AUDITIONS - A Christmas Carol

The Alpha Players of Florissant are excited to announce non-Equity auditions for their upcoming production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Nancy Crouse.

📅 Audition Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM by arranged appointment
📍 Location: Theatre at the Florissant Performing Arts Center, #1 James J Eagan Dr, Florissant, MO 63033
🎭 Performance Dates: December 4 at 7:30 PM and December 5 at 2 PM at the Florissant Performing Arts Center. Additional performances may be scheduled on December 4 at noon and the evening of December 5, based on cast availability and audience interest.

📋 To Obtain an Appointment:
To schedule an audition, please fill out the audition form (located in "Discussion" on this event) and email it to [email protected]. Include the following information:

1. Your name
2. If under 18, your age or if over 18, the age range you can reasonably play
3. Your phone/text number
4. Your email
5. The classic role(s) that interest you
6. Your time preference of 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30

We will confirm your appointment time (please allow 48 hours for a response). Callbacks will be at 8:30 PM. Walkups will only be accommodated if time allows. Families are encouraged to audition in the same time slot if possible. If cast, you will be expected to become a member of The Alpha Players and assist with set build and strike.

🎤 Audition Info/Format:
We are seeking a diverse, multi-generational cast of versatile actors who are also singers, as all cast members will sing and most will double in two or more roles, including being a caroler. Those who dance or play a musical instrument well may also be featured. Auditions will consist of:

1. A solo of one verse sung a cappella from the carols listed below
2. A reading of a brief scene or monologue based on your stated role preference
3. Learning a dance combination
4. Singing/harmonizing with your audition group

🎶 Solo Carol Choices:

• For Carolers, Fezziwigs, Fred, his wife, and Party Guests: “Here We Come a-Caroling,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” or “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
• For Bob Cratchit, his wife, and children: “I Saw Three Ships a Sailing”
• For Tiny Tim: “Silent Night”
• For Scrooge, Christmas Past and Present, Belle & Young Scrooge: “Angels We Have Heard on High”

📹 Unable to Attend Auditions:
If you cannot attend auditions but are interested and available for rehearsals and performances, you can email a video of your singing/dancing/acting along with your audition form, but it must be received by us no later than August 15.

📅 Rehearsals:
There will be a read-sing through soon after the show is cast in August. A few blocking rehearsals of key scenes/carols may occur in September, but regularly scheduled rehearsals will begin on October 11. Rehearsals will be based on actor availability, scheduled for two weeknights and Sunday afternoon and/or early Sunday evening. Accurate listing of all conflict dates/times from August 16 through December 5 on your audition form is important!

📜 List of Roles:
A list of roles appears in the "Discussion" section of this event.

❓ Questions:
For questions, please email [email protected].