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Auditions
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Scrooge! The Musical

Director: Johnny Hohenstein

Music Director: Kristin Sakamoto

Choreographer: Emily Hunter

Auditions

Sunday October 6 (Room TBD) from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday October 8 (Room TBD) from 6:30pm-9:00pm

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Potential Callbacks

Wednesday October 9 (Room and Time TBD)

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Location 

Matthews Playhouse

Matthews Community Center

100 E McDowell Street

Matthews, NC 28105

 

Performances

December 13th-22nd, 2024
December 13th-14th and 20th-21st at 7:30pm

December 14th-15th and 21st-22nd at 2:00pm

6 possible daytime, weekday performances December 13th and 16th-20th at 10:30am

Rehearsal Notes

  • Generally, rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday evenings (6:00pm-9:00pm) and Sundays afternoons (2:00pm-5:00pm)

Important Information

  • PAID OPPORTUNITY: Adult actors (18+) who perform in school shows are compensated at a daily rate.

  • All actors should be available for all performances, including the 6 possible daytime, weekday performances. We are open to double casting some roles based upon availability.

  • All principle roles are open for double casting based upon availability 

  • The role of EBENEZER SCROOGE has been pre-cast. All other roles are available to auditionees. 

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Special Notice: Out of a desire to protect all actors, the Matthews Playhouse Board of Directors has implemented a background check for all adults who will be working alongside minors. There is no cost to the actor, only the request to provide basic information to complete the inquiry. Once the form has been submitted to the background check agency, all paperwork will be shredded. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us  through contact@matthewsplayhouse.com 

ATTN Board. 

Casting Notes

We are looking for:

  • A diverse cast of adults, teenagers, and young people recommended ages 8 and up

  • Leading and ensemble roles

  • Young people and adults that sing and dance​​

Audition Requirements

  • Prepare 16 bars of a stylistically appropriate holiday song, preferably one of the songs provided on the audition page - please bring sheet music - no CD accompaniment or a-cappella singing. 

  • Auditionees 16 and up: Prepare one of the provided Adult Audition Sides (in a British Dialect) to the best of your creative ability. Have fun, be creative, and show us what you can do! Memorization is not required. 

  • Auditionees Ages 8-16: Prepare one of the provided Child Audition Sides (in a British Dialect) to the best of your creative ability. Have fun, be creative, and show us what you can do! Memorization is not required. 

  • Please come prepared to move and wear closed-toed shoes. Street clothes are encouraged for the dance portion. 

Note from the Director

Although we’re telling a very well-known story, we’re hoping to create a high-energy and fun environment for cast, crew, and audiences alike. Come join a team where we will challenge ourselves, grow our skills, and build up one another. Our rehearsal rooms are ones of positivity and creativity. Come join this “spirited” musical and help make some holiday magic! 

Dialects will be used, so show us what you’ve got (coaching and accent work will be available throughout the rehearsal process)! There will be opportunities to double-cast some principle roles based on need/availability. We are seeking all ages, ethnicities, and abilities to create an incredible, immersive, and authentic cast. 

Please prepare a holiday song, preferably from the options below as well as one of the below sides based on your age. Have fun, use a British dialect, be creative, and show us what you can do! Memorization is not required.

Please submit an audition form AND sign up for an audition slot using these links. 
You will need to complete BOTH parts below in order to audition.

Note: You will have the opportunity to attach an optional resume and/or headshot with the audition form.  

We are not accepting any physical form submissions, only forms submitted through the website.

Character Breakdown

Cast size: Medium, approximately 30

Cast Type: Children in Cast, Ensemble Cast, Featured roles, Showcases singers

Dance requirement: Standard (Musical Staging/Some Dance/Optional)

 

Character Breakdown

*The role of EBENEZER SCROOGE has been pre-cast. All other roles are available to auditionees. All Principle roles open for double casting based upon availability.

BOB CRATCHIT

NEPHEW

KATHY CRATCHIT

TINY TIM

BESS

MR. CARSTAIRS

HUGO HEARTY

JOCELYN JOLLYGOODE

BISSETT (THE BUTCHER)

MRS. DILBER

MISS DIBLER

TOM JENKINS

JACOB MARLEY

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST

SCHOOL TEACHER

JEN

EBBY

FEZZIWIG

YOUNG SCROOGE

DICK WILKINS

MRS. FEZZIWIG

ISABEL

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT

MRS. CRATCHIT

PETER CRATCHIT

MARTHA CRATCHIT

BELINDA

HELEN

TOPPER

MARY

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET-TO-COME

BOY WITH SLED

MR. PRINGLE (THE TOY SHOP OWNER)

MRS. PRINGLE (HIS ASSISTANT)

 

WINE MERCHANT, PUNCH AND JUDY MAN, BEGGAR WOMAN, CHESTNUT SELLER, ETC. 

 

TRADESPERSONS, PHANTOMS, URCHINS, CHILDREN, BARREL-ROLLERS, PARTY GUESTS, APPRENTICE BOYS, BAKERY GIRLS, WINERY BOYS, ETC. 

Please submit an audition form AND sign up for an audition slot using these links. 
You will need to complete BOTH parts below in order to audition.

Note: You will have the opportunity to attach an optional resume and/or headshot with the audition form.  

We are not accepting any physical form submissions, only forms submitted through the website.

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