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Auditions
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Scrooge! The Musical

Director: Mary Lynn Bain

Music Director: Lauren Wilson

Choreographer: Anna Eve

 

Auditions

October 5 at 2:00-5:00 pm

Or

October 6 at 6:00-9:00 pm
 

Callbacks

October 7 TBD

At
Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Community Center
100 E McDowell Street
Matthews, NC 28105

 

Performances
December 11-21, 2025

December 11 Pay-What-You-Can Night at 7:30 pm
December 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm
December 13, 14, 20, 21 at 2:00 pm
December 14 at 6:00 pm (HOLD)

6 possible daytime, weekday performances December 12, 15-19 at 10:00 am​

Rehearsal Notes

  • Rehearsals generally will be Monday-Thursday evenings (6:00 pm-9:00 pm) and Sundays afternoons (2:00 pm-5:00 pm).

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

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

Important Information

​​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 in a secure online portal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@matthewsplayhouse.com ATTN Board. 

Casting Notes

We are looking for:

  • A diverse cast of adults, teenagers, and young people recommended for ages eight and up.

  • Leading and ensemble roles.

  • Young people and adults who sing and dance.

  • All principal roles are open for double casting based upon availability.

Audition Requirements

  • Prepare 16 bars of a stylistically appropriate holiday song or carol, please bring
    sheet music - no CD accompaniment or a cappella singing.

  • Audition Sides: Sides will be provided at auditions. British Dialects are not required, 
    but feel free to have fun and be creative with your characters!

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

  • The dance portion is available below for auditionees to practice with ahead of time if desired. 

  • Click here for dance video

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.

Cast Breakdown

Scrooge the Musical
Additional Casting Information

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Cast size: Medium
Cast Type: Children in Cast, Ensemble Cast, Featured roles, Showcase singers
Dance requirement: Standard (Musical Staging/Some Dance/Optional), Partner Dancing,

  • EBENEZER SCROOGE

  • 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 Note:
-The role of Tiny Tim will require the actor to walk with a crutch. There may also be instances where Tiny
Tim is lifted or carried by the actors playing the roles of Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge
-The role of Bob Cratchit may include instances where the actor is asked to lift or carry the actor playing the role of Tiny Tim.

-The role of Ebenezer Scrooge may include instances where the actor is asked to lift or carry the actor
playing the role of Tiny Tim.
-The roles of Isabel & Young Scrooge and Bob Cratchit & Mrs. Cratchit may include moments where the actors playing these roles are asked to dance closely and share close body contact (hugging, leaning, touching of face and hands)

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