A Christmas Carol.

N° 04 · Performance schedule

Eight performances. Two weekends.

• Fri, Dec 47:30pm · Opening night
• Sat, Dec 52:30pm - Matinee
• Sat, Dec 57:30pm
• Sun, Dec 62:30pm · Matinee
• Fri, Dec 117:30pm
• Sat, Dec 122:30pm - Matinee
• Sat, Dec 127:30pm
• Sun, Dec 132:30pm · Closing matinee

Box Office opens one hour before curtain. House opens half an hour before curtain.

Audition call

Now casting.

Auditions run October 11 and 12, 6:00 to 8:00pm. Roles range from children to adults, and most of the company plays more than one part.

• WhenOctober 11 and 12, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00pm at The Little Theatre, 466 Carrie Ave. NW, New Philadelphia. Pick an audition time on Sign Up Genius.
• What to prepareBring a monologue of 60 to 90 seconds, or read from a set of four provided sides. Anyone auditioning as a caroler may be asked to sing a simple carol with backing provided. Please also fill out the audition form.
• RehearsalsThe holidays are busy for everyone, so rehearsals are called flexibly in the evenings around the schedules of the cast.
• Can't make the datesReach out to Tucker Gayhart at (234) 650-8571 or tuckeragayhart@gmail.com to make accommodations.
• QuestionsTucker Gayhart, (234) 650-8571, tuckeragayhart@gmail.com.

Character breakdown

This is a large ensemble. Actors will be asked to take on multiple roles to meet the needs of the show.

• NarratorMale, 40s-60s. Our storyteller for the evening. A Dickensian gentleman with a fine walking stick and an intimate knowledge of the story we are about to experience.
• ScroogeMale, 50s-70s. A miserly old man. The owner of a counting house in London.
• Bob CratchitMale, 20s-40s. A kind-hearted father to four children. Scrooge's employee.
• Mrs. CratchitFemale, 20s-40s. Bob's wife. A loving and hardworking mother.
• Martha CratchitFemale, 16-30s. The oldest of the Cratchit children. Off in the workforce, but home for the holidays.
• Peter CratchitMale, 12-18. The second Cratchit child.
• Belinda CratchitFemale, 12-18. The third Cratchit child.
• Tim CratchitMale or female playing male, 6-10. The youngest of the Cratchit children. Physically frail, but with a big heart.
• FredMale, 20s-30s. Scrooge's nephew. A charismatic man who wants to spread joy during the holidays.
• JaneFemale, 20s-30s. Fred's wife and an expecting mother. A vocal critic of Scrooge.
• The Ghost of Jacob MarleyMale, 50s-70s. Scrooge's former business partner. A wicked man back from the grave to show Scrooge the error of their ways.
• The Ghost of Christmas PastAny, any age. A spirit from another world. An ethereal and mysterious guide through Scrooge's past.
• The Ghost of Christmas PresentAny, any age. A spirit from another world. Jolly, bold, and free. The embodiment of Christmas cheer.
• The Ghost of Christmas FutureAny, any age. A spirit from another world. A silent spectre that guides Scrooge through his future.
• FanFemale, 12-18. Scrooge's sister, Fred's mother. A delicate young girl.
• Mr. FezziwigMale, 40s-60s. Scrooge's former employer. The perfect boss and the life of the party.
• Mrs. FezziwigFemale, 40s-60s. Mr. Fezziwig's wife. A gracious host and the life of the party.
• Belle FezziwigFemale, 16-20s. Mr. Fezziwig's daughter and Scrooge's love interest.
• Young ScroogeMale or female as male, 7-12. Scrooge as a boy.
• Scrooge at 20Male, 16-20s. Scrooge working his first job.
• TopperMale, 20s-30s. A guest at Fred's party.
• Miss AliceFemale, 20s-30s. A guest at Fred's party.
• Old JoeMale, 40s-60s. A businessman profiting on a man's death. A prideful man.
• Mr. PennyroyalMale, any age. A thief looting a dead man's house. Not quite all there.
• Mrs. DilberFemale, any age. A thief looting a dead man's house.
• ThomasMale, 16-20s. A man freed from debt. Married to Caroline.
• CarolineFemale, 16-20s. A woman freed from debt. Married to Thomas.
• CarolersAny, any age. A group of singers who underscore the tale with a cappella carols. Must be able to hold a part.
• A BoyMale, 7-12. A passerby in the street.
• IgnoranceAny, 6-10. A spirit.
• WantAny, 6-10. A spirit.