Description:

The Fox and the Phoenix Theatre Company is seeking actors for the world premiere of Not Quite A Christmas Carol - a playful approach to Dickens' Christmas classic by David and Sharon Ello, directed by Kristina McCloskey.

Plot Summary: The Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future attempt to infuse modern flavors into this oft-told tale with humor, warmth, and a slight Christmas twist.

Five actors will be cast in single roles as follows:
Spirit of Christmas Past: echoes the style of classical Shakespearian actors; he takes himself and everything else quite seriously
Spirit of Christmas Present: practical, hopeful, and likely the most grounded of the three spirits; friendly and engaging
Spirit of Christmas Future: energetic - one might say hyperactive - and enthusiastic; knows how to have fun
Scrooge: Though the show's plot deviates some from the original Dickens tale, Scrooge himself remains a very traditional character
Adam: A young, modern-day version of Scrooge; his cynicism gives him protection from a world that has felt painful and unpredictable

The remaining 8 actors will play multiple characters throughout the show.
We are seeking an inclusive cast featuring actors of all body types, abilities, gender identities, and ethnicities. Gender and age in this show is expressive and fluid. Please submit for any character with whom you feel a connection.

Auditions will be held at North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N. Lakewood, Chicago 60640

Time Commitment:
A read-through will take place September 28. Rehearsals will be scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings in October and November. Saturday rehearsals will also take place on October 12, October 26, and throughout November. Cast will receive Thanksgiving week off of rehearsals, with tech beginning on December 1st.

Performances will take place at the City Lit Theatre in Edgewater the following dates:
Thursday, December 5 - Preview
Friday, December 6 - Opening
Saturday, December 7 - Performance
Sunday, December 8 - Matinee
Thursday, December 12 - Performance
Friday, December 13 - Performance
Saturday, December 14 - Performance
Sunday, December 15 - Matinee
Thursday, December 19 - Performance
Friday, December 20 - Performance
Saturday, December 21 - Performance
Sunday, December 22 - Matinee/Closing

Material To Prepare:
Please bring your headshot and resume, and come prepared with a 60 second, heart-warming monologue of your choosing. You may be asked to read excerpts from the script as well.

Callbacks, if necessary, will take place Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14.