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