A Note from the Director: I know there are many versions of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol out there. This is my favorite. It is actually the radio version from the 1930s starring Lionel Barrymore. Since it is in radio script form, I intend to stage this as a modified Readers' Theater. That means the actors will be seated and they will have their scripts in front of them. Therefore:
• The script will not have to be memorized
• Costuming will be suggestive
• No sets, just lighting
• No blocking or movement, just characters moving up
to the microphone(s)
It's a drama, it's a morality play, it's a comedy, it's a love story, it's a period play, it's a play with some songs added.
At auditions, I need to hear you sing. Come prepared to sing your favorite Christmas carol or holiday song. It's a big show. I need to cast the following roles:
1. Narrator
2. Ebenezer Scrooge (you know him)
3. Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s former business partner (scary ghost)
4. Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's unfortunate clerk
5. Fred Scrooge, Scrooge's nephew (25-35)
6. Two kind-hearted fundraisers
7. Young Scrooge (8-12 years old)
8. Dick Wilkins, Scrooge's young pal (12-15 years old)
9. Teenage Scrooge (12-15 years old)
10. Mr. Fezziwig (older character actor; jolly and generous)
11. Mrs. Fezziwig (female counterpart to Mr. Fezziwig)
12. Belle, the love of Scrooge's life (20s, w/beautiful singing voice)
13. Belle's husband, the Lucky Man (20s)
14. Young Man Scrooge (20s)
15. Mrs. Cratchit (30-40)
16. Martha, eldest Cratchit daughter (15-20)
17. Tiny Tim and the other 3 Little Cratchits (ages 6-13)
18. The Ghost of Christmas Past (20 or younger, actor or actress)
19. The Ghost of Christmas Present (imposing and larger than life)
20. The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (mute, mysterious)
21. Pawnbroker, villain (evil)
22. Undertaker (evil, spooky)
23. Charwoman (evil, greedy)
24. Laundress (evil, greedy)
This is an inter-generational cast ages 6 to 60+. Several of you will play more than one role. Costumes will be suggestive. We work off centrally placed microphones.

Auditions will be Sunday, October 16 – 6pm until done and Monday, October 17 – 6pm until done. Come share your Christmas Spirit! ~Gregory Patterson

A Note from the Director: I know there are many versions of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol out there. This is my favorite. It is actually the radio version from the 1930s starring Lionel Barrymore. Since it is in radio script form, I intend to stage this as a modified Readers' Theater. That means the actors will be seated and they will have their scripts in front of them. Therefore:
• The script will not have to be memorized
• Costuming will be suggestive
• No sets, just lighting
• No blocking or movement, just characters moving up
to the microphone(s)
It's a drama, it's a morality play, it's a comedy, it's a love story, it's a period play, it's a play with some songs added.
At auditions, I need to hear you sing. Come prepared to sing your favorite Christmas carol or holiday song. It's a big show. I need to cast the following roles:
1. Narrator
2. Ebenezer Scrooge (you know him)
3. Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s former business partner (scary ghost)
4. Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's unfortunate clerk
5. Fred Scrooge, Scrooge's nephew (25-35)
6. Two kind-hearted fundraisers
7. Young Scrooge (8-12 years old)
8. Dick Wilkins, Scrooge's young pal (12-15 years old)
9. Teenage Scrooge (12-15 years old)
10. Mr. Fezziwig (older character actor; jolly and generous)
11. Mrs. Fezziwig (female counterpart to Mr. Fezziwig)
12. Belle, the love of Scrooge's life (20s, w/beautiful singing voice)
13. Belle's husband, the Lucky Man (20s)
14. Young Man Scrooge (20s)
15. Mrs. Cratchit (30-40)
16. Martha, eldest Cratchit daughter (15-20)
17. Tiny Tim and the other 3 Little Cratchits (ages 6-13)
18. The Ghost of Christmas Past (20 or younger, actor or actress)
19. The Ghost of Christmas Present (imposing and larger than life)
20. The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (mute, mysterious)
21. Pawnbroker, villain (evil)
22. Undertaker (evil, spooky)
23. Charwoman (evil, greedy)
24. Laundress (evil, greedy)
This is an inter-generational cast ages 6 to 60+. Several of you will play more than one role. Costumes will be suggestive. We work off centrally placed microphones.

Auditions will be Sunday, October 16 – 6pm until done and Monday, October 17 – 6pm until done. Come share your Christmas Spirit! ~Gregory Patterson

Performance dates: October 28, 29, 30

Auditions will consist of 2-3 cold readings per person from the Clue script.  

Cold readings may be short monologues or scenes between 2-3 characters. 

You do not need to bring a resume or prepared material. You will need to fill out an audition sheet with your contact info, past experience, scheduling conflicts in Sept-Oct, and whether you are available to work crew if not cast.

Cast of Characters

WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.

YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.

MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.

MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.

MRS. WHITE, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.

COLONEL MUSTARD, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.

PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.

MR. GREEN, a timid yet officious rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.

MR. BODDY, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead.)

THE COOK, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)

SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)

THE MOTORIST, a professional driver. (Alive and Dead.)

THE UNEXPECTED COP, a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)

CHIEF OF POLICE, a cop who helps to save the day.

Performance dates: Oct 28, 29, 30

Auditions will consist of 2-3 cold readings per person from the Clue script.  

Cold readings may be short monologues or scenes between 2-3 characters. 

You do not need to bring a resume or prepared material. You will need to fill out an audition sheet with your contact info, past experience, scheduling conflicts in Sept-Oct, and whether you are available to work crew if not cast.

Cast of Characters

WADSWORTH, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.

YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.

MISS SCARLET, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.

MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.

MRS. WHITE, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.

COLONEL MUSTARD, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.

PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.

MR. GREEN, a timid yet officious rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.

MR. BODDY, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead.)

THE COOK, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)

SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)

THE MOTORIST, a professional driver. (Alive and Dead.)

THE UNEXPECTED COP, a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)

CHIEF OF POLICE, a cop who helps to save the day.

Performance dates: October 28, 29, 30

Details and signup can be found HERE

Details and signup can be found HERE

Arena Fair Theatre is excited to announce auditions for “All Together Now!”, a musical celebration of theatre show-stoppers from broadway hits such as Les Miserables, Newsies, Into the Woods, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray and many more.    We are looking for 10-15 individuals to each learn a solo selection and perform in a couple group numbers.    Auditions will be October 10-11 from 6pm-8pm at Zion UCC, 51 W. Central Ave in Delaware, OH.   Performances are the weekend of November 12-14, 2021.  Please bring a song you’ve prepared, including your track accompaniment or sheet music for the pianist.         Any questions can be directed to Arena Fair Theatre on Facebook.

Arena Fair Theatre is excited to announce auditions for “All Together Now!”, a musical celebration of theatre show-stoppers from broadway hits such as Les Miserables, Newsies, Into the Woods, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray and many more.    We are looking for 10-15 individuals to each learn a solo selection and perform in a couple group numbers.    Auditions will be October 10-11 from 6pm-8pm at Zion UCC, 51 W. Central Ave in Delaware, OH.   Performances are the weekend of November 12-14, 2021.  Please bring a song you’ve prepared, including your track accompaniment or sheet music for the pianist.         Any questions can be directed to Arena Fair Theatre on Facebook.