THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR… A Christmas Carol In prose, being a ghost story for Christmas A Play Adapted by August Scarpelli Based on the Novel by Charles Dickens Charles Dickens’ Immortal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the spirits that review his past and foretell his future. Directed by: Maria Maggard Audition Dates: Thursday October 10th, 2024 - 630pm-10pm Saturday October 12th, 2024 - 12pm-4pm Audition Location: The Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286 Callbacks: AS NEEDED Monday October 14th, 2024 - 630pm-10pm Performances: 12/12/24 -12/22/24 (Thursdays,Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm) Rehearsals: Will begin approximately the week of November 4th, 2024. Rehearsals will typically run Sunday-Thursday based on cast availability. What to prepare: - 1-3 minute monologue or speech that you find might be thematically related. - You may be asked to cold read from the script - Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process. How to sign up: Please reach out to our Artistic Director August Scarpelli at august@thewrp.org if you have ANY questions. We want everyone to feel welcomed and not to stress!!! - You may sign up here ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-51527080-auditions) for a 15-minute audition slot. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. Please note tech week will be December 8th-11th , 2024. - Video submissions are also accepted, they are due by Midnight on Saturday October 12th, 2024. Please contact, August Scarpelli @ august@thewrp.org ahead of time for instructions. No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. We are seeking a diverse, multi-generational cast. Roles available to persons 6 years of age and up. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages (6+), and abilities. The genders/ages outlined below are as indicated by the script; however, they do not have to match the performer's actual identity or age, provided you feel confident in portraying the character. Roles Available: (Most actors will be cast to play multiple roles) Eben: A Narrator Scrooge Jacob Marley Fred: Scrooge’s Nephew Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Past: A spirit Present: A spirit Future: A spirit Additional roles: Two Gentleman, Martha Cratchit, Belinda Cratchit, Peter Cratchit, Little Fan, Young Scrooge, Fezziwig, A Fair Young Lady, Prime Scrooge, Belle, Her Husband, Scrooge’s Niece, Big Chin, No Chin, A Red Faced Gentleman, Mrs. Dibbler, Old Joe, ... & more -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.