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