A Christmas Carol
Audition Notice
Thursday 3rd September - 7.30pm
Lewes Little Theatre Foyer
Marley was dead: to begin with.…. as dead as a doornail.
So begins the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he sits in his office; a bitter and lonely man who lost his friend and business partner seven years ago. He is a lonely man. He has turned to the pursuit of money and away from the fellowship of others. He is about to be shown the error of his ways and the dreadful fate that will be his if he continues to value money above all else…, with the spirits of Marley and The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come all making Ebenezer see things differently and taking him on an epic journey from ‘covertous old sinner’ to the redeemed soul we see at the end. We go on the journey and meet the characters who show him the world outside his bubble of Business and bitter meaness.
Dickens highlights the contrasts between wealth and poverty, joy and despair, that defined mid-nineteenth-century London. I would like to put some emphasis on this in the production and so the Chorus will be representing the people who are caught up in the inequalities and harsh justices of Victorian life . Despite the darkness of the story A Christmas Carol brings us a joyful and benevolent ending offering hope for the future and an opportunity to wish each other a Merry Christmas and sing some Christmas carols.
God bless us every one!
Available Roles
Ebenezer Scrooge (50 upwards) Middle-aged to elderly. A bitter, miserly businessman who undergoes a profound transformation. Strong acting ability required, with significant stage presence and emotional range.
Bob Cratchit (30-50) Scrooge’s loyal and hardworking clerk. Warm-hearted, optimistic, and devoted to his family.
Fred / Young Scrooge Young adult. Plays both Scrooge’s cheerful nephew and Scrooge as a young man. Requires versatility and strong character differentiation.
Jacob Marley as a ghost Adult to elderly. Scrooge’s deceased business partner. Commanding presence and strong vocal ability needed to portray a tormented spirit.
Ghost of Christmas Past Any gender. Ethereal and gentle, leading Scrooge through memories from his earlier life.
Ghost of Christmas Present Any gender. A big , lively, larger-than-life spirit who embodies generosity, joy, and celebration.
Ghost of Christmas Future Any gender. Silent role. A looming ominous presence whose physicality creates suspense and mystery.
Fan Young teen or adult . Scrooge’s loving younger sister.
Belle Young adult. Scrooge’s former fiancée. Kind, honest, and emotionally strong.
Fezziwig Man 40 -50+. Scrooge’s former employer. Very cheerful , paternal ,Jovial,generous, and full of holiday spirit.
Mrs. Fezziwig Woman 40-50+ - Fezziwig’s cheerful and welcoming wife.
Mrs. Cratchit Woman 30-50 - Bob Cratchit’s loving wife and devoted mother.
Tiny Tim - Child, any gender. The youngest Cratchit child. Kind, hopeful, and inspirational. (Also could play a very young Scrooge and Eric )
Peter Cratchit - Male-presenting, teen or young adult . The eldest Cratchit son. Responsible and hardworking.
Martha Cratchit Female-presenting, teen or young adult. The eldest Cratchit daughter. Caring and affectionate.
Belinda Cratchit – Young teen or young adult . The middle Cratchit child. Sweet and caring
Mr Topper – presenting as young man , Fred’s friend, cheerful and happy , keen on Betsie (at the party )
Clara – presenting as young woman , cheerful but can be sharp Fred’s wife
Betsie – One of Clara’s sisters . Bashful but playful too
Old Joe – any age but play as older - A fence who deals in rag and bone and any old iron. lives in the London underworld . A business man amongst the poorer community.
Mrs Dilber - any age , sharp tongued and gossipy too , brings items to Old Joe to sell.
Mrs Charwoman – any age very sharp and bold , brings items to Old Joe
There are also lots of smaller parts and a chorus which will be formed from the company with some particular characters like : A veteran of the Crimean War , a cabman , a match seller , woman with a baby , Eric- a boy or young man , a butcher , a baker (but probably not a candlestick maker!)
Please contact Susie O’Hare at susie.m.ohare@gmail.com or
07838 309085 for further information or to register an interest in auditioning.