• Friday, October 18, 2024 - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Ages 7+
Please prepare a 30 to 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 (any gender). There is also a contemporary combination for featured dancers (any gender).
General Dance Audition (required for all who audition)
Tap Combination (prepare the combination in the video and be prepared to present your favorite time step)
Contemporary combination - put together a combination on your own that includes a minimum of: a pirouette, 4 chaine turns, Chasse saute arabesque on both sides, Chasse step leap on both sides
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 18, 2024. Videos should include a 30 to 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 21
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 (Attendance at all performances is required)
• Thursday, December 12 -10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 13 - 10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 13 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 14 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, December 14 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 15 - 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. 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. Potentially split into 2 roles. (Prepare contemporary combination)
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 they will be happy as long as they have each other. Represents the Christmas spirit with hope and goodness.
Fred Anderson - Vocal range A2-F4. Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world. Warm and compassionate, Scrooge's nephew feels sorry for the old man, yet feels familial obligation to him. He is essentially who Scrooge was before Marley died.
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.
Fan at 10 - Vocal range A4-E5. Younger sister to Scrooge. Must be able to dance (prepare contemporary combination).
Martha Cratchit - Sister to Tiny Tim. Loves her family.
Scrooge's Mother - Vocal range C4-C5. Sad yet beautiful cameo moment.
Acolytes - 4 featured dancers (prepare contemporary combination)
Christmas Cracker Dancers - 2 featured dancers (prepare contemporary combination)
Featured Ensemble Roles
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