Audition Information:

Cedar Street Players, the community theatre wing of Ozark Actors Theatre is holding auditions for roles in its 2023 production of A Christmas Carol. Audition in person on Saturday, September 16th or Sunday, September 17th, or via video submission by Friday, September 15th at 11:59pm. We will be casting adults and children ages 8+. 
 

For this production, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community both off and on stage. Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.

Please note, the role of Ebenezer Scrooge has already been cast. All other roles are available.

This is a community theatre production. All roles are volunteer positions.

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About the Show:

About the show: In the local stage adaptation by playwrights Daniel Goff and Daniel Reardon, "A Christmas Carol" takes on vibrant new life. Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly protagonist, is visited on Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Goff and Reardon's creative reimagining infuses fresh energy into the timeless story, and this year, their script will be new and improved with more music and dance, and the production will be getting a fresh look with new costumes and improved sets and technical elements. Last year, audiences were enchanted by Scrooge's transformation, and as A Christmas Carol becomes part of Rolla's annual Christmas traditions, it will remain a powerful reminder of the importance of love, compassion, and second chances.
 

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be held on weeknights & weekends from October 23 – December 6. There will be no rehearsals on Sundays, but there will be two Sunday afternoon performances in December. We will work with actors’ conflicts to the best of our ability, but conflicts after November 26 may affect casting decisions.

Performances:  If actors are not available for all performances, they may still be considered to share a role or be assigned an understudy. Performance dates are December 7 – 17, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00.

Email swithem@ozarkactorstheatre.org with any questions

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When, Where, and How to Audition:​

• In person auditions will take place on Saturday, September 16 or Sunday, September 17 at the Cedar Street Playhouse at 701 N. Cedar Street in Rolla.

• Video submission will also be considered but must be submitted by Friday, September 15 at 11:59pm

• Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, September 19th.

What to prepare
 

• Acting: Prepare a 60 second monologue of your choice OR select from the provided sides to read from. If auditioning in person we will have someone available to read opposite of you. If submitting a video audition please have someone out of frame read opposite of you.

  • Provided monologues can be found in the registration & video submission forms.
     

• Music: Prepare 16-32 bars of the auditionee's choosing OR choose to use the provided sheet music & backing track.

  • For in-person auditions an accompanist will NOT be available but you may share a link to a file to play through our house sound system or you may bring a bluetooth speaker. Singing acapella (without any accompaniment) is also acceptable.

  • Provided audition songs can be found in the registration & video submission forms.

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How to sign up to audition:

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• Click on one of the links below and fill out your information

• If auditioning in-person, you only need to attend one audition date.

• If auditioning in-person, you do not need to also submit a video.

• In-person and video auditions will be given the same consideration.

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