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Audition Notices

Auditions for A Christmas Carol

ImageThe Chatham Community Players will hold open auditions for their beloved Philip Wm. McKinley's original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' most famous work, A Christmas Carol. The show, which has been produced annually since 1985, is being restaged and reimagined with new sets and special effects.

Director Bob Cline seeks a large cast of varying types and ages, all of whom need to sing and move well. Production dates are: December 4-December 21.

ImageAuditions will be held for Children (16 years and younger) on Sunday, September 14 at 7pm at The Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham. Auditions for Adults will take place on Monday, September 15th at 7:00pm at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham and Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00pm at The Chatham United Methodist Church, 460 Main Street, Chatham.

Musical Director Judy Stanton asks that auditioners be ready to sing a song, which shows their vocal range, and must bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.

Child actors without previous audition experience or material can choose a traditional holiday song or another non-rock song that they know well.

For more information, please visit the auditions page.

Principal Roles

Charles Dickens a tenor who narrates the show. Scrooge the center of the production, requires a character baritone voice and an actor with both comic and dramatic range. Tiny Tim a young boy (or girl) soprano with a winning smile. Bob Crachit needs a warm baritone. Mrs. Crachit requires a mezzo soprano with a big heart.

Additional Cast Members

The Ghost of Christmas Past (a young girl or boy with a lilting soprano), should be a dancer or have had dance training. The Ghost of Christmas Present (an imposing character tenor) Must be comfortable with music and be physically fit. Belle (an ingénue soprano age 18-24). Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig comic character actors needed.

Image Various other ensemble members portray a variety of roles including the Pawnbroker, Charwoman, Undertaker, Laundress, Cratchit Children, the Ghost of Marley, Young Scrooge, Fan, Scrooge's Nephew and Niece, and Carolers.

The Chatham Players have an open call casting policy. ALL roles are open, none are precast, and everyone is encouraged to audition. Any questions, please call Kristin Furlong at (732) 208-4184 or email her for assistance.