A Christmas Carol - Worcester, MA EPA (06.11.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, June 11, 2026

12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment, please visit the following
link: https://forms.office.com/pages... . A representative from the theatre will follow up to confirm your time slot within 3 business days. Please no phone calls. Email [email protected] with additional questions.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$827 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (See breakdown).

Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, are encouraged to submit.

PREPARATION

Sides will be emailed to the confirmed list of actors on June 9th and will also be available in printed form at the check-in desk. Additionally, prepare a short song (16 bars), holiday or legit preferred.

LOCATION

Hanover Theatre - Conservatory and Event Center

551 Main St

Worcester, MA 01608

PERSONNEL

Based on the novel by: Charles Dickens

Adapted by: Troy Siebels

Director: Billie Aken-Tyers

Expected to attend:

Director: Billie Aken-Tyers

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: November 17, 2026

Opening: December 17, 2026

Closing: December 23, 2026

OTHER

TheHanoverTheatre.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Note: Youth performers who are members of the Actors’ Equity Association may audition for any roles at this time, but it's likely that the following roles will be cast at a later date: Turkey Boy, Peter Cratchit and Tiny Tim.

ALL ROLES. Excellent ensemble skills are a must for all roles listed. British accents, musical instruments and experience with physical movement and puppetry is a plus.

SEEKING:

[EBENEZER SCROOGE] Any ethnicity. 50s-60s. Very broad character arc from cold and curmudgeonly to vulnerable to warm.

[JACOB MARLEY] Any ethnicity. 40s-50s. Like Scrooge, covers a very broad range of emotions in a short time. A member of ensemble following appearance as Marley, vocal and movement abilities a plus. Note: Jacob Marley flies on a single-point rig, previous experience preferred but not critical; character is 5’8” or under and 160lbs or less for flying purposes.

[ADULT TIMOTHY] Any ethnicity. 40s. Narrator. Vocal and movement abilities a plus. A member of the ensemble and will double as multiple roles-including but not limited to Topper and Young Scrooge.

[BOB CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. 30s-40s. Scrooge’s Clerk. Vocal and movement abilities a plus. Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim on his shoulder. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[MRS. CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. 30s-40s. Attentive Wife and Mother. Good with harmonies. movement ability a plus. Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles-including but not limited to Christmas Future. Comfortable wearing an additional 25lbs of weight as Christmas Future.

[MARTHA CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. 20s. Eldest daughter of the Cratchits. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[BELINDA CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. Presents younger than 20. Daughter of the Cratchits. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles including but not limited to Fan.

[GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT] Any ethnicity. 30s-60s. Joyful and wise. Comfortable with light movement. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST] Any ethnicity. 20s-40s. Wise and empathetic. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles including but not limited to the Matchseller and Lucy.

[BELLE] Any ethnicity. 20s. Wise beyond her years. Vocal Range: Soprano. Good with harmonies. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles including but not limited to Suzanna.

[MR. FEZZIWIG] Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Boisterous and energetic. Comfortable with light movement. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[MRS. FEZZIWIG] Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Everyone’s favorite mother. Comfortable with light movement. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[DICK WILKINS] Any ethnicity. 20s. Fezziwig’s Clerk. Comfortable with light movement. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

[FRED] Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Cheerful and outgoing. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles-including but not limited to Old Joe.

[MILLIE] Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Married to Fred, a gracious hostess. A member of the ensemble and will double multiple roles.

Note: Youth performers who are members of the Actors’ Equity Association may audition for any roles at this time, but it's likely that the following roles will be cast at a later date:

Turkey Boy

Peter Cratchit

Tiny Tim

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $827 weekly minimum

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  AEA