Adapted by Doris Baizley
Co-Directed by Andrus Nichols & Drew Ledbetter
Produced by Michael Kevin Baldwin
Stage & Production Management by Caroline Lapinski
Choreographed by Sarah Cuoco
Music Direction by Savannah Stevenson
Costume Design by Kate DeAngelis
Scenic Design and Technical Direction by David Palmieri
Lighting Design by Alix Lewis
Musical Accompaniment by Beckie Wallace
Seeking local actors, singers, and movers between the ages of 11 and 18 for the Sharon Playhouse Holiday YouthStage Production of A Christmas Carol, playing December 18-22, 2024
Auditions: Sunday, October 27, 2024
This is a production that will feature local youth (ages 11-18). In order to audition, individuals must turn 11 years old by October 27, 2024. These are volunteer positions and there is no fee to participate.
It is likely that not all actors who audition will be cast.
Auditions Round 1: Sunday, October 27, 10am-1pm
Those auditioning will be assigned a 4-minute time slot between 10am and 1pm. During the 4-minute time slot, actors will perform a scene and sing a short song.
See below for the audition materials that actors should prepare.
Auditions Round 2: Sunday, October 27, 2:00-4:00pm
All individuals auditioning will be called during this time. This block of time will consist of reading scenes from the script and singing callbacks. There is nothing that actors need to prepare for this portion of the audition.
General Rehearsal Details:
General rehearsals will take place between Saturday, November 9 and Friday, December 13. Rehearsals will take place a few weekday evenings and one or two weekend days, per week. A conflict sheet will be submitted at auditions so that a master schedule can be crafted. IMPORTANT: Actors will not be called all days and times that you see on the conflict sheet. There is some flexibility during this period, since we know students have other commitments. Youth availability will be collected so as to create a rehearsal schedule that best serves the whole company. Once the show is cast, a final rehearsal schedule will be distributed by Saturday, November 9.
Tech and Performance Details:
Tech Rehearsals will take place between Saturday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 17. Performances will be Wednesday, December 18 at 7pm, Thursday, December 19 at 7pm, Friday December 20 at 7:00pm, Saturday December 21 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday, December 22 at 2:00pm. The actor’s call time will be 90 minutes before curtain. All actors will be required to participate in strike on Sunday, December 22 after the show finishes from 3:30-5:30pm.
To Audition for A Christmas Carol, please complete the following 3 Steps:
Sign up: A Christmas Carol Audition Form
Prepare the Audition Materials
Bring a completed Conflict Sheet and Audition Form to auditions
Audition Materials:
For their 4-minute time slot in round 1 of auditions, actors should prepare two things: a scene and a song.
The Scene: please prepare the following scene. Auditioners can choose to play either the Stage Manager or the Prop Boy in the following scene. A reader will read the other part in the audition. The scene does not need to be memorized - the actors can hold the paper in their hand.
A Christmas Carol - Audition Scene and Song.pdf
The Song: please be prepared to sing this short clip from the song, “O Christmas Tree” This does not need to be memorized - actors can hold the paper in their hands. In the audition, actors will sing with the accompaniment track (without other voices).
Lyric Sheet: A Christmas Carol - Audition Scene and Song.pdf
Melody/Rehearsal Track: O Christmas Tree - Melody & Rehearsal Track.m4a
Accompaniment Track: O Christmas Tree - Accompaniment Track.m4a
Conflict Sheet and Audition Form
Bring the following two documents with you to your individual audition appointment in Round 1:
Once you have signed up to audition, you will be contacted by email with your 4-minute time slot for Round 1. Reminder: all individuals are called for Round 2 of auditions from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, October 27.
A Christmas Carol Script
To get to know the story better and to learn more about the parts that are available, please read the script, adapted by Doris Baizely:
Questions? Email Michael Kevin Baldwin (Education Director) and Sarah Cuoco (Education Manager) at