UPCOMING AUDITIONS

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Norfolk Local Auditions

A Merry Little Christmas Carol

By Mark Shanahan, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens

Directed by Steve Pacek

In Person Auditions 

Tuesday, October 13 @ 4p-7p

Sunday, October 18  @ 11a-1p

By Appointment Only
The Wells Theatre

108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA

This wildly theatrical adaptation of Dickens’ classic is seeking
ADULT and YOUTH performers who are enthusiastic collaborators to complete the small cast.
Musical skills, vocal or instrumental, are a huge plus.
British dialects will be used.

To request an in-person audition appointment, please complete this
A Merry Little Christmas Carol Audition Form.

You will be contacted by Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul to confirm your assigned time.

For your audition, please be prepared to:

1. Perform the sides corresponding to your desired role, a reader will be provided. 

2. Sing a Christmas song that shows off your voice well, and/or 16 bars of a musical theater song. This will be a cappella.

If you are not available for an in-person appointment, but are still interested in auditioning, please email a video viewing link (NO FILES) to auditions@vastage.org Subject: “ MLCC 2026 : VIDEO Audition ” along with headshot and resume.
Video submissions are due by Sunday, October 18th

Virginia Stage Company presents
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
By Mark Shanahan, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Steve Pacek
December 5-23, 2026

A Merry Little Christmas Carol - Important Dates (subject to change)

1st Day Rehearsal Tuesday – November 3, 2026
Designer Run Wednesday – November 18, 2026

Tech Rehearsal Nov. 20- Nov. 22, 2026

Invited Dress Tuesday – November 24, 2026

Opening Saturday – December 5, 2026

Closing Wednesday – December 23, 2026

Click here for FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE. This schedule includes A Sherlock Carol performances which will be presented in rep with A Merry Little Christmas Carol

Thanksgiving Day is off.

There are SEVEN(7) Student Matinees for A Merry Little Christmas Carol at 10:30am : Dec. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 15, 16

A Merry Little Christmas Carol - Role Descriptions & Sides

The time-honored holiday tradition returns to the Wells to bring a heartfelt holiday to Hampton Roads once again! Dance and sing your way with Scrooge as he journeys through his life alongside the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to find the real Christmas spirit that he’s always been missing…his own. Join the thousands of Hampton Roads families and friends who make the Wells their home for the holidays!

Seeking:

ACTOR 5: (Any Race or Ethnicity, Female Presenting, Playable age range 13-25) The Spirit of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, etc) Strong singer, RP?British dialect required. Plays one of the actors in the troupe, singing and comedic acting required. Some group /partner dancing. Ability to play a musical instrument is a plus, but not required.

Christmas Past - mischievous and feisty, the Ghost of Christmas Past bounces into Scrooge’s bed and yanks him back in time. Unafraid of grumpy old Ebeneezer Scrooge, Christmas Past feistily insists he revisit his childhood so he can remember the sweet boy he once was. Strong comedic timing, singing, and group dancing.

Martha Cratchit - The oldest daughter in the Cratchit family, Martha is a loving sister to Tiny Tim. She is poor, but playful and grateful for her family. (Side 1: Narration, Side 2: Christmas Past)

ACTOR 6: (Any Race, Ethnicity, Gender; Age: 6-12; height: 48" and under) Tiny Tim, others. RP/British dialect required. Plays one of the actors in the troupe, Group singing and comedic acting required. Some group dancing. This role is choreographed to be lifted into the air and placed on Scrooge’s shoulder at the end of the play. 

Tiny Tim - The youngest child in the poor Cratchit family, Tiny Tim has a medical condition that makes it difficult to walk without the support of a crutch. Although financially poor, this character is filled with love for others. His kind heart helps Scrooge remember the value of helping your neighbors. Tim sings a short Christmas song, unaccompanied, on stage. He also says the most famous line of the story: “God bless us, every one!” (Side 1: Narration, Side 2: Tiny Tim)

 In-person audition appointment request: In Person Audition Form

Video auditions due by Sunday, October 18.

Virginia Stage Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition.