A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Kyle Weiler
Audition Information
When: Sunday, August 16, 12:30-3:30 PM and Monday, August 17, 5:30-9:30 PM
Where: Auditions will be held at the Phipps Center for the Arts (109 Locust St, Hudson, WI 54016) in the Black Box Theater.
Who: This audition is open to performers ages 9 and up.
What to Expect: Auditions will be held in 5-minute time slots with a 15-minute movement call at the end of the hour. Please prepare:
- A 1-minute comedic monologue or short story. You may also prepare an excerpt of the opening narration from A Christmas Carol. (Find the excerpt here)
- A 1-minute cut of a holiday tune of your choosing, to be performed acapella. If you are an instrumentalist, you may accompany yourself.
- Be prepared for a short movement call. Dress comfortably, and wear shoes you feel good moving in.
- If you play an instrument, we would love for you to bring it along and demonstrate a short, 1-2 minute excerpt of your choosing. Your selection can be any genre!
Performers must fill out the audition form here: A Christmas Carol Audition Form
Callbacks: Invited callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 26, from 12:30-4:00 PM in the Black Box Theater at the Phipps.
What to Bring
- If you haven't submitted your audition form before the audition, please bring a resume and headshot.
About the Show
A reimagining of the classic tale, the Phipps is excited to present a new production of A Christmas Carol. Condensed into one act, this production will be rooted in ensemble-based storytelling, utilizing puppetry, dance, music, and theatrical magic of all kinds. The creative team is eager to highlight actors who play instruments - violin, guitar, percussion, cello, etc. This production will showcase 8 versatile adult actors and 4 child actors*, who can each fulfill a variety of roles.
*To provide more opportunities, we are looking to double-cast the youth tracks. Performances will be shared.
Character Breakdown
The majority of characters we currently encounter adhere to the gender binary. Despite these limitations, our casting aims to be inclusive. We encourage and welcome auditions from gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors for roles that resonate with their identities.
Actor 1: Ebenezer Scrooge
Actor 2: Bob Cratchit, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 3: Collector, Mr Fezziwig, Christmas Present, Poor Old Man, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 4: Belle, Belinda, Fred’s Wife, Poor Old Woman, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 5: Apprentice Scrooge, Peter, Collector, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 6: Marley, Postman, Mr. Wilkins, Old Rich Man, Fred’s Friend, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 7: Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Cratchit, Old Rich Woman, Christmas Day Woman, Caroler, Ensemble
Actor 8: Nephew Fred, Dick, Poor Young Man, Caroler, Ensemble
Youth Actors 1 & 2 (Ages 9-14): Tiny Tim, Ignorance, Caroler, Ensemble, Wilkin’s daughter, Young Scrooge, Martha, Want, Turkey Boy
Scheduling Information
Rehearsals Begin: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Tech Week Begins: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Performances:
Fri, Nov 27 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 28 @ 2:00pm
Sun, Nov 29 @ 2:00pm
Fri, Dec 4 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 5 @ 2:00pm
Sun, Dec 6 @ 2:00pm
Fri, Dec 11 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 12 @ 2:00pm
Sat, Dec 12 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Sept 13 @ 2:00pm
Fri, Dec 18 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 19 @ 2:00pm
Sat, Dec 19 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Sept 20 @ 2:00pm
Background Checks
As detailed in the Phipps Youth Protection Policy, all staff, contractors, and volunteers (including all parents/guardians) of the Phipps Center for the Arts who may have contact with youth as part of their responsibilities are required to submit to and pass a background check before attending rehearsals. Once the background check is complete, the Phipps will delete the background check form and personal information.