A Christmas Carol 

By Charles Dickens

Adapted by Jason Spitzer for Theatre Memphis 

Directed by James Schroeder

December 6-14, 2024

In the classic Charles Dickens novel "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly old man, is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come on a fateful Christmas Eve. Through haunting glimpses of his own life and the lives of those around him, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation. He confronts the errors of his past, the joys he has missed in the present, and the grim future that awaits him if he does not change. Awakening on Christmas morning with a newfound sense of compassion and generosity, Scrooge embraces the true spirit of the holiday season. This timeless tale reminds us of the power of redemption and the importance of love, forgiveness, and human connection during the festive season.

AUDITION INFORMATION

DATES:

Because of Fall Break, we will have an early audition for school-aged performers on Wednesday September 25th @ 6:30 pm. - school-age children

Sunday October 6 @ 3pm - children age range 6 through 14
Sunday October 6 @ 7 pm - ages 14 through 95 (older must have a note)
Monday October 7 @ 7 pm - adults and call back for some children
Tuesday October 8 @ 6: 30 - call backs by invitation.

We will be using an octet of carolers throughout the show to segway from scene to scene and as narrators and different characters in the story.

MOST ACTORS WILL PLAY MULTIPLE ROLES

EVERYONE PLEASE bring a song (can be a Christmas carol) to sing. Singing acapella is ok, or you may bring your own music. We just want to know if you can carry a tune.

MAIN CHARACTERS:

SCROOGE: Older man, grouchy

BOB CRATCHIT: Scrooges’ clerk; Tiny Tim’s father

FRED: Scrooges’ nephew; married to Millie

CHARITY #1: Collects for charity

CHARITY#2: Collects for charity

TURKEY BOY: Around 10ish; sings a short carol

HARKING: A banker

POOLE: An investment banker

MARLEY’S GHOST: Scrooge’s dead partner

DILBER: A housekeeper

CROW: A housekeeper

Ghost of Christmas Past: Young, A spritely spirit of Christmas past

MOBS: School mate; around 10 years old

COBBY: school mate; around 10 years old

GRAYMARSH school mate around 10 years old

SCHOOLMASTER

EBBY: Scrooge as a boy about 10

FAN: Scrooge’s little sister

FEZZIWIG: Jolly old man; Scrooge’s boss

MRS FEZZIWIG: Wife

YOUNG SCROOGE: teenager

YOUNG MARLEY: Scrooge’s friend; becomes partner

BELLE: Scrooge’s teenage girlfriend and only love

CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Jolly old Saint Nic type who sings loudly.

MRS CRATCHIT: Bobs wife, Tiny Tim’:s mother

MARTHA: oldest daughter

PETER: oldest son

BELINDA: middle daughter

ANNIE: youngest daughter

TINY TIM: Walks with crutches; known for his famous line: “God bless us everyone.”

MILLIE: Fred’s wife; sings

LUCY: Millie’s friend; sings

TOPPER: Fred’s friend

ENSEMBLE: shoppers and party guests