A Christmas Carol Classic Broadcast
by Penfold Theatre Company
Aug. 16 (2015)
After putting their signature spin on holiday stories from the golden age of film, the players of the fictional KPNF radio station are reaching further back in time for Dickens's much cherished masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol". Ebeneezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchet, the Spirits and dozens of others are brought to life by a small company of virtuosic voice actors and live foley sound effects reminiscent of "A Prairie Home Companion". Together, they tell the heartwarming story of an ice-hearted miser who is given a last shot at redemption one miraculous Christmas Eve night!
The production is directed by Philip Olson, with an original adaptation by Penfold's Associate Artistic Director, Nathan Jerkins. Performances run in Round Rock from December 3rd through 26th. There will be no performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Rehearsals will begin at the beginning of November. More details are available on the show webpage.
Auditions will be held Sunday, August 16th, between 4:15 pm and 9 pm at Art Space (231 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664). To reserve a time, please email Gabie Fultz at gabie@penfoldtheatre.org. If you have any conflicts or time preferences, please include them in your email. We will reply with a precise audition time.
Please prepare a one-minute, comedic monlogue. We also request that you bring a headshot and resume. Callbacks are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd.
Characters
| Player 1 | Ebeneezer Scrooge -- Travis Dean |
| Player 2 | Narrator, Bob Cratchit, Young Scrooge -- Ryan Crowder |
| Player 3 | Caroler, Ghost of Christmas Past, Tiny Tim, Christmas Morning Boy |
| Player 4 | Gentleman, Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present, Mrs. Cratchit, Future Man 1 |
| Player 5 | Fred, Marley, Belle, Martha, Future Man 2 |
The roles of Players 1 & 2 have already been cast and will be played by Travis Dean and Ryan Crowder. All other roles are open. All roles will be paid. We are open to non-traditional casting.
