Audition for The Little Theatre

READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?

Audition for one or more of our shows this season!

We keep auditions as easy and stress-free as possible. No appointments, and everyone is welcome! As a community theatre we encourage non-traditional casting, and encourages all who are interested to audition.

At the audition you will fill out an audition form and conflict sheet when you arrive, so please bring your calendar. Your photo will be take for reference.

For plays, you'll be asked to do cold readings ("sides"); for musicals, you'll sing a song you've prepared and possibly learn a short choreography routine.

At The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem everyone is welcome to audition and no role is cast before auditions take place.

Questions about auditions? Email kristina@ltofws.org

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AUDITIONS FOR

A Christmas Carol

Adapted for the stage by Charlie Lovett

from the novel by Charles Dickens

Directed by Jim McKeny

AUDITION DETAILS

Monday, October 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm

(auditions may run as late as 9 pm, but you must arrive prior to 8 pm)

Callbacks on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:00-9:00 pm
at The Little Theatre’s offices, 419 N. Spruce Street

in downtown Winston-Salem

There are roles available for 9 men (ages 16+), 8 women (ages 14+),

3 boys (ages 5-12), and 1 girl (ages 10-15), plus ensemble.

Please read the character descriptions and performance schedule below. Auditions will consist of reading from sides. Certain characters will have prominent singing roles, others will not, but everyone will be a part of a choir during the show. Bring your Christmas cheer! Please also bring your calendar and be prepared to list all potential conflicts for the rehearsal and performance period.

The first read through will be held Monday, October 28 from 6:30-10:00 pm.

Rehearsals will be held Mondays-Fridays from 6:30-9:30 pm, with occasional Saturday daytime rehearsals.

We plan to take Halloween night and Thanksgiving weekend off.

Not everyone will be called to each rehearsal, but it is important to list all of your conflict dates and times to assist us in preparing the rehearsal schedule as quickly as possible. Likewise, please understand that with a cast of this size, we cannot guarantee special time off requests unless it is an emergency.

There may be occasions when a special Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon rehearsal need to be scheduled for specific needs, such as a dance or music rehearsal.

PERFORMANCES

December 12-15 & 19-22, 2024

Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2 pm

School performances: December 13, 19 & 20 at 10 am

All performances will be held at the Reynolds Place Theatre

251 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Be a part of this vibrant adaptation by Winston-Salem native and New York Times best-selling novelist, Charlie Lovett! Imprisoned in the dark and miserly life he has chosen, Ebenezer Scrooge faces a fateful night of ghosts, memories, visions, and fears. Will the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come help him find the way to a kinder heart and a brighter future? The Little Theatre is pleased to bring this hopeful and merry adaptation of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic to the stage this holiday season.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

All characters can be portrayed by any ethnicity.

All characters, with few exceptions, will also play multiple roles

and be a part of the Ensemble.

All characters are British and will need to have either a Standard British or Cockney accent. Feel free to “bring” yours to the audition!

We will also work on accents during the rehearsal process.

Ebenezer Scrooge (50+)

The Ghost of Jacob Marley (50+)

The Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Dilbert/Clara (21+)

The Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Gridley (30+)

The Ghost of Christmas Future/Young Belle (18+)

Freddy/Mr. Fezziwig (20-30)

Young Scrooge/Mr. Portly (40+)

Belle/Mrs. Fezziwig (40+)

Bob Cratchit (35-50)

Mrs. Cratchit (35-50)

Martha Cratchit/Sarah/Rachel/Pudding Vendor (14 - 20)

Belinda Cratchit/Fan/Pie Vendor (10-15)

Peter Cratchit/Child Scrooge (8-12)

David Cratchit/Chestnut Vendor (8-12)

Tim Cratchit (5-10)

Doctor Lutwidge/Murdstone/Old Joe/Gravedigger (40+)

Matthew/Undertaker/Gravedigger (50+)

Jane/Mrs. Pleasant

Topper/Luke/Dick Watkins

Child in the Street/Beggar Child

Caroline/Margaret