A Christmas Carol, the musical
by Harbor Playhouse
Sep. 29 - Sep. 30
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.
A well known tradition in the Coastal Bend area. The Harbor Playhouses' annual production of A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story and is a must see event for the holidays
Originally produced at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden
AUDITION FORM AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, September 29th, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 30th at 6:30 PM
Call Backs if needed Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Time TBD
**Auditioners only need to come to one audition day.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Matt Simpson
Stage Manager: Theresa Loera
Music Director: Alyce Oblad
Choreographer: Amy Selman
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
● Auditions are open to 5 years of age or older.
● All rehearsal conflicts MUST be communicated on the audition form. Rehearsals will dominantly be held Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30, and some weekends but you could be called for any day. ALL conflicts must be listed, including weekends. NO SHOWS or Tech Week rehearsals can be missed. Multiple conflicts brought up after casting can result in dismissal from the cast or recasting. This is at the discretion of the production team.
● Please fill out our online audition form before you arrive or arrive early to scan the QR code and fill it out.
● All auditioners will be asked to sing one of the provided music selections and to participate in a dance audition
● Please BRING: comfortable shoes (dance shoes, if possible), comfortable and presentable clothing, a water bottle and a fun attitude!
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR AUDITIONS
The audition will consist of 2 parts: a vocal audition and a dance audition.
For the vocal audition:
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Adults may choose to sing either “The Lights of Long Ago” or “Abundance and Charity” cuts as their audition piece.
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Teens (ages 13-19) may choose to sing the cuts for “The Lights of Long Ago”, “Abundance and Charity”, or “God Bless Us Everyone” as their audition piece.
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Children (ages 5-12) will sing the cut from “God Bless Us Everyone” as their audition piece.
The Music Director will spend a few moments teaching each of the audition pieces. Auditioners will then sing each piece solo with the track.
For the dance audition:
The Choreographer will teach a short piece of the choreography. Smaller groups will then perform to the piece to the best of their ability. Make sure to wear comfortable closed-toed shoes you can dance in. Barefoot, sandals, crocs, etc. will not be allowed due to the safety of all auditioners.
CASTING INFORMATION:
Scrooge - A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father's advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he's become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit - A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Cratchit - Tiny Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she's got.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim - Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit's youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy.
Gender: male
Age: 7-10
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fred - Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man.
- Gender: male or female
- Vocal range top: G5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge's past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.
- Gender: male or female
- Vocal range top: G5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading.
- Gender: female
- Vocal range top: G5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
Scrooge's former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.
- Gender: male
- Vocal range top: A5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Scrooge's Mother
Young Scrooge
Fan
Emily - Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
- Gender: female
- Vocal range top: A5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig - A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge's first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.
- Gender: male
- Vocal range top: B5
- Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks; etc.
Audition Cuts