AUDITIONS - A MODERN CHRISTMAS CAROL

Stage West Playhouse, Director Mia Knapp, and Assistant Director Allexis Connery are excited to announce auditions for A Modern Christmas Carol by Ruth Ann Pattee.  Auditions for this cute Christmas play are for children from ages 8-18!  Auditions will take place at Stage West Playhouse located at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL.
 Audition Dates and Times: 
 Saturday, October 4th, at 2:30 PM
 Sunday, October 5th, at 2:30 PM
 Show Dates and Times:
 Thursday, December 18th, 7:30 PM 
Friday, December 19th, 7:30 PM
 Saturday, December 20th, 2:30 PM
 Sunday, December 21st, 2:30 PM

About the Show:
 “This heartwarming story puts a modern twist on Dickens’s traditional A Christmas Carol tale, making it perfect for a young, contemporary cast.  Ed pesters friends to do his homework, harasses classmates for lunch money, refuses to go Christmas caroling and is just an all-around Scrooge-and his friends are sick of it!  It seems like Ed never spends time with them anymore.  In turn, Ed’s parents, both caught up with their careers, don’t spend much time with him-even on Christmas Eve.  The night before Christmas, Ed receives ethereal visits from his old friend Kaitlin and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.  They remind him of what his life used to be and open his eyes to what it has become and how much worse it could get if Ed doesn’t change his ways right now!”
Available Characters:
 
Ed – The modern-day Scrooge. He’s selfish, rude, and disconnected from his peers and family. He bullies classmates, avoids holiday traditions, and is the central figure of transformation in the story.
 
Kaitlin – Ed’s old friend who appears as a ghost. She initiates Ed’s journey of reflection and redemption by introducing the three Christmas spirits.
 
Ghost of Christmas Past  – Shows Ed memories of happier times and how he used to be before becoming bitter and isolated.
 
Ghost of Christmas Present – Rockstar who reveals how Ed’s current behavior affects those around him, especially his neglected friendships.
 
Ghost of Christmas Future – Portrays a bleak and surreal future where Ed is completely alone, attending the “loneliest school in the universe.”
 
Laura – Ed’s classmate. She does well in her English class and is close with Beth. 
 
Dave – Ed’s classmate. Likes Christmas carols.
 
Nick – Ed’s classmate. Is known to not have a good singing voice.
 
Beth – Ed’s classmate. Cares for Ed and hopes to include him in Christmas activities.
 
Robbie – Ed’s classmate. Hardworking student who’s bullied by Ed.
 
Young Ed – A more innocent, hopeful version of Ed, seen in flashbacks.
 
Young Nick – A younger version of Nick, Ed’s friend in the past.
 
Young Kaitlin – A younger version of Kaitlin, showing their friendship.
 
Young Beth – A younger version of Beth, a concerned friend.
 
Young Dave – A younger version of Dave, another childhood friend
 
Young Laura – A younger version of Laura, a friend from Ed’s earlier years.
 
Mrs. Stone – Ed’s Mom. Always busy working.
 
Mrs. O’Hara – Kaitlin’s Mom. Loves Christmas, but is working on moving.
 
Mrs. Loudin – Beth’s mom. A caring person who loves to bake.
 
Mrs. Hoffman – Robbie’s mom. Works very hard to support family
 
Eve – Robbie’s little sister and twin sister to Megan. Loves family and Christmas.
 
Megan – Robbie’s little sister and twin sister to Eve. Loves family and Christmas
 
In-Person Auditions will consist of cold readings. That means children auditioning will receive a scene from the script at the auditions to read out loud. No prep work needs to be done beforehand.
 
Virtual auditions are also accepted! Please email KnappMia101@gmail.com with the following: 
1. Auditioner’s name 
2. Auditioner’s Age 
3. Address 
4. Email Address 
5. Phone number
 6. List which part auditioner is auditioning for [If Known]
 7.  A video of the auditioner performing two (One Comedy and One Dramatic) 1-minute contrasting monologues. (https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-kids/ is a great resource!)
 
To be considered, please submit your virtual audition by Friday, October 3rd. 
 If you have any questions, please email Mia Knapp at KnappMia101@gmail.com.