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*
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