ABOUT THE SHOW

A Christmas Carol tells the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and the joy it brings. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present and future. This magical journey reminds Scrooge — and every one of us — of the transformative power of love, friendship and generosity.

Based on the novella by Charles Dickens
Adapted for the stage by Barbara Field

Minneapolis playwright Barbara Field’s adaptations of A Christmas Carol are part of Spokane Civic Theatre’s DNA. Civic first produced her rich and delightful take on Mr. Dickens’ tale in the late 1970s, under the artful direction of the legendary Dorothy Darby Smith, one of our Founders.

New Incidental Music by Henry McNulty
Directed by Jonah Taylor and Jake Schaefer

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage
November 29 – December 22, 2024
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm*  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm
*12/7 and 12/21 performances at 2:00 pm

AUDITIONS

Sunday, September 29 — 6:30PM
Monday, September 30 — 6:30PM

CALLBACKS

Tuesday, October 1 — 6:30PM

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here.

OF NOTE

• Seeking all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds for all roles
• Age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as
• Most roles double as Ensemble and Narrators
• No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script
• Due to the development required of this production, minimal conflicts will be considered for casting
• Click here to read Charles Dickens’ novella, first published in 1843

ROLES

Scrooge

• Male, 45 – 65
• A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money.  Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is a grumpy, unsympathetic human being who has no time for anyone or anything.

Jacob Marley

• Male, 45 – 65
• Scrooge’s former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.

Ghost Of Christmas Past

• Male, 8 – 12
• An ever genuine, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state.

Ghost Of Christmas Present

• Female, 45 – 70
• A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas.

Bob Cratchit

• Male, 30 – 45
• Gentle, loving father and husband. Scrooge’s overworked underpaid clerk. A hard working clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially his young son Tiny Tim. Cratchit maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s mean-spiritedness.

Tiny Tim

• Male, 8 – 12
• Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s youngest son. He is lame and sickly, but otherwise the very definition of a loving Christmas spirit. He is a constant reminder to all that as long as we have each other, there lies happiness.

Mrs. Cratchit

• Female, 30 – 45
• Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she’s got.

Martha Cratchit

• Female, 17
• The eldest of the Cratchit children—responsible and nurturing.

Belinda Cratchit

• Female, 12 – 15
• The prankster of the Cratchit family with a sparky personality.

Peter Cratchit

• Male, 12 – 15
• A kind, curious kid.

Ebenezer

• Male, 20 – 30
• A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and is beginning to harden to his to save his money.  He is still a sympathetic man, and in love with Belle.

Belle Crawford

• Female, 20 – 30
• Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is beautiful and not impressed by money.

Young Ebenezer

• Male, 10 – 12
• A boy who loves to read. Naive to the ways of the world.

Fan

• Female, 10 – 12
• Scrooge’s sister and Fred’s mother. A vision in the past, and symbol of the loving kindness of Christmas time.

Mr. Fezziwig

• Male, 50 – 70
• A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knew, the antithesis of the man Scrooge became.

Mrs. Fezziwig

• Female, 50 – 70
• The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.

Fred

• Male, 28 – 38
• Warm and compassionate, Scrooge’s nephew, feels sorry for the old man, yet still obligated to him, being family. He is full of Christmas cheer, energetic.

Mrs. Fred

• Female, 28 – 38
• Tired of the thought of inviting “Uncle Scrooge” over for Christmas dinner each year.

Dick Wilkins

• Male, 20 – 30
• Young Scrooge’s best friend. Energetic.

Young Marley

• Male, 20 – 30
• Starts business with Scrooge at 18 and shares a similar mindset of greed.

Dancers (2 – 8)

• Highlighted in Fezziwig Christmas party scene.
• Featured Ensemble roles include Topper, Nellie, Blakely, Mr. Forrest, Joe, Charwoman, Undertaker, Laundress, Schoolmaster, Cecil, Sophia, Dorothea, Edwards, and more.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL:

Production@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

ABOUT THE SHOW

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told—add a sprinkling of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop- culture, and every carol ever sung—and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season. Part vaudeville and part Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged, Every Christmas Story Ever Told… is a fast, furious and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character, make an appearance in this play that will have you laughing all the way to the New Year.

Written by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald, John K. Alvarez

Directed by Bryan D. Durbin

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
December 6 – 15, 2024
Fridays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm

AUDITIONS

October 6 – 8, 2024

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here.

More information coming soon!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Reading, Pennsylvania is a blue-collar town with generations of hardworking folks, many of whom work at Olstead’s factory and down cold beers together after hours. But the post-Y2K economy is changing, NAFTA is a new reality and rumors fly about layoffs. Promotions and pride inevitably collide, forming cracks in decades-old friendships that crumble when the factory breaks with the union. From the politically charged opening scene to its electrifying conclusion, Sweat boldly confronts issues of race, immigration, deindustrialization and the ever-slipping grip on middle-class life.

2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Written by Lynn Nottage

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
January 17 – February 2, 2025
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm

AUDITIONS

October 13 – 15, 2024

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Studio Theatre
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
Directions can be found here.

More information coming soon!