| Show | A Christmas Carol |
| Company | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts |
| Notes | Looking to cast a multi-generational, multi-ethnic cast with many featured roles. All actors must be strong singers and must be able to learn choreography and staged movement. Call back dates are TBD. During call backs actors may be asked to sing again and to read from the script. Sides will be provided. |
| Instructions | Please be available for ALL PERFORMANCES. Please be prepared to sing a song at least 8 bars in length. An accompanist will be provided. |
| Performance Dates | Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. |
| Questions | Please contact the theatre at 516-868-6400 with any questions. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts 2222 Hewlett Ave. Merrick | Jul 22 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Open | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts 2222 Hewlett Ave. Merrick | Jul 24 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Ghost of Jacob Marley | M | 45-65 | Scrooge’s former partner Tenor | Ghost of Christmas Past/Lamplighter | M | 18-30 | a sprightly, joyful apparition Tenor | Ghost of Christmas Present/Sandwich Board Man | M | 30-45 | jovial showman, larger than life must be able to soft shoe and tap dance, Baritone | Bob Cratchit | M | 30-40 | Scrooge’s hardworking clerk Tenor/Baritone | Tiny Tim | M | 9-12 | sickly son of Bob Cratchit Boy Soprano | Fred Anderson | M | 20-30 | Scrooge's nephew Tenor/Baritone | Mr. Fezziwig | M | 40-65 | kind-hearted bank owner Tenor | John Smythe | M | 30+ | recently widowed and in debt to Scrooge Baritone | Beadle | M | 35-55 | worker in Scrooge’s bank Baritone | Old Joe | M | 45-65 | rag picker who scavenges off the deceased Baritone | Jonathan | M | 8-14 | Street urchin Boy Soprano | Young Ebenezer Scrooge | M | 18+ | Tenor | Young Jacob Marley | M | 18+ | Tenor/Baritone | Ebenezer Scrooge aged 8-10 | M | 8-10 | Boy Soprano | Ebenezer Scrooge aged 12-14 | M | 12-14 | Boy Soprano/Tenor | Peter Cratchit aged 8+ | M | 8-10 | Boy Soprano | Ghost of Christmas Future/Blind Old Hag | F | 40-60 | goes from blind old hag to beautiful mute dancer alto/mezzo soprano | Mrs. Fezziwig | F | 40-50 | cheerful wife of Mr. Fezziwig Soprano | Emily | F | 18+ | love interest of young Ebenezer Scrooge Soprano | Mrs. Cratchit | F | 30-40 | Cratchit’s patient wife alto/mezzo soprano | Mrs. Mops | F | 40-65 | Scrooge’s dour housekeeper Songs to Know - alto/mezzo soprano | Grace Smythe | F | 8-12 | daughter of John Smythe, whose mother died recently Soprano | Fan Scrooge | F | 8-12 | sister of Ebenezer Scrooge, aged 8-12 Soprano | Sally Anderson | F | 20-30 | Fred’s (Scrooge’s nephew) wife Soprano | Pantomime Girl | F | 15+ | Must be able to dance | Martha Cratchit | F | 12-15 | Soprano | Belinda Cratchit | F | 8+ | Soprano | Ensemble | M/F | 0+ | Includes rich men/women, charwomen, carolers, businessmen, bankers, street vendors, ghosts, party guests, undertakers, creditors, cooks, sailors, monks, gravediggers, Salvation Army folks, villagers and children, and a chorus of child angels. Full chorus will be in several large group scenes and big production numbers. | Ebenezer Scrooge (Lead) | M | 45-65 | Baritone |