Hanover Theatre
Worcester, MA

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
EPA

CONTRACT
LOA
$761 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

AUDITION DATE
Monday, June 24, 2024
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 5:30PM - 6:00PM

APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be scheduled via: https://forms.gle/hcRgoPxWWdqw...

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may submit a video submission here: https://forms.gle/jDuc113gsBcN...

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: Steve Gagliastro
Choreographer: Ilyse Robbins
Cultural Consultant: Alka Nayyar

EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Director: Troy Siebels
Associate Directors: Annie Kerins and Steve Gagliastro

OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: November 23, 2024
Opening: December 15, 2024
Closing: December 22, 2024

OTHER
Our 17th annual production is large in scale and performs in a 2,300 seat historic venue in Worcester, MA.

Last year we received counseling from Equity's Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, Danee Conley. 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’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: TheHanovertheatre.org/about/diversity-inclusion/

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s 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.

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (see breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION
Please prepare the sides for the character you are auditioning for found at https://thehanovertheatre.org/... Additionally, prepare a short song (16 bars), holiday or traditional Broadway preferred. An accompanist will be provided after 2:00PM

BREAKDOWN

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
NOTE: Some roles will be doubled.
NOTE: Youth performers who are members of the Actors’ 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.

SEEKING:
[ADULT TIMOTHY] South Asian/Indian. 40s. Narrator. Vocal and dance abilities a plus.

[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. 5’8” or taller. Comfortable wearing an additional 25lbs of weight. Vocal and dance abilities a plus.

[MRS. DILBER] Any ethnicity. 40s-70s. Scrooge’s Domestic. Comedic timing. Vocal & dance abilities a plus.

[TOPPER] Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. Spirited party guest. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

[LUCY] Any ethnicity. 20s. The ‘life of the party’. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

The following roles have been cast:
[EBENEZER SCROOGE] CAST Caucasian. 50s-60s. Very broad character arc from cold and curmudgeonly to vulnerable to warm. Physically agile.

[JACOB MARLEY] CAST 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 5’8” or under and 160lbs or less for flying purposes.

[BOB CRATCHIT] CAST South Asian/Indian. 20s-40s. Scrooge’s Clerk. Vocal and dance abilities a plus. Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim on his shoulder.

[MRS. CRATCHIT] CAST South Asian/Indian. 20s-40s. Attentive Wife and Mother. Good with harmonies. Dance ability a plus. Comfortable carrying Tiny Tim.

[BELLE] CAST Any ethnicity. 20s. Wise beyond her years. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

[YOUNG EBENEZER] CAST Caucasian. 20s. Full of vigor, but stubborn. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

[DICK WILKINS] CAST Any ethnicity. 20s. Fezziwig’s Clerk. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

[VENDOR] CAST Any ethnicity. 30s-60s. Hardworking and full of warmth. Good with harmonies. Comfortable with light dance movement.

[MR. FEZZIWIG] CAST Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Boisterous and energetic. Good with harmonies. Comfortable with light dance movement.

[MRS. FEZZIWIG] CAST Any ethnicity. 40s-60s. Everyone’s favorite mother. Good with harmonies. Comfortable with light dance movement.

[FRED] CAST Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Cheerful and outgoing. Good with harmonies. Dance ability a plus.

[MILLIE] CAST Any ethnicity. 30-40s. Married to Fred, a gracious hostess. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

[SUZANNAH] CAST Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. Guest at Fred’s party. Good with harmonies. Strong Dancer.

SALARY

LOA $761 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

UNION

AEA