Thursday, September 3, 2015

audition notice - A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Hale Centre Theatre - September 18 & 19

Hale Centre Theatre will hold auditions for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol playing December 3rd – 24th. The show is produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, directed by David Dietlein, music directed by Lincoln Wright and choreographed by Cambrian James.

Performances are Monday – Saturday nights at 5 pm and 8pm with Saturday matinees at 11am and 2pm.


This is Hale’s adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens’ novel. This is a play with music including a few production numbers. ​This optimistic Christmas message shows us that the human spirit is capable of renewal. It’s hopeful message has earned a place of honor in the hearts of generations.

Audition times are as follows:
Children: Friday, September 18, from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
● Children will not be asked to dance or sing at the audition.
● Children will read one short scene (Little Fan & Boy Scrooge). You can download the sides
under the roles tab.
● A head shot and resume is required to be posted on GreenRoom Connect before auditions.
CLICK HERE to register for a child audition

Adults: Saturday, September 19, from, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
● Readings will be cold from the script when you arrive at the theater.
● Adults need to sing 16 bars of music, an accompanist will be provided.
● Dance will not be required at the audition.
● A head shot and resume is required to be posted on GreenRoom Connect before auditions.
● You can download the sides for the role you wish to read for under the roles tab.
CLICK HERE to register for an adult audition

Call Back’s will be held Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th with rehearsals beginning Saturday, October 17th.

Audition Location
Auditions will be held at the theater located at 50 West Page Avenue in Gilbert. Auditions are by
appointment only.

How to make an appointment
You can sign up for appointments at the links above. Any questions may be emailed to
auditions@haletheatrearizona.com.

Payment
Each adult actor 16 years of age and older will receive a payment of $25 ​per performance. Adults will
receive $45 ​for shows at 2 pm and 5 pm on weekdays. Child actors will be paid $12.50​ for each
performance regardless of time.

Rehearsal Pay
Actors will be given a flat rate rehearsal pay of $150.00.

Double Cast
This show will have two separate casts ​(Red and Green) which accounts for approximately 19
performances for each cast. Mark Kleinman will be returning as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Green cast.

Other notes
This show is an energetic musical adaptation which has great choral work, dance and acting. Each
actor will be very busy throughout the show as there are 22 scenes within 1 hour and 55 minutes.

CASTING
BOB CRATCHIT​:​(35 - 45) Gentle, loving father and husband. Scrooge's overworked underpaid clerk.
A hardworking clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son Tiny
Tim. Cratchit maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s mean-spiritedness.
FRED​:​(25 - 35) Warm and compassionate, Scrooge’s nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still
obligated to him, being family. He is full of Christmas cheer, energetic. Must sing.
FRED’S WIFE​: ​(28 - 35) Tired of the thought of inviting "Uncle Scrooge" over for Christmas dinner
each year.
MARLEY’S GHOST​:​(30 - 55) Scrooge's deceased business partner. Tormented, enslaved sinner.
Returned from the grave to warn Scrooge of the consequences of living the life of a miser.
MRS. CRATCHIT​:​(30 - 40) Strong, kind, Tiny Tim's mother. A wonderful wife and mother, hopeful
and generous.
THE CRATCHIT CHILDREN
MARTHA CRATCHIT​: Oldest daughter in the Cratchit family. A mature and happy young woman.
PETER CRATCHIT​: The oldest son. Fun loving proper English boy who has heart.
BELINDA CRATCHIT​: The second oldest daughter, happy, sweet, loving, energetic.
CAROL CRATCHIT​: The third oldest daughter, happy, sweet, loving, energetic.
DOUG CRATCHIT​: The second oldest boy, happy, sweet, loving, energetic.
TINY TIM​: (6 - 9) Optimistic and gentle spirited. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and
hope. More than anyone Tiny Tim embodies the Christmas Spirit.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST​:​(20-35) Female, ethereal, whimsical and sensitive. Full of the
Christmas spirit.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT​:​(30 - 60) A large jovial man who wears a long cape and has a
wreath on his head.
MR. FEZZIWIG​:​(35 - 55) Robust, optimistic, full of the Christmas spirit. , a portly, jolly man.
MRS. FEZZIWIG​:​(30 - 50) Robust, loving, energetic wife. the cheerful wife of Mr. Fezziwig the
banker. Happy to reach out and help her fellow man. Later, become poor and can't understand why
Scrooge won't help her husband.
DICK WILKENS​:​(17 - 22) Young Scrooge's best friend. Energetic. Stage fight combat a plus.
OLD JOE​:​(40 - 60) Crooked pawnshop owner.
CHARWOMEN​:​(30 - 50) Character roles, energetic.
BOY SCROOGE​:​(7 - 12) Lonely, quiet and sensitive. He desperately misses his parents and wants to
find a home of his own.
YOUNG SCROOGE​: (20-30) Ambitious, selfish.
BELLE​:​(18-30) Beautiful, kind, sensitive. Young Scrooge's FiancĂ©. Young, beautiful and goodhearted.
Truly in love with young Ebenezer. Happy with the simple things in life - friends, family, and the joy
that comes from loving someone and being loved in return.
LITTLE FAN​:​(10 -14) Happy, sweet. Boy Scrooge's little sister.
NARRATORS​:​(20 - 50) Male and female. Strong, resonant voices.
CHORUS​:​(16-45) Male and female singers, actors and dancers. Some character roles will be cast
from the chorus.

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