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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family: ">Canton Players Guild Theatre</span>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">AUDITIONS FOR “A Christmas Carol: A New Musical”</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Canton Players Guild Theatre</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The magic returns! The Canton Players Guild Theatre welcomes the exciting return of “A Christmas Carol: A New Musical” - The original musical adaptation from creators Steve Parsons and John Popa. This lively musical tells the ghostly story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the emotional journey towards his redemption, told through soul stirring melodies and a soaring score. We are now casting for Canton's most beloved holiday tradition. Be a part of the magic this holiday season.</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Artistic Director: Josh Erichsen</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Director / Choreographer: Michael Lawrence Akers</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Musical Director: Steve Parsons</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Production Stage Manager: Megan Slabach</span><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Performanc</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">es:<br>
December 4th - Sunday December 20th (3 weekends including school matinees)<br>
Fridays at 8:00pm<br>
Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00pm<br>
Sundays at 2:00pm<br>
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Rehearsals begin Sunday October 25th (6 week rehearsal period)<br>
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Audition info:<br>
Monday, October 19th - 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 pm<br>
Tuesday, October 20th - 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 pm<br>
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Callbacks: Wednesday, October 21st. <br>
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Please prepare 32bars of a musical theatre song that best shows off your range & abilities. Please bring music in the correct key. Accompanist will be provided.<br>
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You can now sign up for your audition slot online! Just visit:<br>
<a href="http://playersguildtheatre.com/_modules/form.php?id=19" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://playersguildtheatre.<wbr>com/_modules/form.php?id=19</a><br>
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Walk-ins are permitted and will be accommodated for the first available time slot.<br>
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* Please bring resume and current headshot if available.<br>
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IMPORTANT: ALL conflicts MUST be written on your audition application.<br>
***NO*** tech week or performance conflicts permitted.<br>
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ROLES AVAILABLE:<br>
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The role of Ebeneezer Scrooge has been cast. All other roles are available.<br>
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Bob Cratchit Male, 30s-50s; A hardworking clerk in Scrooge's employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son Tiny Tim. Cratchit maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge's mean-spiritedness.<br>
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Fred Male, 20s-40s; Warm and passionate, Scrooge's nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still has a compassionate heart towards his aging uncle. <br>
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Elizabeth Female, late teens-30s; Lovely, The wife of Scrooge's nephew Fred. Tired of having "Uncle Scrooge" over for Christmas dinner each year.<br>
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Young Ebenezer Male, 20s-40s; Saving his money and running from a life of poverty, young Ebenezer is still happy and sociable and deeply in love with Belle. He is still searching for a place to call home, but has found a second family in the Fezziwigs.<br>
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Belle Female, late teens-30s; Young, lovely, and goodhearted. Truly in love with young Ebenezer. Happy with the simple things in life - friends, family, and the joy that comes from loving someone and being loved in return.<br>
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Tiny Tim Male, 6-11yrs old; The young son of Bob Cratchit. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope. More than anyone, Tiny Tim embodies the Christmas Spirit.<br>
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Ghost of Christmas Past Female or Male, late teens-20s; A young, twinkly, spritely apparition, full of the Christmas spirit.<br>
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Ghost of Christmas Present Male or Female, 20s-50s; A larger than life personality. Strong, convicting, yet sympathetic and warm hearted. Full of the Christmas Spirit.<br>
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Mr Fezziwig Male, 30s-50s; A portly, jolly man. A kind-hearted businessman who helps Young Ebenezer.<br>
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Mrs. Fezziwig Female, 20s-50s; The cheerful wife of Mr. Fezziwig. Happy to reach out and help her fellow man.<br>
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Jacob Marley Male, 30s-60s; Former business partner of Scrooge. Returned from the grave to warn Scrooge of the consequences of living the life of a miser.<br>
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Dick Wilkins/Topper Male, 20s-40s; Energetic and enthusiastic best friend of Young Ebenzer/Fred.<br>
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Mrs. Dilber/Mrs. Cratchit Female, 20s-40s<br>
Collecting Men Male, 20s-60s<br>
Bessie Fezziwig Female, teens-20s<br>
Martha Cratchit Female, Teens-20s<br>
Fan Female, 6-12 yrs old<br>
Boy Scrooge Male, 6-12 yrs old<br>
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Cratchit children, Match Girl, <br>
Turkey Boy, Ignorance & Want Boys and Girls of all ages<br>
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Old Joe, Molly, Cora, Clara, <br>
Townspeople, Carolers, Rogues, <br>
Party Guests Males & Females; late teens – 50s</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%"><span class="textexposedshow"></span></span>
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