| Show | A Christmas Carol |
| Company | Hardscrabble Theater |
| Notes | Please note: This production will have a short, fast-paced rehearsal process. We are seeking dedicated performers who are prepared to work efficiently, arrive at rehearsals prepared, and commit to a condensed production schedule. |
| Instructions | Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a traditional Christmas song and bring your instrumental accompaniment track. Acting sides are provided at signup. No advance preparation of sides is necessary. Performers should be comfortable with singing traditional Christmas carols in harmony, light choreography, and portraying multiple characters. Sign up for an audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44ACAD22A6FAC34-66607250-achristmas |
| Rehearsal Dates | starting end of October, please not tech week conflicts. |
| Performance Dates | Saturday, December 5th at 8pm and Sunday, December 6th at 3pm |
| Submissions | Please submit virtual auditions to hardscrabblemarketing@gmail.com with the subject "Christmas Carol Auditions: Your Name". Submissions due by Wednesday, 10/21. |
| Show Info | Ebenezer Scrooge has no time for Christmas cheer, holiday traditions, or anyone foolish enough to wish him a Merry Christmas! But when a visit from his long-departed business partner sets the stage for a most unexpected Christmas Eve, Scrooge finds himself swept away on a journey through his past, present, and future. With the help of three unforgettable spirits, Scrooge must confront the choices that shaped his life and discover whether even the coldest heart can be warmed by the magic of Christmas. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | St. Thomas Episcopal Church 298 Conklin Street Farmingdale | Oct 19 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Open | St. Thomas Episcopal Church 298 Conklin Street Farmingdale | Oct 21 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | ACTOR 1 — EBENEZER SCROOGE | M | 50-75 | A wealthy, bitter businessman who has shut himself off from the world. Sharp-witted, stubborn, and often unintentionally funny, Scrooge must undergo an extraordinary emotional transformation. Seeking a commanding actor with strong comedic timing, emotional depth, and the ability to carry the production. Moderate Singing | ACTOR 2 — BOB CRATCHIT | M | 30-50 | Scrooge's hardworking and devoted employee. A loving father and husband who finds joy in his family despite financial hardship. Warm, compassionate, and sincere. Requires strong emotional acting and a natural, likable presence. Moderate/Strong Singing | ACTOR 3 — GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST / MRS. FRED | M/F | 18+ | A versatile performer portraying two contrasting characters. Christmas Past is mysterious, gentle, and quietly authoritative, guiding Scrooge through memories of his youth. Mrs. Fred is spirited, warm, and outspoken, bringing energy and humor to the Christmas celebration. Moderate Singing | ACTOR 4 — GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT / OLD JOE | M/F | 30-65 | A larger-than-life character track requiring excellent versatility. Christmas Present is joyful, generous, playful, and commanding, with moments of surprising intensity. Old Joe is a shrewd, morally questionable secondhand dealer with dark comedic opportunities. Moderate/Strong Singing | ACTOR 5 — JACOB MARLEY / FEZZIWIG / BUSINESSMAN | M | 40-70 | A dynamic character track requiring three distinct performances. Marley is Scrooge's tormented former business partner, desperate to warn him of his fate. Fezziwig is a boisterous, generous employer who loves Christmas celebrations. The Businessman is cold and indifferent. Strong character acting and comedic versatility are essential. Moderate Singing | ACTOR 6 — FRED / DEBTOR / ENSEMBLE | M | 20-35 | Scrooge's optimistic and good-hearted nephew. Fred is charming, energetic, compassionate, and determined to maintain a relationship with his uncle despite repeated rejection. Seeking a performer with warmth, natural charisma, and strong vocal confidence. Strong Singing Preferred | ACTOR 7 — BELLA / MRS. CRATCHIT | F | 20-50 | A featured dramatic and vocal track. Bella is Scrooge's former love, whose heartbreak reveals the personal cost of his obsession with wealth. Mrs. Cratchit is a devoted mother, fiercely protective of her family. Requires emotional range, vulnerability, warmth, and strong storytelling through song. Strong Singing | ACTOR 8 — YOUNG SCROOGE / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME | M | 18-30 | Young Scrooge is an ambitious young man whose fear of poverty slowly overtakes his capacity for love. Requires emotional vulnerability and strong chemistry with Bella. Christmas Yet to Come is a silent, ominous figure requiring expressive physical storytelling and stage presence. Moderate Singing | ACTOR 9 — MRS. FEZZIWIG / CHARITY COLLECTOR / WOMAN AT JOE'S | F | 30-65 | A versatile character performer with excellent comedic instincts. Mrs. Fezziwig is lively, welcoming, and full of Christmas cheer. The Charity Collector is compassionate and determined. The Woman at Joe's provides an opportunity for darker comedy. Moderate Singing | ACTOR 10 — FAN / MARTHA CRATCHIT / WANT / ENSEMBLE | F | 14-25 | A youthful character track requiring warmth, sincerity, and versatility. Fan is Scrooge's loving younger sister, Martha is a devoted member of the Cratchit family, and Want is a symbolic figure representing poverty and suffering. Featured singing opportunities. Strong Singing Preferred | ACTOR 11 — TINY TIM / CHRISTMAS MORNING BOY / ENSEMBLE | M/F | 8-14 | Tiny Tim is Bob Cratchit's gentle, optimistic son whose kindness and spirit touch everyone around him. The Christmas Morning Boy is energetic, playful, and comedic. Seeking a young performer with natural charm, expressive acting, and confident singing. Strong, Clear Singing | ACTOR 12 — CRATCHIT CHILD / APPRENTICE / IGNORANCE / ENSEMBLE | M/F | 10-18 | An energetic young performer who will portray several characters, including a member of the Cratchit family, an apprentice at Fezziwig's establishment, and the symbolic figure Ignorance. Must be comfortable with ensemble singing, movement, and quick character changes. Moderat Singing |