NEWS RELEASE

Melanie YC Pepe

Artistic Director

Weathervane Playhouse

1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313

For details, visit 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

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 or call us at 330.836.2626