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Auditions for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Auditions for the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Sarah Coeur & Berkeley Coyne, will be held on Monday, October 12 from 6-9 PM and Tuesday, October 13th from 7:15 -9:30 PM at 1472 NE 69th Pl, Ste 101, Ankeny, Iowa. Auditions may be videoed for later review. The director of the show and members of the production team will be in the room, with possible additional ISTC personnel for reading and other duties.
Iowa Stage Theatre Company subscribes to the Chicago Theatre Standards as our code of conduct. Learn more here.
If you are auditioning, you need to fill out the AUDITION FORM. At the end of the AUDITION FORM, you will see the sign up to secure your audition slot.
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​​Characters:
Characters Available (none of these pairings are set just what has previously been done)
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Actor 1 - Scrooge (This role has been filled)
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Actor 2 - Marley -Narrator (This role has been filled)
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THE GHOSTS: Present, Past, Future
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Bob Cratchit/Fezziwig/Old Joe
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Mrs. Cratchit
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Young Scrooge/Tiny Tim
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Annabelle/Charwoman/Woman 1/Belle
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Fred/Ebenezer
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Belinda/Margaret/Ignorance
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Mrs. Fezziwig/Wife/ Woman 2
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Man 1/Rich Man 1/ Husband/Topper
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Dick Wilkins/Undertaker/Man 2/ Rich Man 2
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Peter/Adolescent Scrooge/James/Turkey Boy/Want
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Fan/Laundress/Woman 3/Martha
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IMPORTANT DATES and TIMES
Monday Oct. 12th - Auditions 6-9pm
Tuesday Oct. 13th- Auditions 7:15-9:30pm
Monday Oct. 19th or 26th - First Read
Rehearsals will be Sundays - Thursdays 6:30pm-10:00pm
Sunday December 6 - Dec. 10th- Tech Week
Thursday Dec. 11th - Preview Night
Friday Dec.12th - Opening Night
Sunday Dec. 20th - Closing Matinee
9 Performances: 12/11-12/12, 12/16-12/19 at 7:30pm
12/13, 12/19, 12/20 at 2:00pm
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Thank you for your interest in auditioning!
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Notes about Iowa Stage auditions and practices:
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Iowa Stage Theatre Company subscribes to the Iowa Stage Theatre Company Theatre Standards (based on the Chicago Theatre Standards) as our code of conduct. Learn more here.
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Attendance or non-attendance at auditions does not restrict future opportunities with Iowa Stage.
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Except as noted, all roles are open to all ethnicities, and LGBTQ actors and actors of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
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Iowa Stage Theatre Company has a Resident Artist Company, but we welcome and rely on artists across the community to create our work. To learn more about joining the Resident Artist Company, contact business@iowastage.org.
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Iowa Stage Theatre's high standards for quality, consistency, and inclusion attract some of the best artists in Central Iowa. Furthermore, Iowa Stage Theatre pays a stipend to ALL performers for their work. In addition to our Resident Artist Company, Iowa Stage Theatre relies on the contributions of many local artists.
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