The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby Announces Auditions for Scrooge! Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Directed by Ann Hedger Choreographed by Jennifer Leinweber Ritz Auditions: Monday, September 28, 2015 Children 7-15: beginning at 6:30 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - beginning at 6:30 pm Children 7-15: beginning at 6:00 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only - Sunday, October 4, 2015 1:00 pm Rehearsals: Begin week of October 5. - Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm, Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-9:30/10:00 pm. Tech week rehearsals are mandatory (November 22-25). Rehearsals during Tech Week will run longer. Performance Dates: November 27 thru December 20, 2015 Friday Performances 7:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm Note: - Saturdays, November 28 & December 5 are DOUBLE performances - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - Two Daytime School Performances: Thursdays, December 3 and 10 - 11:00 am - No rehearsal or performance on Thanksgiving. Requirements: Appointment needed - Call 440-951-7500 x103 - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. No pop or rock songs, please. - Bring sheet music in the appropriate key - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. Singing acapella is discouraged. - You may be asked to read from script. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 5. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (November 22-25) and for all performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Casting Information: - All roles are available. Many roles will be doubled. - Need cast of 35-40 - All ages needed for singing and dancing ensemble. Includes featured ensemble roles for adults and children. - Children must be 8 years old at time of audition. - No AEA contracts available for this production. Roles with solos and featured roles include: Ebenezer Scrooge Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Jacob Marley Tom Jenkins Christmas Present Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig Isabel Young Scrooge Young Ebenezer Christmas Past Cratchit Family Hugo Hearty Jocelyn Jollygoode Dick Wilkins Shop Owners Ensemble/Dancers: Street Urchins Street Sellers Town people Phantom dancers Fezziwig party dancers Toys in the toy shop dancers The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org>