Casting Call: A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol

Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Play

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

This production will operate as an open-book profit share with a guaranteed minimum (see 'Comments' section). We are accepting both Union and Non-Union artists under a CAEA Artists Collective Policy.

Deadline:

Oct 23, 2022

Cities for response:

Toronto

Comments

Artists will receive a minimum guaranteed fee of $400 before profit share (1 share/actor). Two young actors will alternate the role of Tiny Tim, with a guaranteed fee of $200 before profit share (0.5 share/actor). These minimums are based on a cautious estimate of box office revenue. We are actively pursuing sponsorships and will be running a crowdfunding campaign.

PLEASE NOTE: in the event the run needs to be cancelled or cut short due to illness or other Covid-19 related considerations, artists will receive a guaranteed fee of $100/ea ($50/ea for the young actors) plus a share of any profit.

More detailed information about this project (including Covid-related precautions) can be found on our full Audition Notice here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bfsi1zqi4eMdsQvEJ4dbzJltjvRH9sH7xMgE4iOFnvA/edit?usp=sharing

Storyline

A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a highly original, immersive, and critically-acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story, set in the historic Campbell House Museum at Queen and University in downtown Toronto. Our production invites audiences to step into the world of Victorian London and follow flinty miser Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghostly journey of redemption. For more information about the show, please feel free to read our 2019 review from NOW Magazine (NNNNN): https://nowtoronto.com/culture/theatre/a-christmas-carol-campbell-house-justin-haigh

We are actively interested in seeing Union and Non-Union artists from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, all gender identities and expressions, all abilities, and all body types. Genders listed in the breakdown are specific to the character, not necessarily the performer. In accordance with our Anti-Racism and Oppression Initiative, we welcome all submissions but strongly encourage IBPOC artists to apply.

Most actors will be playing 2-3 characters. Ability to do a British accent (RP, Cockney) is a must, and classical theatre training is a plus. The show contains some musical elements so basic singing skills are also useful.

PLEASE NOTE: All artists involved in this production must be at least 3X vaccinated against Covid-19 before rehearsal start.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Ghost of Christmases Past / Ensemble	All 20 - 35 Years old
Description A calm and gentle ethereal presence; a youthful spirit.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Bob Cratchit / Ensemble	Male 30 - 45 Years old
Description A modest and good-humoured family man pained by his son’s illness. Early 30s to Mid 40s.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew) / Augustus (Scrooge’s Father) / Ensemble	Male 25 - 40 Years old
Description A bright and cheerful young man impervious to his uncle’s curmudgeonly ways (Fred) / A loving and well-meaning father (Augustus). Mid 20s to Late 30s.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Emily Cratchit / Ensemble	Female 27 - 45 Years old
Description Bob’s wife; a loving mother not afraid to speak her mind or defend her family. Early 30s to Mid 40s.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Martha Cratchit / Lydia Berryman / Ensemble	Female 18 - 28 Years old
Description Bob and Emily’s daughter (Martha) / The bold daughter of a man indebted to Scrooge (Lydia). Late teens to Mid 20s.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Violet or Tim Cratchit / Little Ebenezer	All 8 - 12 Years old
Description Bob and Emily’s youngest child; in poor health but strong in spirit (Violet or Tim) / Scrooge as a young child (Ebenezer). 8-12. Please note: this character can be played by a young actor of any gender.

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