Red Brick Theatre Auditions: A Christmas Carol

The Red Brick Theatre will be holding auditions for A Christmas Carol at the Delphi Opera House on Sunday, September 8th, 3-6pm and Monday, September 9th, 6:30-9pm. Callbacks if needed will be held on Tuesday, September 10th from 6:30-8:30pm.

Directors Kerry and Lee Ann Arnold are looking to cast 10-14 adults and 5-8 children/teens (ages 8 and up). This will be an ensemble cast and you may play more than one character in the play. The script includes a few Christmas carols and some dancing. You do not need to be an amazing singer or dancer to be in this play. This is not the musical version.

Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and possibly do a little movement. They can prepare a proper English or cockney accent for auditions, but it is not required.

The first read-through will be Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30pm. Full rehearsals starting Monday, September 23rd and running through October and beginning of November. We have taken fall breaks into consideration when making the schedule. Rehearsals will be 3-4 days a week, but you won’t be called every night. Performance dates are Friday, November 15th, Saturday, November 16th at 7pm and Sunday, November 17th at 2pm. Please bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts with you to auditions.

We look forward to seeing you at auditions. If you have any questions, you can email Lee Ann at arnold_leeann@yahoo.com or text 765-430-3420.A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

A Christmas Carol Character List

Principal Characters - (note: ages given are suggested ages of characters, not actors, and are flexible in many cases)

Charles Dickens - male, mid-3Os+ - Author, narrates the story.

Ebenezer Scrooge - male, 50+ - a miserly, miserable, businessman who hates Christmas, and most people.

Bob Cratchit - male, 30s - 40s - Scrooge's long-suffering clerk, a kind and gentle man, devoted to his family, especially his son, Tiny Tim.

Fred - male, 20s - 30s - Scrooge's nephew, good natured, jovial, takes Scrooge's insults and rejection with good humor and patience.

Fred’s wife - female, 20s - 30s – Confident, modern woman.

Dee and Dum – male or female, 20+ - Charity collectors. Finish each other’s sentences and have their sales pitch down to a science.

Marley - male, 40+ - a ghost - Scrooge's deceased business partner.

Ghost of Christmas Past - male or female, 20+ - a ghost - a gentle and wise spirit who shows Scrooge scenes from his past.

Boy Ebenezer – male, 12+ - Ebenezer at boarding school.

Fan – female, 10+ - Ebenezer’s younger sister.

Fezziwig - male, 40+ - Scrooge's past employer - a fun-loving, gregarious man with a tremendous sense of humor.

Young Ebenezer - male, 16+ - Scrooge's younger self before he became cynical and mean.

Belle - female, 16+ - Younger Scrooge's caring, sympathetic fiancée.

Ghost of Christmas Present - male or female, 20s+ - a ghost - the embodiment of Father Christmas - merry, jovial, spreading cheer throughout the world.

Tiny Tim - male, 8 - 10 - Bob Cratchit’s sickly child. Despite his physical challenges, still believes in everything around him.

Mrs. Cratchit – female 30’s – 40’s – Bob Cratchit’s supporting wife and loving mother to their large brood.

Martha – female, 17+ - oldest Cratchit child.

Belinda – female, 12+ - younger Cratchit daughter.

Peter – male, 14+ - Cratchit oldest son.

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - male or female, any age - a ghost - a shrouded figure of doom, who shows Scrooge his frightening future - no dialogue, but a powerful presence in the story.

NOTE: There are many other characters, each important in their way to telling this timeless story. Actors may be cast in more than one role, providing the opportunity to create multiple characters.

Directed by: Kerry & Lee Ann Arnold

Red Brick Theatre is a partnership of the Delphi Public Library & Delphi Opera House.

Tickets starting at: TBA

Purchase at: DelphiOperaHouse.org or call 765-564-4300