<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><strong>Auditions for “The Christmas Carol Rag”<br>at Solon Center for the Arts <br>October 9 and 10, 2011<br></strong> <br>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. <br>
<br>The production will be directed by Cleveland actor, director and Solon resident George Roth. <br> <br>AUDITION APPOINTMENTS:<br>Sunday, October 9 (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)<br>Monday, October 10 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)<br> <br>
CALLBACKS:<br>Wednesday, October 11 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)<br> <br>Both preliminary auditions and callbacks will be held at Solon Center for the Arts located at 6351 SOM Center Road, Solon, OH 44139.</p>
<p>Auditions by appointmet only. Appointments may be made by calling SCA (440) 337-1400. <br> <br>AUDITION PREPARATION<br>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. <br>
<br>ABOUT THE PLAY<br>“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.<br>
<br> <br>ROLES AVAILABLE<br>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.<br> <br>
Nine actors will be cast:<br> <br>Actor 1 Evelyn Scrooge 50s, a hardened business woman<br>Actor 2 Fred 20's, Scrooge's nephew, a struggling actor<br>
Tim Fezziwig 20's, Fezziwig's son, in love with Miss Scrooge<br>Actor 3 Agnes 20's, a Jewish immigrant in Scrooge's sweatshop <br>
Christmas Past Ageless, a Yiddish-spouting spirit<br> Edie 20's, a struggling playwright<br>Actor 4 Ruthie 20's, an immigrant worker is Scrooge's sweatshop<br>
Christmas Present Ageless, a Gospel-singing, joyous spirit<br>Actor 5 Anne Cratchit 28, a hard-working and practical woman <br> Miss Evelyn Scrooge 20's, Young Scrooge, still innocent<br>
Actor 6 Bob Cratchit 30s, a foreman in Scrooge's sweatshop<br>Actor 7 Sylvia 20s, Fred's beloved, a struggling actress<br>Actor 8 Janet Marley 60's, Scrooge's deceased business partner<br>
Gladys 60's, former grande-dame of the theatre<br>Actor 9 Mr. Fezziwig 50s, a jubilant mentor to young Miss Scrooge<br> Bobby 50's, a struggling actor </p>
<div>REHEARSALS</div>
<div>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.<br> <br>COMPENSATION</div>
<div>Actors will receive a stipend for their participation in this production. Individuals must be 16 years or older to audition.<br> <br>PRODUCTION DATES<br>Friday, December 9 (7:30 pm)<br>Saturday, December 10 (7:30 pm)<br>
Sunday, December 11 (3:00 pm)</div>