A Christmas Carol (Schilb)
by Theatre Victoria

Sep. 29

Step into the enchanting world of A Christmas Carol and join Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through past, present, and future as he discovers the true spirit of Christmas. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, this beloved Dickens classic brings to life unforgettable characters  Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the haunting ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

With heartwarming moments, festive cheer, and a powerful message of redemption and generosity, our adaptation promises a magical experience for the whole family. Celebrate the joy of the season and rediscover the timeless lessons of kindness and goodwill in this heartwarming holiday tradition.

Auditions: 
Sunday, September 29, 5:00pm
Auditions held at the Leo J. Welder Center of the Performing Arts
214 N. Main Street

 

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Auditions are open to all. Newcomers are welcome - no experience necessary! Come dressed comfortably, and be prepared to move.

Casting Note....The directors will consider actors of any age and gender for most parts, so all are encouraged to audition. Actors may be cast in multiple roles at the directors' discretion. Singing traditional Christmas carols and folk dancing will be required of most performers. Instrumental musicians are also encouraged to audition. Contact Tom Schilb (tom@theatrevictoria.org) for musician-only inquiries.

Londoners

    • Scrooge - a miser
    • Caroline, a poulterer. Wife to John, mother to Charles
    • John, a poulterer. Husband to Caroline, father to Charles
    • Charles, a singing child
    • Fred, Scrooge's nephew
    • Elizabeth, Scrooge's niece. Wife to Fred
    • Catherine - sister to Elizabeth
    • Topper, Fred's friend
    • Charity Workers, collecting alms for the poor
    • Old Joe, a fence
    • Undertaker's man, a man with something to sell
    • Charwoman, a part-time house cleaner
    • Mrs. Dilber, a laundress
    • Cratchit, a clerk in Scrooge's counting house
    • Mrs. Cratchit, wife to Chratchit
    • Martha, daughter to Cratchit
    • Peter, son to Cratchit
    • Belinda, daughter to Cratchit
    • Matthew, son to Cratchit
    • Lucy, daughter to Cratchit

 

    • Timy Tim, son to Cratchit

Country Folk

        • School children
        • Child Scrooge
        • Fan, sistr to Child Scrooge
        • Fezziwig, young Scrooge's employer
        • Mrs. Fezziwig, wife to Fezziwig
        • Fezziwig's daughter
        • Party Guests
        • Young Scrooge
        • Dick Wilkins, a friend of young Scrooge
        • Belle, daughter to Fezziwig and lover to young Scrooge
        • Belle's children

The Spirits

        • Marley, deceased business partner to Scrooge
        • Ghost of Christmas Past
        • Ghost of Christmas Present
        • Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Other

        • Narrator

 

Please know your possible rehearsal conflicts.  Actors are expected to be at every technical rehearsal and at every performance. No exceptions. Rehearsals are at night. We try to accomodate special needs, BUT the show must go on. The closer we get to performance, missed rehearsals cannot happen.