Book By Charles Dickens
Director: Jason Kriner and Brink Miller
Music Director: Jason Kriner
From December 9 to December 18, 2022

AUDITION NOTICE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2022)

AUDITIONS: A Christmas Carol. Story by Charles Dickens. Theatrical adaptation by Brink Miller

Audition Dates:
Saturday October 8th from 10 AM - 12 PM
Sunday October 9th from 2 PM to 4 PM

Where: Williamsburg Players, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Directed by: Jason Kriner and Brink Miller

Performances:
WEEK ONE:
Fri. Dec. 9, 2022 - 8 PM
Sat. Dec. 10, 2022 - 2 PM
Sat. Dec. 10, 2022 - 8 PM
Sun. Dec. 11, 2022 - 2 PM
WEEK TWO:
Thur. Dec. 15, 2022 - 8 PM
Fri. Dec. 16, 2022 - 8 PM
Sat. Dec. 17, 2022 - 2 PM
Sat. Dec. 17, 2022 - 8 PM
Sun. Dec. 18, 2022 - 2 PM

ABOUT THE SHOW: A Christmas Carol is the classic Charles Dickens Christmas ghost story of the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future leading to his subsequent redemption. This unique adaptation is true to the Dickens story in content and language. This heart-warming story will have the theatre goers leaving the theatre full of the Christmas Spirit and ready for their own Christmas celebrations.

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be scheduled during the fall, based on the availability of the players, generally at an off-site location, 3 days per week, until November 8th when the rehearsals will be on the main stage until opening.

ACTORS
Scrooge
Actor #1: Boy, Young Ebenezer, Dick Wilkins, Tiny Tim, Poulterer's Boy
Actor #2: Bob Cratchit, Marley's Ghost
Actor #3: Fred, Undertaker's Man
Actor #4: Gentlewoman #1, Mrs. Fezziwig, Belle, Martha, (Laundress)
Actor #5: Gentlewoman #2, Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, (Charwoman)
Actor #6: Christmas Present, Old Joe
Actor #7: Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Actor #8: Peter, Street Person

Quartet: SATB (Must be able to sing 4-part harmony)
#1 (Soprano): Alice, Older Belle, (Laundress)
#2 (Alto): Mrs. Shelley, Mimsi, (Charwoman)
#3 (Tenor): Mr. Shelley, Topper, Belle's Husband, Solicitor #1
#4 (Bass): Simon, Fezziwig, Solicitor #2
(The quartet is flexible…could be a sextet)


Two small children, a boy and a girl: (Ages 5-8) Must have a parent willing attend rehearsals and performances.
Child #1: (Boy) Ignorance, Shelley Son, Belle's Son
Child #2: (Girl) Want, Shelley Daughter, Belle's Daughter

Roles as detailed above may be adjusted depending on casting.

We will audition using cold readings from the script. Auditioners should come prepared to sing one verse of a traditional Christmas Carol. Bring sheet music or provide other accompaniment. Pianist will be provided. Examples of traditional Christmas Carols: Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, Silent Night, Joy to the World, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Here We Come A-wassailing, and O Holy Night


Players must be available for all performances. Performances are December 8-11 and 15-18. Rehearsals will begin October 17th.