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Auditions

A CAJUN CHRISTMAS CAROL

Directed by Timmie Callais

In collaboration with ACTs Education Committee.

Show Dates:  December 7th-9th, 2023

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A CAJUN CHRISTMAS CAROL 

 

It is 1887 in Gonzales, Louisiana. Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy banker who made his fortune foreclosing on bankrupted homes after the Civil War and lending money at high interest rates, is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and the three Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet-to-Come. Through these travels and visions, Scrooge becomes a much kinder and gentler man to the citizens of Gonzales.

 

This timeless classic has been given a Cajun flavor, reimagined in the newly-growing town of Gonzales. Historical figures from Gonzales’ past make appearances on the stage as Scrooge visits the townspeople he has exploited and squeezed for his massive wealth. Come help us retell this Dickens’ masterpiece, adapted to our very streets!

Dates : October 9th & 10th

Time : 6:30pm-8:30pm

Please be prepared to read from selected sides to be provided at auditions.

Character Breakdown

Ebenezer Scrooge

Caucasian, 50s-70s

Bob Cratchit

African-American, Scrooge’s clerk

 

Mrs. Cratchit

African-American, Bob Cratchit’s wife

 

Jacob Marley and Young Jacob Marley

Caucasian, the former business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge, dead seven years

 

Ghost of Christmas Present

A Spirit of Christmas

 

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

A shadowy, cloaked and hooded figure that represents the death

 

Fred and Young Ebenezer

Caucasian; Scrooge’s nephew, Fan’s son

 

Belle

Scrooge’s former fiancé, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig

 

Tiny Tim

African-American; The youngest Cratchit child, born sickly with a limp

 

Ghost of Christmas Past

A small fairy-esque creature that takes Scrooge to memories of his childhood

 

Peter Cratchit

African-American; Oldest Cratchit child

 

Martha Cratchit

African-American; Middle Cratchit child

 

Additional Cratchit children

Optional; African-American; Mark, Judith, Luke, John

Fan

Caucasian; Scrooge’s younger sister, Fred’s mother

 

Mrs. Jose Gonzales

One of the two figures that approach Scrooge to ask for donations to the poor

 

Mrs. Tee-Joe Gonzales

One of the two figures that approach Scrooge to ask for donations to the poor

 

Big Jose Gonzales

Sheriff of Gonzales; seen patrolling the streets, even he is afraid of Scrooge!

 

Mr. Fezziwig

Scrooge’s former employer

 

Mrs. Fezziwig

Mr. Fezziwig’s wife and Belle’s mother

 

Additional Fezziwig sisters

Optional; Belle’s sisters

 

Ignorance and Want

Small demons that terrorize Scrooge

 

Ensemble/Townspeople/Carolers

As many as possible!

*ACT welcomes and encourages auditions from those of any age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability, or life experience*

Future Audition Dates

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ALL IS CALM - October 14-16, 2024

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