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Audition Notices

Image “Become a part of a holiday tradition!” The Chatham Community Players will hold open auditions for Philip Wm. McKinley's original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' most famous work, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This biennial event has been pleasing audiences in Chatham since 1988..

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 3 thru 19, 2010.

Auditions will be held for Children (16 years and younger) on Saturday, September 11 at 10am at Stanley Congregational Church - 94 Fairmount Ave, Chatham.

Auditions for Adults will take place on Sunday, September 12th at 6:00pm at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham and on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00pm at Stanley Congregational Church - 94 Fairmount Ave, Chatham.

ImageMusical 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.

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 - 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

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 at kristinbarber33@yahoo.com.