AUDITION NOTICE Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and The Beast, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Little Shop Of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once On This Island) breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, & Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. – MTI Shows Performances Run: Thursday, 24 Nov – Sunday, 18 Dec, 2016 Thurs thru Sat @ 8PM Sun @ 2PM 16 performances What about rehearsals?

When are the auditions? Sunday, 1 May, 2016 from 1pm – 5pm

Rehearsals run on Sundays (2pm – 6pm), Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (7pm – 10pm). Cast members are certainly not required for every rehearsal every week. Full cast rehearsals each day will only begin in November.

Tuesday, 3 May, 2016 from 7pm – 10pm

Any longer rehearsals?

Wednesday, 4 May, 2016 from 7pm – 10pm

Sunday, 13 Nov, 2016: Costume parade & sitzprobe (1pm – 6pm)

Where are the auditions? Oshawa’s Dnipro Centre 681 Dnipro Boulevard Oshawa If necessary, when are callbacks? Sunday, 15 May, 2016 from 1pm – 5pm

Sunday, 20 Nov, 2016: Q2Q/Tech rehearsal (12pm – 10pm w/ potluck dinner) Rehearsals during tech week will run 6pm – 11pm (Monday & Tuesday only…no rehearsal on Wednesday, 23 Nov, 2016)

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A completed audition form (filled out and submitted online during registration at dancynproductions.com). You must bring a theatre resume with you to your audition. If available, please bring a headshot along with your resume (if you don’t have a headshot, don’t worry). You will need to prepare three things: two (2) songs – one uptempo, and one dramatic – and one (1) monologue of your choice (comedic or dramatic is fine!). Due to time constraints and depending on how many people are at the audition, you may not get through all of your prepared audition material, so do not worry if you are cut off early. You will be given a re-direct to your monologue from the director. Please bring an iPod/iPhone/MP3/Walkman with your backing track/accompaniment on it for your singing portion of the audition (anything with an aux input). You will be taken through a range test for vocals, to see where your voice fits. There will be a group dance audition with all those auditioning that night.

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If you don’t have a headshot, we will take a headshot when you arrive for your audition. In the theatre, ten minutes early is on time – so please arrive accordingly for your audition. The Sunday audition begins at 1pm, and the others begin at 7pm. Auditions (like rehearsals) are closed. No family member, friend, or visitor is allowed in the audition room. Everyone auditions in front of everyone and with everyone (don’t be nervous…this is a great time to make new friends and have a chat with somebody). Callbacks may be held, if necessary. If you get a callback, it doesn’t mean you will be cast in the show and vice-versa. Rehearsals begin on August 21st, 2016. All cast must be available for all performances and rehearsals in the final two weeks before opening. If you are cast in the show, there are no membership dues, but your email is added to our newsletter base. You MUST register for an audition. If you need to cancel your audition, please do so 48 hours prior to your audition. All cast members are required to sign a contract, if cast in the show.

Character Descriptions (courtesy of Music Theatre International): Note: ages listed are what the character should LOOK like, and doesn’t necessarily represent an actor’s own age. The most suitable actor will be cast for any particular role. Scrooge A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father's advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he's become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 65 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mr. Cratchit A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mrs. Cratchit Tiny Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she's got. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Tiny Tim Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit's youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy. Gender: Male Age: 9 to 12

Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Fred Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ghost Of Christmas Present A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ghost Of Christmas Past An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge's past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading. Gender: Female Age: 50 to 65

Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Marley Scrooge's former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Scrooge's Mother Young Scrooge Fan Emily Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mrs. Fezziwig The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful. Gender: Female Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mr. Fezziwig A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge's first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.

Gender: Male Age: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ensemble Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks How do I book an audition? Online at dancynproductions.com, under the SHOWS tab (click AUDITIONS). You will be sent a confirmation email within 72 hours of your registration. What if I have other questions? Email the producer at [email protected], or call the director anytime at (289)-9882040

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