[NEohioPAL] ANNOUNCING EXTENDED AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR "THE CHRISTMAS CAROL RAG" AT SCA

[Christine Madden]

*Auditions for “The Christmas Carol Rag”
at Solon Center for the Arts
October 9 and 10, 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, October 9 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Monday, October 10 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

CALLBACKS:
Wednesday, October 11 (7:00 pm - 10:00 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.

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.


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.

PRODUCTION DATES
Friday, December 9 (7:30 pm)
Saturday, December 10 (7:30 pm)
Sunday, December 11 (3:00 pm)
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