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

Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

By Lynn Nottage

Directed by Susan Hardie

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

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

AUDITIONS

Sunday, October 13 — 6:30PM
Monday, October 14 — 7:00PM

CALLBACKS

Tuesday, October 15 — 7:00PM

AUDITION LOCATION

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

OF NOTE

• This play contains frequent strong profanity, occasional racial epithets and violence
• Age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as; ethnicity and cultural background requirements noted
• No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script
• Cast may expect many discussions regarding race, xenophobia and how the playwright intended for her work to present these themes, amongst others

ROLES

Evan

• Black American, Male/Female, 40-50s
• The parole officer for both Jason and Chris. They essentially play the mediating force between Jason and Chris. Not much is known about Evan or what brought them to this field of work, however, they do care about the well-being of both characters. They believe in tough love and does not back down.

Jason

• White American of German descent, Male, 20-30
• The son of Tracey and best friend of Chris. Jason is a young man who is very proud of his family history at the factory. He tends to not be aware of how the way he says things affect others, nor does he care. Though he shows it often in the worst way, Jason cares deeply about his friends and family.

Chris

• Black American, Male, 20-30
• The son of Cynthia and Brucie, and best friend of Jason. Chris is a young black man trying to navigate his way through a world not built in his favor. He is stuck between staying strong and following in the footsteps of his father as a factory employee, or following his dream and going to school. Chris cares deeply about his family, but he struggles with the fine line of supporting or enabling his father.

Stan

• White American of German descent, Male, 50s
• The manager of the bar where everyone hangs out. Stan is the glue that keeps the whole group together. He tends to get flirty with Jessie and Tracey. He is someone who is crafting his own corner of the American dream working at the bar after an injury at Olstead’s left him with a permanent limp. Day in and day out he sees the lives of the people affected by the tumbling economy. Because of this and his own experience, he tries his hardest to help those close to him.

Oscar

• Colombian-American, Male, 20-30
• An employee of the bar. Oscar is a hardworking young man with aspirations to rise far above his current situation. Though he is under no obligation, he often helps the group, receiving no gratitude (and often plenty of insults) in return. He and Stan seem to have a cordial relationship, not quite friendship but closer than acquaintances.

Tracey

• White American of German descent, Female, 40-50
• The single mother of Jason and best friend of Cynthia and Jessie. Tracey is a strong willed, quick tongued, no nonsense woman. She does not care if what she says offends you or hurts your feelings. She is one of the hardest workers at Olstead’s and perhaps the biggest personality in the show.

Cynthia

• Black American, Female, 40-50
• The mother of Chris and best friend of Tracey and Jessie. Cynthia is a woman who understands the pressure and importance of being a black woman in a white world. She is determined to not only do well for herself, but to also see her son Chris do well. She has a difficult relationship with Brucie, whom she wants to support, but is at her wits end with his addiction problems. However, she often finds herself in a place of missing him right when she should push him out. One of the most complex characters in the show, Cynthia is compelling and full of layers.

Jessie

• Italian-American, Female, 40s
• A good friend of Cynthia and Tracey, and kind of a third wheel in the relationship. Jessie tries her best to remain neutral between Cynthia and Tracey, but later this neutrality is broken. She is often the comic relief with a glass of something always near. However, Jessie is still trying to pick herself up after losing her husband to another woman. She is truly a hopeless romantic who processes her broken heart through the haze of alcohol.

Brucie

• African-American, Male, 40s
• The estranged husband of Cynthia and father of Chris. He was once one of the loudest voices on the line, encouraging others to continue fighting until they won. However, a tough life and a losing battle with addiction have changed him. His love for Cynthia and Chris has not changed, but at times this manifests itself as manipulation to get money for drugs.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL:

Production@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com