[NEohioPAL] PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY AT SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

[Christine Madden]

*Auditions for “The Christmas Carol Rag”*

*at Solon Center for the Arts *

*August 21 and 22, 2011*



Solon Center for the Arts will be holding open auditions for “The Christmas
Carol Rag” by Normal Allen. This production, a delightful musical
re-imagination of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, will be performed
on December 9, 10 and 11, 2011.



The production will be directed by Cleveland actor, director and Solon
resident George Roth.



*AUDITION APPOINTMENTS:*

Sunday, August 21 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Monday, August 22 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

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*CALLBACKS:*

Wednesday, August 24 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)



Both preliminary auditions and callbacks will be held at Solon Center for
the Arts located at 6351 SOM Center Road, Solon, OH 44139.

Auditions by appointmet only. Appointments may be made by calling SCA (440)
337-1400.

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*AUDITION PREPARATION*
Those auditioning should prepare a memorized one-minute theater song and a
memorized one-minute contemporary monologue.  Performers are also expected
to bring sheet music in the appropriate key (an audition accompanist will be
provided by SCA) a headshot, a resume and be prepared to inform SCA of any
rehearsal conflicts. As you make your song choice, please keep in mind that
the score of “The Christmas Carol Rag” incorporates popular songs of the
early 19th century.



*ABOUT THE PLAY*

“The Christmas Carol Rag” is set in the early years of the 20th century in a
time of ragtime and sweatshops. Ebenezer Scrooge is gone, replaced by Evelyn
Scrooge, who runs her sweatshop with an iron fist.  She finds redemption
after being visited by a Yiddish-spouting Ghost of Christmas Past and a
gospel-wailing Ghost of Christmas Present. The score, which includes work by
Victor Herbert and George M. Cohan, brings the age old Christmas story to
life with rousing production numbers set to familiar songs from "Hello, My
Baby" to "The Streets of New York." Wildly funny and deeply moving, “The
Christmas Carol Rag” brings a new twist to an old chestnut.



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*ROLES AVAILABLE*

The director is looking to cast a diverse and versatile cast of nine, with
many actors doubling roles.  The ages listed below will used as a broad
guideline, not as a limiting definition.



Nine actors will be cast:



Actor 1         Evelyn Scrooge                   50s, a hardened business
woman

Actor 2         Fred                                    20's, Scrooge's
nephew, a struggling actor

                     Tim Fezziwig                       20's, Fezziwig's
son, in love with Miss Scrooge

Actor 3         Agnes                                  20's, a Jewish
immigrant in Scrooge's sweatshop

                     Christmas Past                    Ageless, a
Yiddish-spouting spirit

                     Edie                                     20's, a
struggling playwright

Actor 4         Ruthie                                 20's, an immigrant
worker is Scrooge's sweatshop

                     Christmas Present              Ageless, a
Gospel-singing, joyous spirit

Actor 5         Anne Cratchit                     28, a hard-working and
practical woman

                     Miss Evelyn Scrooge           20's, Young Scrooge,
still innocent

Actor 6         Bob Cratchit                       30s, a foreman in
Scrooge's sweatshop

Actor 7         Sylvia                                  20s, Fred's beloved,
a struggling actress

Actor 8         Janet Marley                      60's, Scrooge's deceased
business partner

                     Gladys                                 60's, former
grande-dame of the theatre

Actor 9         Mr. Fezziwig                       50s, a jubilant mentor to
young Miss Scrooge

                     Bobby                                  50's, a
struggling actor


*REHEARSALS*

Rehearsals will begin the week of November 7th.  The cast will rehearse on
weeknights and weekends.  Select music rehearsals may be scheduled in the
week prior to the official start of rehearsals.



*COMPENSATION*

Actors will receive a stipend for their participation in this production.
Individuals must be 16 years or older to audition.

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*PRODUCTION DATES*
Friday, December 9 (7:30 pm)

Saturday, December 10 (7:30 pm)
Sunday, December 11 (3:00 pm)
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