Auditions
A CHRISTMAS CAROL AUDITIONS
OHIO Lancaster Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas. This production is a special holiday collaboration between The Lancaster Playhouse, Ohio University Lancaster Theatre and Garret Players.
Actors and crew are needed, along with adults and youth ages 10 and up.
"A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas" is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)."
AUDITION DATES
- Wednesday, August 14th | 6:30 PM
- Saturday, August 17th | 10:00 AM
- Call backs (if needed): Sunday, August 18th at 2:00PM
AUDITION LOCATION
Wagner Theater
Brasee Hall, Ohio University Lancaster Campus
1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
CREW NEEDED
Crew & technical help (18 and older) are needed in all areas for this show, which has lots of special effects, period costumes and specialized props. If interested, please complete the form and you will be contacted. Crew only applicants do not need to attend auditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
There is flexible gender-neutral casting. Auditions are open to anyone 10 years of age and older and will consist of cold readings from the script. There is some music in the show. If interested in a singing role, please prepare your favorite Christmas carol and bring your own recorded track. If you are not a singer, don't worry. There are plenty of non-singing roles available. Interested in reading the script? A "read in the library" copy is at the information desk at the main branch of the Fairfield County District Library.
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
A cast announcement will be made by email and will also be posted online when confirmed. Please check your email and respond as directed. All cast members will need to sign the OHIO University Lancaster Theatre Code of Conduct which will be distributed by email before the first rehearsal along with additional paperwork for those under 18 years of age.
SHOW DATES
- Wednesday, December 4 | 10:00 AM - for local schools
- Thursday, December 5 | 7:00 PM
- Friday, December 6 | 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 7 | 2:00 PM
- Sunday, December 8th | 2:00 PM
REHEARSAL DATES
Rehearsals begin: Thursday, September 15
Rehearsals will be held 3 days per week in the Wagner Theatre until the week of November 10 when the number will increase as needed to integrate technical and final rehearsals. The entire cast is not called to every rehearsal.
Weekend rehearsals will be held from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Weekday rehearsals will be held from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
DOCUMENTS
If you are interested in auditioning, please print off the two forms below and bring to your scheduled audition time.
THE STORY
(Provided by Dramatist Play Service) This theatrical and spirited version of A Christmas Carol puts the phantasmagoric qualities of Charles Dickens’ classic tale center stage. A swirling, dancing chorus of ghosts that weave through this uplifting holiday story of redemption, magic and hope.
More Details:
A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas
By Charles Dickens
Adapted for the stage by Michael Wilson
Director: PJ Aubrey Technical and Musical Director: Victor Jones
Please note: The Lancaster Playhouse, Ohio University Lancaster Theatre and Garret Players are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to audition.