Auditions/Classes
AUDITIONS Sunday and Monday October 6 & 7, 2024
Rodger Hoopman’s Scrooge - Musical
Directed by Warren Harrison
Rehearsals: Mon. - Th. (Sun. eves also if needed) 7 pm starting Oct.28
OPEN December 6, 2024
Scrooge
Returning to the Chautauqua Stage after an absence of 6 years, this adaptation of Dicken’s A Christmas Carol is a fast paced musical, adapted by Rodger Hoopman, with music by Rob Knable (additional lyrics and music by Warren Harrison). The show follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser, through an examination of his life and ways during the visits of three spirits on Christmas Eve.
Although the cast will be small, there are many characters. Actors will play more than one part.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, a short singing audition (song of your choice – a Christmas carol is suggested, please bring your own sheet music). Please bring an artistic resume and headshot. We welcome actors of all ethnicities to audition.
Characters:
Scrooge: Part is precast
Bob Cratchit: Precast
Fred – Scrooge’s Nephew
Fred’s Wife
Jacob Marley – the ghost of Scrooge’s business partner
Spirit of Christmas Past
Spirit of Christmas Present
Mrs. Cratchit – precast
Young Scrooge – Boy between 8 and 12
Fan – Scrooge’s young sister – Girl between 8 and 12
Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig – Strong Singers – prefer older couple
Young Scrooge – Must appear to be late teen to 20’s. Strong singer, able to carry harmony part.
Belle – Young Scrooge’s fiancé. Must appear teens to 20’s. Strong soprano. Has two songs.
Cratchit Family Children – all ages of youth, including TinyTim
Martha Cratchit – late teens. Oldest of Cratchit Children
Old Joe – a robber, any age. Should move well
Mrs. Dilber – Scrooge’s housekeeper and robber. Should move well
3rd Robber – Any age. Should move well
2 gravediggers – must have good comic timing
Plus:
Shoppers in Opening, Mourners at Funeral, party guests, lad in the street, street vender
For questions or more information, please email Warren@cplayhouse.org.
Chautauqua Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for Winnie
the Pooh's Christmas Surprise, a new Christmas play written and
directed by Warren Harrison.
Auditions will be held on Sunday Evening, October 20 at 7
pm.
Performances are Dec. 7, 14. 21 – Saturday matinees at 1 pm.
Rehearsals: Mon-Thurs 5:45 – 7:00 pm, starting November 4
The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Please bring resume and head shot.
Based on the popular children's books A A Milne, this story
finds Pooh , Christopher Robin, Piglet and all the friends of the 100 Acre Wood
preparing for Christmas. When one of them mysteriously disappears, a search
goes out, finding the entire group going to search in London. Lots of
interactive activities with the audience as they help to trim the Christmas
tree, sing carols, and celebrate the holiday with Winnie the Pooh and friends.
Parts (all parts are open, none have been precast)
Winnie the Pooh – A silly old Bear
Christopher Robin – A young lad
Piglet – Pooh’s Best Friend
Kanga – a kangaroo
Roo – Kanga’s Child
Tigger – A energetic tiger (actor must like to bounce!)
Eeyore – A sad donkey
Owl - A bird of great
wisdom
Rabbit – the logical one
Parts are open to all ages and ethnicities
If you cannot make the auditions, but are interested, please
email to make an alternate time to audition.
For more information, please e-mail Warren@cplayhouse.org
Twilight of the Golds by Jonathon Tolins
Directed by Bill Zarriello
Auditions/Callbacks - October 20 & 21, 2024
at Chautauqua Playhouse at 7 pm
Performances – January 10 – February 2, 2025
Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2:00 pm
Auditions will consist of sides from the show provided below. Be prepared to attend both nights, if asked. Be prepared to share any conflicts with tentative rehearsal schedule as well.
Casting for all roles: (all strong ensemble roles with monologues)
· Walter – father, age 60’s
· Phyllis – mother, age 60’s
· David – son, age 30’s
· Suzanne – daughter, age 30’s
· Rob – Suzanne’s husband, age 30’s
Any questions about Twilight auditions, feel free to contact director at bzactor@gmail.com
