| The special one-hour performance (based on Charles Dickens's story, adapted by Dr. Andrew Harris) is an annual family tradition at MRT. Each season, more people are discovering this timeless story in a way only MRT can tell, with families coming back every year and making it part of their holiday season tradition. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by ghosts who show him his own past and present. He is also shown what the future holds for him if he doesn't change his ways. Show is Rated PG due to ghosts and thematic elements around death. |
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| Presented by: | McKinney Repertory Theatre |
| Audition Start: | September 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Audition End: | September 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Audition Details: | Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No memorization required-just a willingness to jump in and collaborate. Sample sides are provided below. Headshots and resumes are not required, but they are welcome if you have them. Walk-ins are accepted at auditions. For those unable to attend auditions but interested in participating in the show, alternative arrangements for a video audition can be made by emailing auditions@mckinneyrep.org. |
| Audition Location: | TBD |
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| Rehearsal Dates: | October 8 - December 10 |
| Performance Dates: | December 11 - 19 |
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| Roles Available: |
All characters open for auditions. Note: Double casting is possible, and age ranges are approximate. Some parts will involve mild dancing.
Carolers, Party Guests, Friends of Fred, Business persons, Pallbearers - Any age Male Roles: Ebenezer Scrooge – (50s-70s) Curmudgeon who changes his miserly ways to total reform. Charles Dickens – (30s-40s) Beard desired. Narrator and a bit of a chameleon. Ghost of Jacob Marley – (50s) Scrooge’s partner and harbinger of subsequent hauntings. Mr. Fezziwig – (40s-60) Former boss of young Scrooge who is happy and joyous. Ghost of Christmas Present – (30s-50s) A Jolly, Loud Spirit. Bob Cratchit – (30s-50s) Father of the family and employee of Scrooge. Old Joe – (30s-60s) Fence for stolen merchandise. Businessman #1-#4 – (30s-60s) London businessman as part of the mercantile exchange. Charitable Gent #1-#2 – (30s-60s) Respectable businessmen, looking for donations. Beggar – (30s-60s) Homeless person on the streets of London. Fred – (20s-30s) Scrooge’s nephew. A Romantic, mild-tempered man. Jack – (20s-30s) Friend of Fred and party guest. Ted – (20s-30s) Friend of Fred and party guest. Topper – (20s-30s) Friend of Fred and party guest. Young Scrooge – (18-25) Scrooge in his younger days, before his back is turned on the world. Dick Wilkens – (18-25) A friend and coworker of young Scrooge. Peter Cratchit – (Middle School Age) The quietest of the Cratchit Family. Ned Cratchit – (Elem School age) Twin to Sally. Boy Scrooge – (Elem School age) Finds books more comforting than Father’s dwelling. Turkey Boy – (Elem School age) Boy that Scrooge contracts to buy the prize turkey. Tiny Tim – (Elem School age) The youngest, feeblest Cratchit. Want – (Elem School age) Waif representing the imagery of want to Scrooge. Female Roles: Mrs. Fezziwig – (30s-50s) Wife of Mr. Fezziwig. Mrs. Cratchit – (30s-50s) Wife of Bob and mother to the family and Tiny Tim. Mrs. Dilber – (30s-50s) Cockney. Comedic. A maid in Scrooge’s service. Mrs. Filcher – (30s-50s) Cockney. Comedic. A maid in Scrooge’s service. Belle – (18-25) Tragically in love with Young Scrooge. Martha Cratchit – (18-25s) The eldest of the Cratchit family who works. Mary – (16-25) Friend of Fred and party guest. Beth – (16-25) Friend of Fred and party guest. Meg – (16-25) Friend of Fred and party guest. Belinda Cratchit (16-20) Middle daughter of the Cratchit family. Ghost of Christmas Past – (16-30) A young looking apparition with age old wisdom. Little Fan – (Elem School age) Scrooge’s sister. She loves her brother. Undertaker’s Daughter – (Elem School age) A girl who sells the candlesticks to Old Joe. Sally Cratchit – (Elem School age) Twin to Ned. Ignorance – (Elem School age) Waif representing imagery of ignorance to Scrooge. |
| Compensation: | All roles are volunteer only and are not paid, however, a stipend will be given to all adults (18+) cast in the show and children (under 17 years of age) will be given two comp. tickets to be shared with family or friends. |
| Originally Posted: | 2026-09-09 |