A Christmas Carol Audition Announcement

Auditions September 15 - 17

Landmark Community Theatre will be holding auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL on September 15th, 16th, and 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Auditions will be first come first served. Auditions will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on all days. Rob Bongiolatti Sr. will direct the show and stage management by Morgan Griffin. The show dates are December 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 for a total of 8 performances. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. Rehearsals will begin the week of September 29th and continue to be held 3 times a week. Rehearsal days are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Monday, and Thursday evenings. The schedule may change based on cast availability. 

While not a musical, individuals may be required to dance and sing in ensemble numbers. The minimum age to audition is 7 years old. Parents are expected to attend auditions and rehearsals. Families are encouraged to audition for this community production. As production time nears, rehearsal time will increase. Also, in case of inclement weather and canceled rehearsals, please expect to have rescheduled times. Auditioners will be given script sides to read at auditions. Monologue memorization is not required.

LCT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend every audition. To performers with disabilities, you are encouraged to audition. Please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Andrea Bingham, Production Manager, andrea@landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

Plot Summary: A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his miserly ways. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his mean behavior has affected those around him. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being.

Character Breakdown: Minimum age to audition is 7 years old. No prior experience required. 

• Ebenezer Scrooge – (Male presenting. 50’s and up) Main character. Miserly. Uncaring with a love of money and little else. A man fighting with change. 

• Bob Cratchit – (Male presenting. Mid 30’s to 50) Scrooge’s employee. Complete opposite of Scrooge. Family man. Kind-hearted.

• Fred – (Male presenting. Early 20’s) Scrooge’s nephew. Bright and cheery. Undeterred by his uncle’s bad attitude. 

• Jacob Marley – (Male presenting. 50’s and up) Gloomy messenger of doom. Weighed down by the world. 

• Ghost of Christmas Past – (Any gender. Any age) Quietly spoken. Compassionate and pensive. Their purpose is solely to open Scrooge’s eyes to who he once was.

• Ghost of Christmas Present – (Any gender. Any age) Large and full of life. Embodiment of goodwill. Big voice. Open’s Scrooge’s eyes to the joy and love that surrounds him. 

• Ghost of Christmas Future – (Any gender. Any age) Non-speaking dark foreboding character. Shows Scrooge what is to become of him if he continues on his current path. 

• Fan – (Female presenting. Late teens/early 20’s) Scrooge’s beloved sister. Fred’s mother. She shows Scrooge love and compassion in his early life. Fragile. 

• Mrs. Cratchit – (Female presenting. Late 20 to 40) Bob’s wife. Strong woman who will do everything to protect her family. 

• Tiny Tim – (Should appear to be around 7 - 10 years old) Bob Cratchit's son. Very ill. Use a crutch. Brings joy to all who encounter him. Should be small in stature. 

• Mr. Fezziwig – (Male presenting. 50’s and up) Scrooge’s mentor. Jolly, generous, and fun-loving. Big personality. 

• Belle – (Female presenting. Late teens/early 20’s) young Scrooge’s fiancé. Caring and thoughtful. Angelic in demeanor. 

• Ensemble: Mrs. Fezziwig, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Granger, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Murdock, Mrs. Dilber, William Turner, Charlie Campbell, Young scrooge, Fezziwig Daughters, Dick Wilkens, Belle’s kids, Cratchit children, Fred’s wife, and various townspeople.