| Show | A Christmas Carol - Radio Play |
| Company | Port Washington Play Troupe |
| Notes | Note: PWPT will make every effort to accommodate conflicts; however, the following dates are mandatory: Thursday, October 22 — First Read-Through | Tuesday, December 8 — Tech Rehearsal | Wednesday, December 9 — Second Tech Rehearsal | Thursday, December 10 — Dress Rehearsal | Friday, December 11 at 7:00 PM — Performance | Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 PM — Performance. Casting 10 adults and two young performers (ages 9–13) for male and female roles. |
| Instructions | No preparation is necessary. Actors will read selections from the script at auditions. If available, please bring a headshot and résumé. Auditioners will be asked to provide all scheduling conflicts from late October through the performance dates. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Rehearsals will be in Port Washington and will be generally twice a week in the evening (calls as needed/not all actors required for every rehearsal). Performances are Fri Dec 11 7:00 PM and Sun Dec 13 3:00 PM |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Submissions | Video submissions are welcome; in-person auditions are preferred. Submit a one-minute monologue in the style of A Christmas Carol by October 16. portwashingtonplaytroupe@gmail.com |
| Show Info | Join Port Washington Play Troupe for an intimate, ensemble-driven production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol – Radio Play by Anthony E. Palermo, brought to life in the tradition of classic radio theatre. A select cast of ten adult actors and two young performers will bring Dickens’ timeless characters to life within the framework of a classic radio play, accompanied by live sound effects and live sound mixing. With scripts in hand and no memorization required, performers can focus on character, storytelling, and ensemble work—offering a rewarding theatrical experience with a streamlined rehearsal commitment. No solo singing is required at auditions. The full ensemble will join together in a classic Christmas carol, sung in unison as part of the finale. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | Bach to Rock 1015 Port Washington Blvd Port Washington | Oct 17 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Open | Bach to Rock 1015 Port Washington Blvd Port Washington | Oct 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Ebenezer Scrooge | M | 0+ | Miserly old man (m) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | The Narrator | M/F | 0+ | Effervescent Charles Dickens-type (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Announcer | M/F | 0+ | Radio program announcer (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Marley's Ghost | M/F | 0+ | Spirit of Scrooge's doomed partner (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Second Spirit | M/F | 0+ | Ghost Of Christmas Present- Jovial spirit (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | First Spirit | M/F | 0+ | Ghost Of Christmas Past Old/Young Spirit (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Nephew Fred | M | 0+ | Scrooge's kindly nephew (m) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Belle | F | 0+ | Scrooge's young fiancée (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Bob Cratchit | M | 0+ | Scrooge's meek clerk (m) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Mrs. Cratchit | F | 0+ | Bob's kind/feisty wife (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Poole | M/F | 0+ | First charity-seeker (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Lamb | M/F | 0+ | Second charity seeker (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Mr. Fezziwig | M/F | 0+ | Scrooge's cheerful employer (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Martha Cratchit | F | 0+ | Bob's 15 year-old daughter (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Fan Scrooge | F | 0+ | Scrooge's young sister (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Helen | F | 0+ | Nephew Fred's wife (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Tiny Tim Cratchit | M/F | 0+ | Bob's crippled young son (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Peter Cratchit | M/F | 0+ | Bob's 12 year-old son (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Belinda Cratchit | F | 0+ | Bob's 9 year-old daughter (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Old Joe | M/F | 0+ | Old rag & bottle shop owner (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Charwoman | F | 0+ | Coarse cleaning lady (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Mrs. Dilber | F | 0+ | Lower-class laundress (f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. | Buck | M/F | 0+ | Cockney street urchin (m/f) With the exception of Ebenezer Scrooge, each actor will portray multiple roles, offering performers the opportunity to showcase their versatility within the classic radio play format. PWPT is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. Gender-non traditional casting will be considered for roles. |
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