Toledo Repertoire Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Directed by Betsy Lackey

Music Directed by Dr. David Jex

Vocal Directed by Linda Sankovich

Choreographed by Jessyca Neumann

Featuring Paul Causman as Ebeneezer Scrooge

September 13 4:00-9:00pm

September 14 7:00-9:00pm

September 15 7:00-9:00pm

Performance dates December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 at 8:00pm, December 5 and 12 at 2:30pm

Additional performances possible December 2, 3, 9, and/or 10 at 10:00am

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Available Roles:

BOB CRATCHIT: Loving father and husband, kind hearted, hardworking, a part of him fears Scrooge and another part pities him. 30’s-40’s, tenor.

MRS. CRATCHIT: Bob Crachit’s wife: practical, strong, capable. Her family is everything. 30’s-40’s soprano.

MARTHA CRATCHIT: she is now a young woman, misses her family so much, older teen, 16-20, soprano, strong singer, must be able to sing parts

PETER CRATCHIT: adores his family, eager to please, boy 12-16, tenor or boy soprano, strong singer, must be able to sing parts

FRANCIS CRATCHIT: smart, quick to make comment, the middle child, 10-14, soprano, strong singer, must be able to sing parts

BELINDA CRATCHIT: shy, but wants to be included in everything, 8-12, soprano, strong singer, must be able to sing parts

TINY TIM CRATCHIT: must be small in stature, sickly – uses a cane to walk, wise beyond his years, 8+, soprano, strong singer, must be able to sing parts

FRED, SCROOGE’S NEPHEW: A true gentleman who truly wants to know his uncle, wishes he could understand what caused Scrooge to be so difficult. mid 25-40+, baritone.

MILLIE, FRED’S WIFE: She adores Fred and dislikes anyone who mistreats her husband – therefore she has great disdain for Scrooge. mid 25-40+, soprano

TOPPER, FRED’S GOOD FRIEND: a jokester, wants to be the center of the party. Character actor, mid 20’s-40+.

JAKE, A VENDOR: Common man who takes great pride in being a street vendor, honest but quick to hustle the extra farthing. Strong sense of humor, prefers to laugh at the world rather than find fault. Character actor who sings, tenor.

NELL, ANOTHER VENDOR: She fancies herself an artist with wool. Like Jake she has a strong sense of humor and a very kind heart. Character woman who sings, alto.

GENTLEMAN 1 AND 2: Well-to-do businessmen who believe charity for the unfortunate is their societal duty. Character actors.

JACOB MARLEY, GHOST: Gloomy, pathetic, doomed to walk the Earth bearing the chains of his past, somewhat manic as he switches from pleading with Scrooge to admonishing him. Character actor, 40+.

CHRISTMAS PAST: Wise beyond her years, at times a child, a sprite, and then the old sage – Puck-like/Yoda-like. Must be light on her feet. Female, 16-20, or 50+ strong actress/soprano/dancer.

CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Boisterous, Jolly, larger than life, always looking for an opportunity to spread Christmas cheer. Strong actor who moves well, BIG baritone voice.

CHRISTMAS FUTURE: There are no lines and the actor is covered by the costume; however, must be able to move well, strong movement on drywall stilts.

FAN, EBBY’S OLDER SISTER: eager to have her brother back with her. Teen girl, 14-18, soprano.

YOUNG EBBY: lonely, sad. boy, 8-12, boy soprano (must be able to handle his own vocal part.)

MR. FEZZIWIG: Happy, generous, likes to tease his wife, loves her very much and wants the same for his daughters. Character actor who dances well 40+

MRS. FEZZIWIG: Happy, generous, likes to tease her husband, loves him very much and wants the same for her daughters. Character actor who dance well 40+

YOUNG SCROOGE: Determined to make his mark in the world, hides his feelings behind his strong sense of purpose. Strong actor, 18-24.

BELLE: Fezziwig’s oldest daughter, beautiful, intelligent, practical, knows what she wants in this world. Strong actress, 18-24.

CHARWOMAN: She has worked for Scrooge for years, waiting for the opportunity to take from him what she feels she has earned, unscrupulous, bold, strong character woman, 30+

JOE, THE KEEPER: He has also worked for Scrooge for years, waiting for his opportunity, however, he waits for the charwoman to initiate the actions so if caught he is not at fault – she made him do it. Character man, 30+

TURKEY BOY: eager to please if there’s money attached, 10-15 – needs to look like he is struggling to carry the large turkey he fetches.

ENSEMBLE OF TOWNSPEOPLE/GUESTS all ages 15-60+: must sing and move well, some acting and dancing features

SCHOOL CHILDREN: 8-14, must be able to sing in parts, some acting and dancing features

DANCERS: dancers in Fezziwig and Ballroom

SPRITES: dancers who help the Ghosts

Auditioners should prepare 18-32 bars of a Christmas song that best shows their ability as a performer and provide sheet music for said song to accompanist at the time of audition. Auditioners will also be asked to do a cold reading from the play (materials to be passed out at the audition)

If auditioning as a dancer, the auditioner should wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. A short dance routine will be taught during the audition appointment to be performed.

Please contact the Rep Office Manager at bherrmann@toledorep.org with questions or for more information.