A Christmas Carol
by Playhouse San Antonio
Aug. 22 (2015)
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Adapted and Directed by Tony Ciaravino & Tim Hedgepeth
From a reading in July:
Auditions Saturday, August 22, 2015
Appointments available beginning at 12:00 pm
Russell Hill Rogers Theater
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to appointment to check in
Prepared Material Required
Children: Short contemporary monologue (up to 1 minute in length) comedic or dramatic, with a standard British accent
Please be prepared to show versatility or improvisational skills with the monologue style upon director request.
Please be prepared to show versatility or improvisational skills with the monologue style upon director request.
Adults: One-minute contemporary monologue, comedic or dramatic, with a standard British accent
Please be prepared to show versatility or improvisational skills with the monologue style upon director request.
For the roles of the Citizens: In addition to the one-minute monologue please also prepare a traditional Christmas carol (up to 1 minute in length). Accompanist will be provided.
Actors who play instruments are strongly encouraged to audition. Please indicate on audition form what instruments you play, and please be prepared to bring said instrument to callbacks upon request.
Callbacks
BY INVITATION ONLY
Saturday, August 29, 2015
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Russell Hill Rogers Theater
Performances
Russell Hill Rogers Theater
December 3 – December 21, 2015
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Final Monday at 8:00 pm
Characters
The role of Ebenezer Scrooge has already been cast. Additionally, the roles of Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Dilber, Martha Crachit, Belinda Crachit, the Young Wife, and Little Fan have been cast.
Available youth roles include: Tim Crachit, Peter Crachit, and other ensemble roles
Available youth roles include: Tim Crachit, Peter Crachit, and other ensemble roles
Available adult roles include: Bob Crachit, Mrs. Crachit, Fred, Mr. Fezziwig, Young Scrooge, Belle, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, and a variety of other ensemble roles
Additionally, we are seeking 4 adults (2m/2f) to portray the Citizens, who serve as the narrators of the play as well as a singing quartet. Actors who can play musical instruments are of particular interest for these as well as other roles.
All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
The Production
Join us for a brand new retelling of Dickens' classic story of redemption as local artists Tony Ciaravino and Tim Hedgepeth bring a bold voice to the tale of Mr. Scrooge and his lessons in life and the spirit of love.
