• Friday, October 7, 2022 - 7:00-10:00
• Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 12:00-3:00
• Callbacks by invitation - Sunday, October 9. 2022 - 2:00
Auditions are by appointment. Sign up here!
Ages 7+
Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track, but it is not preferred. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition). If you tap, please bring tap shoes. If you are interested in the Ghost of Christmas Future or the featured “wing dancers” (or if we are interested in you), be prepared to do an additional dance audition (ballet/contemporary).
General Dance Audition
Tap Combination
Contemporary Combination (Future & Wings)
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00pm, Friday, October 7, 2022. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment and the provided dance combination(s). Completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-9:30)
Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
First company meeting - Monday, October 17
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)
• Thursday, December 8 -10:00 am (possible school show)
• Friday, December 9 - 10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 9 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 10 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, December 10 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 11 - 2:00 pm
MUSIC BY Alan Menken
LYRICS BY Lynn Ahrens
BOOK BY Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Original Choreography by Susan Stroman
Originally directed by Mike Ockrent
Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment at the Theater at Madison Square Garden
Directed & Music Directed by Mike Lasley
Choreographed by Amanda Diorio
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, & Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.
This is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story that had a decade-long run at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The show has featured well-known actors such as Terrence Mann, Roddy McDowall, Frank Langella, Tim Curry, Roger Daltrey, Emily Skinner, Christopher Sieber, Didi Conn, Ben Vereen, and more. It was made into a movie starring Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jason Alexander. You will love it!
Character Descriptions
Some roles have been precast - that is noted below.
Ebenezer Scrooge - precast
Ghost of Christmas Past - precast
Ghost of Christmas Present - precast
Ghost of Christmas Future/Blind Old Hag - Vocal range C4-F5. Needs to be able to belt and have a strong mix. Huge dance role - must be able to move in a contemporary style. Strong and mostly silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading. Creepy and eerie, yet captivating every time they are on stage. (This role could be split into 2 tracks - one for the singing and one for the dancing - the dancing role could be performed by any gender)
Bob Cratchit - precast
Mrs. Cratchit - precast
Jacob Marley - precast
Tiny Tim - Vocal range B-flat 3-D5. Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit's youngest son. He is crippled and sick but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy. Represents the Christmas spirit with hope and goodness.
Scrooge at 18 - Vocal range B2-G4. Scrooge with the happiness of his youth and deeply in love with Emily. Sincere and warm until grasped by greed.
Emily - Vocal range B3-B-flat 5. Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed by or in need of money. Enjoys the simple things in life. Joyful and kind-hearted. In love with Scrooge at 18.
Mr. Fezziwig - Vocal range B2-B4. Must be able to move. A jolly and kind man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge's first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.
Mrs. Fezziwig - Vocal range A3-A-flat 5. Must be able to move. The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. Fun and sassy.
Fred Anderson - precast
Sally Anderson - Vocal range C4-E-flat 5. Wife of Fred. Warm and loving.
Jonathan - Vocal range E-flat 4-E-flat 5. Fun street urchin. Comedic.
Mr. Smythe - Vocal range D-flat 3-F-sharp 4. Recently widowed. Hopeful. Poor and in debt to Scrooge. Father of Grace.
Beadle - Vocal range A2-B-flat 3. Worker in the royal exchange.
Old Joe - Vocal range F3-C-sharp 4. Scavenger of the dead.
Young Marley - Vocal range D3-F-sharp 4. Must be able to move. Starts business with Scrooge at 18 and shares a similar mindset of greed.
Scrooge at 12 - Vocal range F-sharp 3-A4. Poor orphan Scrooge working in a factory and vows to save his money. Misses and loves his sister, Fan.
Grace Smythe - Vocal range D-flat 4-F-sharp 5. Daughter of Mr. Smythe. Sad yet hopeful.
Fan at 10 - Vocal range A4-E5. Must be able to dance. Younger sister to Scrooge.
Martha Cratchit - Sister to Tiny Tim. Loves her family.
Mrs. Mops - precast
Scrooge's Mother - Vocal range C4-C5. Sad, yet beautiful cameo moment.
Featured Ensemble Roles
Acolytes
Scrooge at 8
Fan at 6
Poulterer
Judge
Scrooge's Father
The ensemble will perform in many different roles including:
Anderson Children
Cratchit Children
Angel Choir
Bankers
Vendors
Rich Women
Carolers
Charity Men/Women
Ghosts
Undertakers
...and more!
A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com