CHARLES DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL Equity Principal Actors - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Auditions

CHARLES DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Boston, MA EPA

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company | Boston, MA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please submit the form at
commshakes.org/cc24aeaauditionsignup.

CONTRACT

LOA

$807 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT) pending negotiations

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

A 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song or other vocal work that shows your range, tone color, and musicianship. An accompanist will be provided, should you need one (but bringing your own, or a recording is admitted, too), and a 1-minute period or contemporary monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Boston Lyric Opera Fort Point Studio
15 Channel Center St.
Boston, MA 02210

THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION

PERSONNEL

Adapted by Steve Wargo
Musical Arrangements by Dianne Adams McDowell
Stage Direction by Steven Maler
Music Direction by Dan Rodriguez
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Steve Maler, Founding Artistic Director
Dan Rodriguez, Music Director
Bryn Boice, Associate Artistic Director
Victoria Townsend, Artistic Programs Manager
Lauren Cook, Artistic & Education Associate
Ashlyn Frank, Assistant Director

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: on or about November 5, 2024
Production Dates: December 8-22, 2024
Press Opening: December 11, 2024

OTHER

commshakes.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

CHARLES DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL

NOTE: Please note all performers will be cast in a listed primary role and ensemble/doubling with additional minor roles will be assigned throughout the rehearsal process.

SEEKING:

Christmas Past/Ensemble (S1): Female or NB, late 20s-30s. An ethereal presence from a ghostly plane, kindly but firm.

Marley’s Ghost/Ensemble (Baritone): Male, 50s-60s. Scrooge’s old business partner, back to haunt him into changing his ways; carries a great weight.

Fred/Ensemble (T2, C3-F4): Male, late 20s-30s. Scrooge’s delightful nephew who is filled with the spirit of the season, wants his Uncle to embrace the joy of Christmas, adoring husband, very playful, competitive, strong lungs.

Bob Cratchit/Ensemble (Baritone): Male, late 30s-early 40s. Sweet soft-hearted gentleman, father of older teens, children, including the ailing Tiny Tim who is the love of his life. Works at Scrooge’s counting house, long-suffering but hides it well.

Fezziwig/Ensemble (T1, should sing comfortably to Ab4): Male, 40s-60s. A jolly middle-aged gent who knows how to throw a party, make everyone laugh and feel welcome.

Mrs. Fezziwig/Ensemble (S1, D4-D5 with optional cadenza to D6): Female, late 30s-60s. A jolly show-off type of lady with a powerful presence. She is the embodiment of living in the moment, a Dionysia with a heart of gold.

Topper/Ensemble (Baritone, C3-D4): Male or NB, 30s. Playful, competitive friend of Fred’s, strong lungs, loves party games, a little skeptical about Fred’s Uncle Scrooge. Especially looking for a tall person here, but will consider all!

Catherine/Ensemble (S2, sings comfortably to A5): Female, 20s-40s. Elizabeth’s friend and Topper’s wife. Loves party games. NOTE: A plus if this actor plays an instrument (violin, etc.) Strong ensemble skills requiring complicated harmonies.

Belle/Ensemble (Alto): Female, 20s. A lovely young woman with great strength of character. Is able to tell hard truths to Young Scrooge that he sadly cannot/will not hear. NOTE: Strong ensemble skills for complicated harmonies.