A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Directed by Liz Mathis
Performances December 12-21, 2025
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that 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 and 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.
A Christmas Carol is presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
Directed by Liz Mathis
Performances December 12-21, 2025
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that 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 and 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.
A Christmas Carol is presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Haynes Ace Hardware, and the Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
SEEKING A DIVERSE CAST FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES, ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
(You must be 10+ to audition)
(You must be 10+ to audition)
Scrooge
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father's advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he's become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Cratchit
Tiny Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she's got.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim
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.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fred
Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge's past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as they show Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
Scrooge's former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Young Scrooge's Mother
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 20 to 40
Young Scrooge
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 10-14
Fan
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 10-14
Emily
Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig
A portly, jolly 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.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Featured Dancers; Cratchitt Children; Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks; and so many more!
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father's advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he's become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Cratchit
Tiny Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she's got.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim
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.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 9 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fred
Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge's past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as they show Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading.
Gender: Male or Female presenting
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
Scrooge's former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Young Scrooge's Mother
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 20 to 40
Young Scrooge
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 10-14
Fan
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 10-14
Emily
Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
Gender: Female presenting
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig
A portly, jolly 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.
Gender: Male presenting
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Featured Dancers; Cratchitt Children; Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks; and so many more!
AUDITION DETAILS AND AGREEMENT
AUDITIONS: Auditions are available for ages 10+ and will be held on Sunday, September 14 at Red Curtain Theatre in Downtown Conway (913 W Oak Street). Callbacks, if needed, will be held later that week. Please be aware that not all who audition are guaranteed a role. If you unable to attend auditions on September 14, instructions will be sent regarding video submissions. You will schedule an audition appointment as part of this sign up process.
AUDITION PREPARATION: Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a backing track for your accompaniment. We will have a speaker available to play your accompaniment. We may ask you to do a reading from the script during your audition. Sides can be found HERE. You will also be asked to learn a short dance sequence with our choreographer. You can expect your audition to take 30-45 minutes.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 20 and will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 6-9pm. Not all performers will be called to all rehearsals. Rehearsals will extend past 9pm the weeks of December 1 and December 8. A final dress rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 11 from 6-11pm. A brush up rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 18 from 6-10pm.
PERFORMANCES: Performances are scheduled December 12-14 and 19-21 at Red Curtain Theatre. If needed, Thursday evening brush up rehearsal will be used as an additional performance.
COSTUMES: Each cast member will be responsible for providing their own costume for this production. They will work closely with the director and a costumer to accomplish this.
A NOTE ON STAGED INTIMACY: Theatrical intimacy is any action on stage where the given circumstances of the scene or the overall production calls for touch, both physical and imaginative, or moments between actors of simulated sexuality or sexual violence. Red Curtain Theatre utilizes an Intimacy Coordinator to improve processes and incorporate safer practices for theatrical intimacy in our rehearsals. All scenes with intimacy follow a specific set of staging and rehearsal protocols rooted in consent and safety for the actors.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at rehearsals is extremely important when preparing for such a large production and we encourage each cast member to be at every rehearsal they are called to if possible. We ask that all known conflicts are communicated during audition signups. Attendance at all rehearsals December 1 through performances is required. Not every cast member will be required to attend every full rehearsal. An excessive amount of missed rehearsals, as determined by the director, will be cause for removal from the production. Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director.
ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: Red Curtain Theatre's mission is to provide an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires actors of all ages and believes in fostering a safe environment for all artists. We follows a strict policy of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Any behavior (speech, action, etc.) that does not strive to uphold these values will not be tolerated and will lead to the cast member's removal from the production by the director and/or producer. In addition, negative attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the use of foul language, disrespect toward the director, crew, volunteers and/or cast members, bullying, teasing and unwillingness to participate.
By clicking below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of auditioning for this production.
AUDITION PREPARATION: Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a backing track for your accompaniment. We will have a speaker available to play your accompaniment. We may ask you to do a reading from the script during your audition. Sides can be found HERE. You will also be asked to learn a short dance sequence with our choreographer. You can expect your audition to take 30-45 minutes.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 20 and will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 6-9pm. Not all performers will be called to all rehearsals. Rehearsals will extend past 9pm the weeks of December 1 and December 8. A final dress rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 11 from 6-11pm. A brush up rehearsal will be held Thursday, December 18 from 6-10pm.
PERFORMANCES: Performances are scheduled December 12-14 and 19-21 at Red Curtain Theatre. If needed, Thursday evening brush up rehearsal will be used as an additional performance.
COSTUMES: Each cast member will be responsible for providing their own costume for this production. They will work closely with the director and a costumer to accomplish this.
A NOTE ON STAGED INTIMACY: Theatrical intimacy is any action on stage where the given circumstances of the scene or the overall production calls for touch, both physical and imaginative, or moments between actors of simulated sexuality or sexual violence. Red Curtain Theatre utilizes an Intimacy Coordinator to improve processes and incorporate safer practices for theatrical intimacy in our rehearsals. All scenes with intimacy follow a specific set of staging and rehearsal protocols rooted in consent and safety for the actors.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance at rehearsals is extremely important when preparing for such a large production and we encourage each cast member to be at every rehearsal they are called to if possible. We ask that all known conflicts are communicated during audition signups. Attendance at all rehearsals December 1 through performances is required. Not every cast member will be required to attend every full rehearsal. An excessive amount of missed rehearsals, as determined by the director, will be cause for removal from the production. Exceptions to this rule due to extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the director.
ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR POLICY: Red Curtain Theatre's mission is to provide an atmosphere that nurtures and inspires actors of all ages and believes in fostering a safe environment for all artists. We follows a strict policy of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Any behavior (speech, action, etc.) that does not strive to uphold these values will not be tolerated and will lead to the cast member's removal from the production by the director and/or producer. In addition, negative attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the use of foul language, disrespect toward the director, crew, volunteers and/or cast members, bullying, teasing and unwillingness to participate.
By clicking below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of auditioning for this production.