A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre)
by Zach Theatre

Jul. 05 - Jul. 06 (2017)

For the 4th year in a row, Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition returns to make merry with a new music to get the party started!  ZACH’s inspired adaptation of the Dickens’ classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a musical score that spans all genres and eras.  Motown meets the HoHoHolidays in this family celebration, creating an infectious spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles.  Join the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a joyride to miraculous transformation, as he rediscovers his heart and love for human kindness.

 

ZACH Theatre announces local auditions by appointment for A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Wednesday, July 5th & Thursday, July 6th from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm in ZACH’s Nowlin Rehearsal Studio at 1426 Toomey Road.  Callbacks will be scheduled on Monday, July 10th from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm at the same location.

 

PERSONNEL:

By Charles Dickens

Conceived and adapted by Dave Steakley

Directed by Bryan Bradford

Musical Direction by Allen Robertson

Choreographed by Christa Oliver-Torres

November 22 – December 31, 2017

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Rehearsals begin October 25, 2017.  Performances begin November 22, 2017, and closes on December 31, 2017, with shows Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sundays at 2:30 pm, and some added Tuesdays and Sundays at 7:30 pm.  

 

AUDITION APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY): 

Actors will be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 

To schedule an appointment, please send an email to auditions@zachtheatre.org with the subject line that reads: 

“(YOUR FIRST NAME, YOUR LAST NAME) CAROL Austin Auditions”

 

Please include in the email a resume and headshot attached in PDF or Word Document format, and please indicate your preferred audition time.  All actors should bring a hard copy headshot and resume to the audition. 

All AEA members will be seen, and all non-union members will be seen while appointments slots are available.  If you are not able to be seen at this audition, ZACH will make all best efforts to schedule you for a later audition date.

 

AUDITION INSTRUCTION:

We are seeking men and women of all ethnicities and ages, equity and non-equity; all actors will be considered for all roles.  Actors should prepare 2 contrasting 16- to 32-bar cuts of a pop/R&B song (ala Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, etc.) that shows off your vocal range and a contrasting song of your choosing.  You may be asked to sing more, so please bring your book.  An accompanist will be provided; no pre-recorded music allowed.  There will be a Dance callback scheduled for a later date.

 

ROLES TO BE CAST:

(NOTE: The role of Scrooge has been cast.)

Adult Ensemble:  There are more than 25 roles in this play, and members of the Ensemble will also double as Townspeople, Party Guests, Carolers, Vendors, etc.

Featured Singing Ensemble:  This group sings backup for songs sung by the ghosts 20’s-50’s.