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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by Appointment
Friday, September 27, 2013
11:30 AM to 7 PM
Lunch 1 to 1:30
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Contract
SPT
SPT- 7; $448/per week AEA minimum (negotiable)
Location
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Sloan Rehearsal Hall- Located on the 3rd floor.
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Seeking
Seeking strong actors who have some singing ability and musicality.
see breakdown.
Preparation
Sides from the play will be provided. Actors should prepare a traditonal holiday carol or hymn acapella. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: November 19, 2013
First Preview: December 11, 2013
Opening:December 13,2013
Closing: December 22, 2013
Other
www.triadstage.org
AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
Personnel
Artistic Director: Preston Lane
Adapted by Preston Lane
Director: Bryan Conger
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Audition hotline 336/274-0067 x209,
artisticintern@triadstage.org.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
All roles are open and available.
Ebenezer Scrooge – 50s-60s, Caucasian. Ebenezer Scrooge is the miserly owner of a counting house. He has lived a selfish life and has isolated himself from everyone and everything. He is constantly angry by years of having his way and his old age has made it worse. While he finds himself funny, his humor is usually at the expense of other people’s feelings and tragedies. Scrooge is excitable, quick to judgment, strong willed, and powered by his greed. His stubbornness is only matched by his need to control those around him. However, somewhere in his dark soul lies the ability to feel love and joy if he could only look deep enough. He speaks with a standard British dialect.
The Ghost of Christmas Present (also plays Mrs. Fezziwig and Ensemble) – 30s-50s, Mezzo Soprano, Open Ethnicity. The Ghost of Christmas Present is the life of the party and has a joyous nature. Her jovial laugh is as big as her stature and voluminous robe. She is friendly, strong, compassionate, intelligent, and faithful. Filling a room with joy and life she loves playing a good joke, particularly on Scrooge. However, when pushed she can be demanding and forceful. She genuinely cares about the welfare of others and hopes to help them to see the error of their ways. She speaks with a standard British dialect and must be able to sing a big ballad.
Beggar Woman – 40s, 50s, Alto, Open Ethnicity. The Beggar Woman narrates the story of Scrooge and his fantastical one night journey. She lives inside and outside the story, effortlessly weaving herself throughout the action. She is accompanied by a group of beggar children who she protects and loves. She is mystical, bold, passionate, thoughtful, encouraging, and loving. Despite her low standing in the world, she displays more compassion and strength than the affluent. There is power and dignity in her nature that commands respect from those around her. She speaks with a Cockney dialect and must be able to sing a haunting lullaby.
Bob Cratchit (also plays Villager and Ensemble) – 30s, Open Ethnicity. Bob Cratchit is a clerk at Scrooge’s counting house and is paid very little. A diligent employee, he maintains a good face and allows Scrooge to take out his anger on him. He is a devoted husband and father and everything he does is for them. Barely being able to provide for them, it is his love and guidance that keeps them together. He is kind, hardworking, generous, resilient, thoughtful, and possesses a firm love for his fellow man. Bob sees the bright side of things and even in the darkest times his spirit is joyful. He speaks with a Cockney dialect.
Jacob Marley (also plays Businessman and Ensemble) – 50s-60s, open ethnicity. Jacob Marley was Scrooge’s partner before his death and like Scrooge he was selfish and miserly. However, in death he has seen the error of his ways and is paying for his sins. Shackled by the chains he created in life, he is determined to change the path of Scrooge. He is forceful, intimidating, pained, and in tremendous agony. There is a desperation that runs through his being and his heart is filled with grief and concern for his friend. He speaks with a standard British dialect.
Mr. Fezziwig (also plays Old Joe, Villager, and Ensemble) – 40s-50s, Open Ethnicity. Mr. Fezziwig gave Scrooge his start as a young apprentice and was a father figure to him. A successful businessman, he created a workplace that was warm, inviting and nurturing to those that worked for him. He is loving, kind, compassionate, faithful and knows how to throw a fantastic party. His drive and integrity keeps the office open without needing to shout to get his way. A smile and a hand shake are his tools for a successful work place. He cares deeply for Scrooge and wants nothing but the best for him. He speaks with a standard British dialect.
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