A CHRISTMAS CAROL 

By Charles Dickens

Adapted for the stage by Beth Knox

All new production - A dramatic Play with traditional Christmas carols

Directed by Joshua Erichsen

Additional Staging and Direction by Matthew Heppe

Music Direction by Steve Parsons

Production Stage Manager: Breanna Morton

We’re celebrating 40 years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with an all new spectacular production!  Charles Dickens and his glorious ghost tale of Christmas will come to life with an exciting and reimagined script written for the Guild stage! Enjoy new lavish sets and costumes and beautiful arrangements of traditional carols.

Auditions: Thursday, October 14th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, October 16th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, October 17th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Principal Callbacks: Monday October 18th beginning at 7:00 PM

Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 24th

Rehearsals will run Sundays - Thursdays 6:30-10:00 PM

Performance dates are December 3rd – 19th   

Fridays @ 7:30 PM, Saturdays @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM

COVID-19 Protocol: 

All those entering the building will be required to wear a mask at all times.  Those who are auditioning will only be permitted to remove their mask during their audition.  Those persons over 12 years of age who are eligible for the COVID vaccine, will need to show proof of full vaccination, or provide negative COVID-19 test results, in order to be considered for casting.

NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES

Please prepare an engaging 1-2 minute monologue as well as one verse of a traditional Christmas carol, examples: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night.  

Please do not prepare a contemporary Christmas song, examples:  Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, etc. 

 

Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key.  An accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a current photo or provide a Headshot/Resume, if available.  

Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE.

Some roles may be doubled up, some roles are a paid opportunity. For a more detailed breakdown of roles, please visit our website at https://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition. 

If you have any questions, please contact: Breanna Morton, Production Manager, breannalmorton@gmail.com

The Players Guild Theatre is located at 1001 Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702. 

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