Hanover Theatre | Worcester, MA
Worcester, MA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, June 23, 2025
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)
Break 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment please
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CONTRACT
LOA
$772 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2024 rate
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (See breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare the Sides for the character you are auditioning for at:
2025-equity-principal-auditions/.
Additionally, prepare a short song (16-bars), holiday or traditional Broadway preferred. An
accompanist and a reader will be provided at our in-person auditions.
LOCATION
Hanover Theatre - Conservatory and Event
Center
551 Main St
Worcester, MA 01608
McDonough Room, 2nd Floor of the
Conservatory entrance.
PERSONNEL
Based on the novel by: Charles Dickens
Adapted by: Troy Siebels
Music Director/Composer: Steve Gagliastro
Choreographer: Ilyse Robbins
Expected to attend:
Director: Troy Siebels
Associate Directors: Annie Kerins and Steve Gagliastro
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: November 18, 2025
Opening: December 17, 2025
Closing: December 28, 2025
OTHER
TheHanoverTheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with
disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Our 18th annual production is large in scale and performs in a 2,300 seat historic venue in Worcester, MA.
Last year we received counseling from AEA鈥檚 Diversity and Inclusion Associate, Elizabeth Mason. She provided guidance for conversations centered on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We plan to build on those conversations this year. Learn more about The Hanover Theatre鈥檚 commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: TheHanovertheatre.org/about/diversity-inclusion/
SYNOPSIS: Our musical story, accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, explores how Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy British businessman in 19th century Londontown, overlooks the marginalized & impoverished characters in the community鈥攅specially his employee, Bob Cratchit. Through the visits of Scrooge鈥檚 deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, our protagonist recognizes the ways his obsessive 鈥減ursuit of wealth鈥� not only harms those who love(d) him, but that this path has potentially fatal consequences for some of the neediest and some of the youngest he has long ignored. Ebenezer Scrooge transforms into a compassionate, charitable, good human.
Note: Youth performers who are members of the Actors鈥� Equity Association may audition for any roles at this time, but it's likely that the following roles will be cast at a later date: Ghost of Christmas Past, Turkey Boy, Young Scrooge, Fan, Peter Cratchit, Martha Cratchit. Belinda Cratchit, and Tiny Tim.
Some roles will be doubled. Some roles may be understudied.
SEEKING:
[EBENEZER SCROOGE] ROLE IS CAST. Caucasian. 50s-60s. Very broad character arc from cold
and curmudgeonly to vulnerable and warm. Physically agile. Vocal abilities a plus.
[JACOB MARLEY] Any ethnicity. 40s-50s. Like Scrooge, covers a very broad range of emotions in a short time. A member of ensemble following appearance as Marley, vocal and dance abilities a plus. Note: Jacob Marley flies on a single-point rig, previous experience preferred but not critical; character is 5鈥�8鈥� or under and 160lbs or less for flying purposes.
[ADULT TIMOTHY] Any ethnicity. 40s. Narrator. Vocal and dance abilities a plus.
[BOB CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. 20s-40s. Scrooge鈥檚 Clerk. Vocal and dance abilities a plus.
Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim on his shoulder.
[MRS. CRATCHIT] Any ethnicity. 20s-40s. Attentive Wife and Mother. Good with harmonies. Dance ability a plus. Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim.
[GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT] Any ethnicity. 30s-60s. Joyful and wise. Good with harmonies. Comfortable with light dance movement.
[GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME] Any ethnicity. 5鈥�8鈥� or taller. Comfortable wearing an
additional 25lbs of weight.
[MRS. DILBER] Any ethnicity. 40s-70s. Scrooge鈥檚 Domestic. Comedic timing. Vocal Range: Mezzo
Soprano. Dance abilities a plus.
[YOUNG EBENEZER] Caucasian. 20s. Full of vigor, but stubborn. Good with harmonies. Strong
Dancer.
[BELLE] Any ethnicity. 20s. Wise beyond her years. Vocal Range: Soprano. Good with harmonies.
Strong Dancer.
[VENDOR] Any ethnicity. 30s-60s. Hardworking and full of warmth. Good with harmonies.
Comfortable with light dance movement.
[MR. FEZZIWIG] Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Boisterous and energetic. Vocal Range: Baritenor. Good with harmonies. Comfortable with light dance movement.
[MRS. FEZZIWIG] Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Everyone鈥檚 favorite mother. Good with harmonies.
Comfortable with light dance movement.
[DICK WILKINS] Any ethnicity. 20s. Fezziwig鈥檚 Clerk. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.
[OLD JOE] Any ethnicity. 50s-60s. Pawn Broker. Vocal Range: Baritone.
[FRED] Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Cheerful and outgoing. Vocal Range: Tenor. Good with harmonies.
Dance ability a plus.
[MILLIE] Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Married to Fred, a gracious hostess. Good with harmonies. Strong
Dancer.
[TOPPER] Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. Spirited party guest. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.
[SUZANNAH] Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. Guest at Fred鈥檚 party. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.
[LUCY] Any ethnicity. 20s. The 鈥榣ife of the party鈥�. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.
NOTE: Youth performers who are members of the Actors鈥� Equity Association may audition for any
roles at this time, but it's likely that the following roles will be cast at a later date. We'll keep folks we see now in mind for later:
Ghost of Christmas Past
Turkey Boy
Young Scrooge
Fan
Peter Cratchit
Martha Cratchit
Belinda Cratchit
Tiny Tim
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