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Auditions for Wheaton Drama's upcoming production of "A Christmas Carol, The Musical," directed by Bruce Ebner and Linda Spadlowski, will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 and Monday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with callbacks Tuesday, Sept. 20 beginning at 7 p.m.

Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St. in Wheaton, IL, unless otherwise specified.

This show is non-Equity, and there is NO PAY. All those cast are required to become members of Wheaton Drama, which includes paying a small membership fee.

AUDTIONS INFO:

Audition slots will consist of three 60-minute blocks, beginning at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Auditioners should come prepared to perform 30 seconds of a song in the style of the show. Please have a clean copy of the sheet music available for our provided accompanists. A cappella auditions will not be considered.

All auditioners will learn and perform a dance combination. Please dress to move. For women, tap experience is a bonus. To help actors prepare, there will be an optional dance workshop on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. Please RSVP to attend a dance workshop so we know how many people to expect by sending an e-mail request titled "Christmas Carol Dance Workshop" to christmaswdi2022@gmail.com. Walk-ins will be admitted if space permits.

Sides will be sent out prior to callbacks; they will NOT be used in the primary audition process. If you are asked to join us for callbacks it will consist of scene work, further dance, and music. (All materials for callbacks will be provided in advance or taught to you on the night of callbacks.)

To encourage the strength that comes with greater diversity on our stages, all roles are available for consideration. The production team seeks a cast that represents the full diversity of the theater community. All roles are open. The imaginative theme of the play allows for wide age ranges for actors. However, please note that actors must be at least 8 years old to audition. CHARACTERS:

EBENEZER SCROOGE: A miser with a tragic history who loathes the frivolities of Christmas and mistrusts gestures of human kindness. Until he sees the error of his ways, he is a greedy and unsympathetic man with no love in his heart. (Male, 45-65; vocal range A3 - G5)

BOB CRATCHIT: A poor and devoted father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is undervalued by his employer, Mr. Scrooge. (Male, 30-40; A3 - E5)

JACOB MARLEY: A tortured soul and Scrooge's former business partner who returns as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife. (Male, 45-55; A3 - A5)

BLIND OLD HAG/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE: A beautiful, terrifying wraith, the Ghost of Christmas Future is a strong and silent specter who shows Scrooge the shadows of what may be if he continues to pursue his current path. (Male/Female, 50-65; A3 - G5)

LAMPLIGHTER /GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: An ever cheerful and sprightly ghost who uses the history book of Scrooge's past to revisit scenes from his childhood and youth to illuminate the cause of his degeneration. (Male/Female, 40-60; A3 - G5)

SANDWICH-BOARD CARRIER/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who shows Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration that the Christmas season inspires in the residents of London, including those he has failed to appreciate. (Male/Female, 35-45; A3 - G5)

TINY TIM: Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit's youngest son. He is crippled and very ill, but he is hopeful and embodies the Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy. (Male, 8-12; A3 - E5)

FRED ANDERSON: Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant, generous young man who believes in the joy of Christmas and holds good will towards all men. (Male, 25-35; A3 - F5)

MRS. CRATCHIT: Tiny Tim's mother and wife to Bob Cratchit. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children and is fiercely devoted to her husband. (Female, 30-40; A3 - E5)

MR. FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE: A portly, jolly man who was Scrooge's first employer and mentor. He has a warm heart and a generous nature and annually invites his community to celebrate Christmas together. He becomes deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge chooses to be as he matures. (Male, 55-65; A3 - B5)

MRS. FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE: The consummate hostess and wife to Mr. Fezziwig. She is a proud woman and consummate hostess who shares her husband's love of the holidays and knows how to throw a good party. (Female, 50-60; A3 - A5)

EMILY/ENSEMBLE: Scrooge's first love and former fiancee. She is a kindhearted and beautiful girl who does not care for material possessions and is deeply troubled by Scrooge's growing obsession with money. (Female, 18-25; A3 - B5)

ENSEMBLE: 9 Adults (6M/3F) Mr. Smythe, Beadle, Charity Man 1, Charity Man 2, Old Joe, Fezziwig, Sally, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Mops.

Ensemble: 10 Children ages 8-18 (5F/5M) Grace Smythe, Fan, Martha, Emily, Ignorance, Want, Jonathan, Child Scrooge, Young Marley, Young Scrooge

Ensemble players may play multiple roles including: Ghosts, Elves, Monks, Jailers, Carolers, Charity Men, Undertakers Street Vendors, Angels, Acolytes, Child Workers, Party Guests,