Farmington Players Host Open Auditions for A Christmas Carol 9/17

The Farmington Players are holding OPEN AUDITIONS for A Christmas Carol

Adapted by Michael Paller

From the story by Charles Dickens

In this unique version, Charles Dickens' beloved ghost story comes to life in a whole new way, as seen through the eyes of Dickens himself. The author gathers his family and friends for a Christmas Eve celebration and draws them into the process of creating A Christmas Carol. As the people in Dickens' life are transformed into the familiar characters of the classic tale, we are reminded once again of the real meaning of the holiday season.

WHEN: Saturday, September 17th 1:30pm Registration/2:00pm Start

WHERE: The Farmington Players Barn Theater

32332 West 12 Mile Road

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

This promises to be a fun and challenging piece for all actors involved, as each actor will need to create a number of characters from A Christmas Carol, not to mention the character from the Dickens family. The roles are broKen Down as follows: Ages are the approximations given by the playwright.

Charles Dickens (25-40) - The Author; Ebenezer Scrooge

Mark Lemon (40-55) - Friend and Editor of "Punch" Magazine; First Portly Gentleman, Fezziwig, Fat Man, Man on the Bed

Frederick Dickens (20-30) - Charles' younger brother, a charming ne'er-do-well; Fred, Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (I), Old Joe

Clarkson Stanfield (25-35) - Friend and painter; Bob Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past, Topper, The Thin Man, The Undertaker

Helen Hogarth (9-12) - Charles' niece; A Caroler, Fan Scrooge, A Fezziwig, Belinda Cratchit

Charley Dickens (10-13) - Charles' son; A Caroler, Young Ebenezer, A Fezziwig, Tiny Tim, The Boy

Mrs. Stanfield (25-35) - Wife of Clarkson Stanfield; Belle, Martha Cratchit, Mrs. Fred's Sister (singing required), The Charwoman

Catherine Dickens (25-35) - Charles' wife; Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Fred (singing required), Mrs. Dilber

John Forster (30-40) - Charles' closest friend. Second Portly Gentleman, Ghost of Jacob Marley, Dick Wilkins, Ghost of Christmas Present, Man with the Handkerchief, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (II)

The Child (8-11) - Charles Dickens' reflection of his younger self.

Readings will be selections from the script. A British dialect will be required. Please bring a resume and headshot if available.

Questions: Email Director Nancy Cooper at Achristmascarol@farmingtonplayers.org
The Farmington Players Barn is located at 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills. It's the big White Barn on the North side of 12 Mile just west of Orchard Lake Road.

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