Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where:
The Brecksville Theatre
49 Public Square
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Director: Jacqi Loewy
Choreographer: Jen Justice
Musical Director: Marci Saxon
Stage Manager: Meridyth Warnke
Questions: jacqiloewy@aol.com
PERFORMANCE DATES: December 4-20, 2026
Please prepare the following:
*Please prepare 32 bars of a song showing your range, bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided).
*Bring a headshot (optional, we will also be taking photos) and theatre resume/CV
*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period
Callbacks: Saturday, September 5, 2026 1pm-5pm.
Show Information: Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy yet cold-hearted miser, cares little for anything beyond his own fortune, dismissing Christmas and all its goodwill with a bitter “Bah! Humbug!” In this dazzling Broadway adaptation, his rigid world is shaken on Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly spirits. Each one leads him on a powerful journey through his past, present, and future, revealing the consequences of his selfishness and the loneliness it has created. Through these haunting visions, Scrooge is forced to confront the life he has lived and the man he has become. With their guidance, his hardened heart begins to soften, and he realizes the true value of kindness, compassion, and human connection. Awakening on Christmas morning with a renewed spirit, Scrooge joyfully embraces the holiday, determined to make amends and share love and generosity with those around him.
Written by Alan Menken and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent
Casting Requirements: Looking for a diverse cast, all races, genders, and ethnicities will be considered for most parts.
Families with young children: We will audition/cast parents WITH children for supporting roles & chorus, no prep needed. Please sign up for one slot.
Arrive ten minutes early to fill out the audition form, be sure to bring conflicts between September 6 and December 3.
