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Auditions for “Scrooge! The Musical” September 2 and 3, 2024

July 31, 2024 Debra Smyers
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Fauquier Community Theatre invites you to audition for “Scrooge! The Musical” as the Holiday production for FCT’s 47th anniversary season!
 
Actors and audiences are sure to love this musical based on the classic Charles Dickens tale of “A Christmas Carol.” Book, Music, and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, the award-winning British composer, lyricist, and playwright.
 
The production is by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. The musical is directed by Jack Tessier with Music Director Anthony Smitha. Choreography is by Gabrielle Tessier.
 
Auditioning for the musical is open to the public and will take place on Monday, September 2, 2024 and Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Pre-registration is required and choice of dates and times are on the online form.
 
Auditions will take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, Virginia.
For more information and to register for an audition, visit www.FCTstage.org and click on the Auditions menu tab.
Close up look at the roles:
Ebenezer Scrooge – Main role. Older man whose great wealth has turned his heart to stone. Deaf to the needs of his fellow men, he must journey thru past/present/future to regain the spirit of charity and kindness he once had as a young man.
Voice Type: Baritone
Dance Ability: Mover
Character Age: 50s-70s
 
Bob Cratchit – Hardworking clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially to his young disabled son Tiny Tim. Maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s meanspiritedness.
Voice Type: Baritone
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Jacob Marley – Scrooge’s dead-as-a-doornail partner. Appears wearing the chains he forged in life to give a warning to Ebeneezer of his fate if he does not change his ways.
Voice Type: Bass
Dance Ability: Mover
Character Age: 50s-70s
 
The Ghost of Christmas Past – the first spirit. Very mysterious, with a warmth and kindness about her.
Voice Type: Mezzo
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
The Ghost of Christmas Present – Large, jovial spirit. He loves life and also a little bit of sarcasm.
Voice Type: Bass
Dance Ability: Non-dancer/Mover
Character Age: 30s-50s
 
Harry – Scrooge’s nephew. Warm, compassionate nephew of Scrooge. Feels sorry for Scrooge and obligated to him, being family.
Voice Type: Tenor-Baritone
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Helen – Harry’s wife.
Voice Type: Soprano
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Young Scrooge – Not yet the bitter curmudgeon he will become. In love with Isabel, but his growing ambition for more money pushes them apart.
Voice Type: Tenor-Baritone
Dance Ability: Dancer/Mover
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Isabel – Scrooge’s young love.
Voice Type: Soprano
Dance Ability: Dancer/Mover
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Tom Jenkins – Hot soup man who owes money to Scrooge. Leads many of the ensemble songs and dances, including taunting Scrooge in life and in death.
Voice Type: Baritone
Dance Ability: Dancer/Mover
Character Age: 30s-40s
 
Mr. Fezziwig – Portly, jolly man. The kind employer from Scrooge’s past who throws an annual Christmas party.
Voice Type: Baritone
Dance Ability: Dancer/Mover
Character Age: 40s-50s
 
Mrs. Fezziwig – Jovial woman.
Voice Type: Alto
Dance Ability: Dancer/Mover
Character Age: 40s-50s
 
Ethel Cratchit – Bob’s wife. A loving mother and devoted wife. Not as forgiving of Mr. Scrooge’s behavior as her husband is.
Voice Type: Any
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 20s-30s
 
Tiny Tim – The youngest Cratchit. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope.
Voice Type: Boy soprano
Dance Ability: Non-dancer
Character Age: 7-10
 
Kathy Cratchit – Daughter of Bob and Ethel. Good singer.
Voice Type: Soprano
Dance Ability: Non-dancer/Mover
Character Age: 9-12
 
Ensemble Children Roles – Schoolchildren, Cratchit children, party guests, choir singers, urchins. All voice types and dance abilities.
Ensemble Women – Market sellers, party guests, choir singers, boozers, beggars, street entertainers. All voice types and dance abilities.
Ensemble Men – Phantoms, market sellers, party guests, choir singers, boozers, beggars, street entertainers. All voice types and dance abilities.
 
Thank you to the local community business sponsor of “Scrooge! The Musical” which is Brookside and Old Town Neighbors Magazine.
Nine performances of “Scrooge! The Musical” will take place between December 6 and December 15, 2024. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.
 
All performances will take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green located at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA.
All tickets are for reserved seating and available online now at https://fctstage.thundertix.com/. Choose your favorite seating options today!