​Those who wish to audition must complete an audition form and sign up for an audition timeslot. If you are unable to or no longer wish to audition, please be considerate and cancel (or reschedule) your audition timeslot.

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A Christmas Carol - A Live Radio Play with Music

Directed by Charley Shafor

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AUDITION DATES:

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 1pm – 3pm

Monday, September 14, 2026 -  6:30pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 -  6:30pm – 8:00pm

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First Meeting: TBD

Rehearsals will be 3-4 times a week beginning in November

You must be CONFLICT FREE: December 6 – 20, 2026

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If you love this heart-warming Christmas classic, Christmas carols and the spirit of the season, then this show may be for you.  A shorter rehearsal period than many shows, so this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to bring your talents to the stage.

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All auditions are held at:

The SORG Opera House

63 South Main Street

Middletown, Ohio 45044

Enter through the front doors on South Main Street.

 

SYNOPSIS: Step back in time and experience A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Music is a heartwarming holiday classic reimagined as a 1940s radio broadcast. As a troupe of voice actors and live foley artists brings Dickens beloved tale to life, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge unfolds with festive charm, ghostly visitations, and a powerful message of redemption. Complete with vintage jingles, live sound effects, and holiday music, this nostalgic, spirited retelling is a magical celebration of community, compassion, and the true meaning of Christmas. Recommended for all ages.

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

You must complete an audition form & sign up for an audition time slot

Cold readings from the script

 

CHARACTERS:

The following characters are mainly actors but will have the opportunity to do some singing.
 
FREDDIE FILMORE: (age 18 and above)
voices the characters of: Ebenezer Scrooge
 
JAKE LAURENTS: (age 18 and above)
voices the characters of: Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Present, Belle’s Husband

 
HARRY “JAZZBO” HAYWOOD: (age 18 & above)
voices the characters of: Bob Cratchit, Topper, Fezziwig
 
LANA SHERWOOD: (age 18 & above)

Voices the characters of: The Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha (Cratchit’s daughter)
 
SALLY APPLEWHITE: (age 18 & above)

Voices the characters of: Fred’s Wife, Belle, Mrs Fezziwig, Mrs Cratchit
 
BILLY NOONAN: (age 9 – 13)

Little Boy, Young Scrooge & Tiny Tim
 
4 – 8 CHORUS, CROWD VOICES, & SOUND EFFECTS (13+)This group will sing carols, make sound effects and voice misc. characters

These characters will be from the chorus:

Char Woman, Second Man, Undertaker, Fred’s Housekeeper, Gentlewoman, Laundress Good Little Girl, Old Joe, Naughty Little Girl, First Man, Plump Sister, Peter & Fan

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