NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> A Christmas Carol, The Musical November 24 - December 20, 2015 An Emerging Artist Series Production Ages 7- 23. Actors older than 23 may audition for the role of Scrooge. Auditions by appointment. Sunday, September 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 21, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Audition Requirements * 32 bars of a musical theatre song. * Bring sheet music in the correct key to your audition. An accompanist will be provided. * Be prepared to dance. For more information, visit: www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> A CHRISTMAS CAROL* Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens Based on the story by Charles Dickens 1 Act, Book Musical, Rated G Madison Square Garden Version (1994) SYNOPSIS Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. REHEARSALS Rehearsals start on September 27 and take place five days a week, Sundays from 6 pm to 9 pm and Mondays through Thursdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Technical rehearsals run on Sunday, November 15 from noon to 8:00 p.m. and November 16 -19, 22 & 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PERFORMANCES Performances will run from November 24 to December 20, 2015. For more information, visit: www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> or call us at 330.836.2626