AUDITIONS for A Christmas Carol by Doris Baizley based on the classic novella by Charles Dickens Directed by Chris Bizub Sunday, October 1 from 7-9PM Monday, October 2 from 7-9PM Call backs (by invitation only): Saturday, October 7 from 12-3PM Auditions will be held at the Geauga Lyric Arts Center 106 Water St Chardon, Oh (Across the street from theater) Audition Information: All roles are open. All ethnicities considered, and the stated age ranges can be somewhat flexible. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script and show off a hidden talent (i.e. Juggling, Dancing, Acrobatics, Singing, etc) Performances: December 1-17 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm Casting Information: STAGEMANAGER (Scrooge) – Male, 30s-60s PROP BOY/GIRL (Tiny Tim,) – Male/Female, 8-12 DIRECTOR (Marley, Christmas Future) – Male/Female, 30s-50s LEADING MAN (Bob Cratchit) – Male, 30s-40s LEADING LADY (Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit) – Female, 20s-30s YOUNG LEADING MAN (Fred) – Male, 20s-early 30s INGENUE (Belle, Mrs. Fred) – Female, 20s-early 30s CHARACTER WOMAN (Charitable Woman, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mother-in-Law, Scavenger 3) – Female, 40s-60s OLD CLOWN (School Master, Mr. Fezziwig, Jake the Fense) – Male 40s-60s CLOWN 1 (Ali Baba, Christmas Present 1, Scavenger 1) – Any age/gender CLOWN 2 (Parrot, Christmas Present 2, Scavenger 2) - Any age/gender CLOWN 3 (Little Caroler, Christmas Present 3) - Any age/gender Synopsis: A company of traveling players are about to enact the Dickens story. The gruff stage manager and prop boy check the show's props, which are shabby and third rate, but the troupe improvises by creating a magical world of make-believe. The acting troupe soon discovers that the actors playing Scrooge and Tiny Tim have abandoned the tour; but the show must go on, and the prop boy eagerly volunteers for the part of Tim while the cynical stage manager must be forcibly drafted to play the old miser. The troupe proceeds to make their way through the tale, creating fog, snow, fire and ghosts through mime, imagination and wonderful visual effects. The rag tag players (including the stage manager and prop boy) quickly become the characters of the story, and we are pulled into the life of Ebenezer Scrooge. The Christmas Spirits work their magic and warm the heart of Scrooge, as well as the old stage manager. This play is an inventive telling of the famous classic that is sure to warm everyone's hearts just in time for Christmas! If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail the director at cmb164@zips.uakron.edu