A Christmas Carol Auditions
September 29 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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PM&L Theatre and director Casey Audrain are seeking a diverse group of actors to audition for our production of A Christmas Carol.
Auditioners are requested to complete their online audition form and reserve an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 29, from 4 – 8 pm, and Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6 – 9 pm at PM&L Theatre, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch, IL. Callbacks, if needed, will by invitation only, and will be held on Wednesday, October 1 at 7 pm. Callbacks will be communicated via text message, so please provide a phone number on your audition form that can receive texts. Each auditioner will audition solo.
Notes for Auditioners
- Please come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue, you may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
- No accents, please.
- List any special talents you have and would be willing to do on stage, ie do you play a musical instrument? Are you a magician? Do you sing or dance?
- Please note if you are auditioning for one part only.
- List any/all conflicts that might prevent you from attending a rehearsal and/or performance. This is IMPORTANT!
A Christmas Carol will open Friday, December 6, 2024 and will run for 3 weekends until Sunday, December 22, 2024.
About the Show
A Christmas Carol is the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and everything it represents. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, who guide him through his life, revealing the consequences of his actions. Through these encounters, Scrooge learns the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the holiday spirit.
Cast of Characters
Audition Roles for A Christmas Carol
- Narrator: Guides the audience through the story, providing key insights and transitions.
- Scrooge: The lead character, a miserly, cold-hearted man who undergoes a dramatic transformation.
- Fred: Scrooge’s cheerful and optimistic nephew, who believes in the goodness of Christmas.
- Marley: Scrooge’s deceased business partner who returns as a ghost to warn Scrooge of his fate.
- Ghost of Christmas Past: A spirit who reveals Scrooge’s past, showing him moments that shaped his life.
- Ghost of Christmas Present: A lively ghost who shows Scrooge how Christmas is celebrated in the present.
- Ghost of Christmas Future: A silent, eerie spirit who reveals what lies ahead for Scrooge if he doesn’t change his ways.
- Mr. Cratchit: A kind, hardworking man, head of the Cratchit family, and Scrooge’s loyal clerk.
- Mrs. Cratchit: The warm, loving wife of Mr. Cratchit, devoted to her family.
- Tiny Tim: The Cratchits’ young son, frail but full of hope and positivity.
- Chairwoman: A worker in Scrooge’s household who represents the working class of Victorian London.
- Laundress: Another worker who helps with household duties, often seen in the scenes after Scrooge’s supposed death.
- Undertaker: A character involved in the grim business of preparing for the dead, appearing in the future vision.
- Old Joe: A shady character who buys goods from Scrooge’s servants in the future vision.
- Mr. Fezziwig: Scrooge’s joyful and generous former employer, who embodies the spirit of Christmas.
- Mrs. Fezziwig: The lively and kind-hearted wife of Mr. Fezziwig, often seen hosting festive parties.
- Cratchit Children: The other children of Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit, each representing the warmth and love of their family.
- Businessmen: Various men in the story who comment on Scrooge’s reputation and future.
- Party Guests: Friends and family who attend the joyful celebrations of Christmas throughout the story.
Questions?
Contact the director, Casey Audrain via email.
