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Auditions for A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens, Adapted by Larry Carpenter
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Directed by Davida D. Williams
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First Rehearsal: Friday, November 1, rehearsals will generally be Sunday-Thursday from 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Tech Week: begins Sunday, December 8th
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Performances: December 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. & December 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 p.m.
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When:
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Friday, October 25 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Callbacks, if needed, will be scheduled via the email you provide below.
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Actors who cannot make this time can submit a self-tape. All self-taped auditions will be reviewed by the Director and Artistic Director. Video submissions will be accepted until 8:00 p.m. on October 25. Send video auditions to production@iowastage.org. For those who send self-tape, please fill out an audition form.
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Where:
Iowa Stage Theatre Company Rehearsal Space
1472 NE 69th Pl, Ste 101 | Ankeny, Iowa 50021
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General Audition Information:
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To audition, sign up below or here AND complete an audition form below or here.
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Everyone auditioning should be prepared to read the sides for their desired role. Sides are available below or here.
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Iowa Stage Theatre Company subscribes to the Chicago Theatre Standards as our code of conduct. Learn more here.
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The director of the show will be in the room, with possible additional ISTC personnel for reading and other duties.
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If the audition sign up slots are full, you may come as a walk-up, but understand we will be giving priority to those with a slotted time. We will fit you in as time allows.
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All roles are open to all ethnicities, and LGBTQ actors and actors of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
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Casting for below characters:
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Actor A (35-55) Christmas Present and others
Actor B (35-55) Marley's ghost and others
Actress C (30-40) Christmas Past and others
Actor E (35-45) Cratchitt and others
Actor F (25-35) Nephew, Ebenezer, and others
Actress G (35-45) Mrs. Cratchitt and others
Actress H (25-35) Anabelle and others
Girl J (12-14) Fan and others
Young Man K (14-16) Adolescent Scrooge and others
Boy L (8-10) Tiny Tim and others
Girl M (7-9) Sarah Cratchitt and others
Boy N (7-9) James Cratchitt and others
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Thank you for your interest in auditioning!
In January 2024, we held general auditions to scout talent and meet members of the theatre community. We hope to continue this practice annually. We will be holding show-based auditions for remaining 2024 productions at dates to be announced. To stay notified:
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Notes about Iowa Stage auditions and practices:
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Iowa Stage Theatre Company has adopted the Chicago Theatre Standards as a code of conduct.
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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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