• Friday, October 13, 2023 - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 5:00-7:00 pm

Ages 7+

Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track, but it is not preferred. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged.

There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition). If you tap, please bring tap shoes. If you are interested in the Ghost of Christmas Future or the featured “wing dancers” (or if we are interested in you), be prepared to do an additional dance audition (ballet/contemporary).

General Dance Audition
Tap Combination
Contemporary Combination (Future & Wings)

We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.

Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment, and the provided dance combination(s). The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.

Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-9:30)

First company meeting - Monday, October 16

Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)

All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)

A favorite Triad holiday tradition returns with High Point Community Theatre’s musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.

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 about 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 who mean the most to him.

This is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story that had a decade-long run at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The show has featured well-known actors such as Terrence Mann, Roddy McDowall, Frank Langella, Tim Curry, Roger Daltrey, Emily Skinner, Christopher Sieber, Didi Conn, Ben Vereen, and more. It was made into a movie starring Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jason Alexander. You will love it!

Runtime is approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.

Contains some mild adult language.

PERFORMANCES
• Thursday, December 7 -10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 8 - 10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 8 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 9 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, December 9 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 10 - 2:00 pm

MUSIC BY Alan Menken
LYRICS BY Lynn Ahrens
BOOK BY Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent
Based on the story by Charles Dickens

Original Choreography by Susan Stroman
Originally directed by Mike Ockrent
Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment at the Theater at Madison Square Garden

Directed & Music Directed by Mike Lasley
Choreographed by Amanda Diorio

Character Descriptions

The following roles are available:

Ghost of Christmas Future/Blind Old Hag - Vocal range C4-F5. Needs to be able to belt and have a strong mix. Huge dance role - must be able to move in a contemporary style. Strong and mostly silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading. Creepy and eerie, yet captivating every time they are on stage. (This role could be split into 2 tracks - one for the singing and one for the dancing - the dancing role could be performed by any gender)

Tiny Tim - Vocal range B-flat 3-D5. 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. Represents the Christmas spirit with hope and goodness.

Scrooge at 18 - Vocal range B2-G4. Scrooge with the happiness of his youth and deeply in love with Emily. Sincere and warm until grasped by greed.

Emily - Vocal range B3-B-flat 5. Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed by or in need of money. Enjoys the simple things in life. Joyful and kind-hearted. In love with Scrooge at 18.

Mr. Fezziwig - Vocal range B2-B4. Must be able to move. A jolly and kind 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.

Mrs. Fezziwig - Vocal range A3-A-flat 5. Must be able to move. The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. Fun and sassy.

Sally Anderson - Vocal range C4-E-flat 5. Wife of Fred. Warm and loving.

Jonathan - Vocal range E-flat 4-E-flat 5. Fun street urchin. Comedic.

Mr. Smythe - Vocal range D-flat 3-F-sharp 4. Recently widowed. Hopeful. Poor and in debt to Scrooge. Father of Grace.

Beadle - Vocal range A2-B-flat 3. Worker in the royal exchange.

Old Joe - Vocal range F3-C-sharp 4. Scavenger of the dead.

Young Marley - Vocal range D3-F-sharp 4. Must be able to move. Starts business with Scrooge at 18 and shares a similar mindset of greed.

Scrooge at 12 - Vocal range F-sharp 3-A4. Poor orphan Scrooge works in a factory and vows to save his money. Misses and loves his sister, Fan.

Grace Smythe - Vocal range D-flat 4-F-sharp 5. Daughter of Mr. Smythe. Sad yet hopeful.

Martha Cratchit - Sister to Tiny Tim. Loves her family.

Scrooge's Mother - Vocal range C4-C5. Sad yet beautiful cameo moment.

Featured Ensemble Roles
Acolytes
Scrooge at 8
Fan at 6
Poulterer
Fishmonger
Judge
Scrooge's Father

The ensemble will perform in many different roles including:
Anderson Children
Cratchit Children
Angel Choir
Bankers
Vendors
Rich Women
Carolers
Charity Men/Women
Ghosts
Undertakers
...and more!

A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com