The Grove Theatre announces open auditions for its upcoming production of A Christmas Carol.
This is the classic tale of miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his miraculous transformation brought about by ghostly visitations on Christmas Eve. Performed with highly stylized theatricality, this production breathes new life into the well-known tale. Producer-Sherry Kinison. Director-Gregory Cohen.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. All ethnicities welcome.
Open call SUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH 1 – 4 PM
CALLBACKS: MONDAY OCTOBER 7TH, 7 – 9 PM
REHEARSALS - Begin October 12th @ 12pm and run the months OF OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, (no rehearsals during Halloween or Thanksgiving Holidays)
PERFORMANCES:
DECEMBER
6 - 7:29 PM OPENING NIGHT
7 - 7:29 PM
8 - 2:00 PM
13 - 7:29 PM
14 - 7:29 PM
15 - 2:00 PM
20 - 7:29 PM
21 - 2:00 PM
21 - 7:29 PM CLOSING NIGHT
This is a non-equity production looking for the following characters:
SCROOGE (M 50s-70s) Mean old miser
BOB CRATCHIT (M 20s-40s) Scrooge’s mild-mannered clerk
FRED HOLLOWELL (M 20s-30s) Scrooge’s kind and loving nephew
JACOB MARLEY (M 40s-70s) Scrooge’s partner, now a ghost
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (M or F teens to 20s) Elfin-like spirit
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (M or F 30s-50s) Powerful Father/Mother Christmas type spirit
PLAYER #1 (M 30s-50s) to play Jeeves, Fezziwig, Broker #1, and Old Joe
PLAYER #2 (M 20s-30s) to play Howell, Young Scrooge, Broker #2, Mr. Tackleton the undertaker, and Thomas
PLAYER #3 (M 8-13) to play Tiny Tim and Ebenezer as a boy
PLAYER #4 (F 10-15) to play Fan, Belinda Cratchit, Boy
PLAYER #5 (F 16-early 20s) to play Belle, Martha Cratchit, Janet Hollowell, Mrs. Dilber, and Caroline
PLAYER #6 (F 30s-60s) to play Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs Cratchit, Mrs. Oliver, and Poulterer
CAROLERS (M & F) - 4 classic Dickensian Carolers to sing throughout production and in a concert following the play
All cast members MUST be able to do a believable British accent.
All “Players” must be able to do believable varying characters.
Audition Requirements
Bring headshot and resume.
Cold readings from the script
Carolers prepare a classic Christmas Carol to be sung acapella.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
The Grove Theatre
276 E. Ninth Street
Upland, CA 91786
PHONE: (909) 920-4343