Calling All “Tiny Tims To-Be!” Young Performer Auditions for a Christmas Carol Set for September 26
Acclaimed Chicago Actor Larry Yando stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 38th Annual Production; tickets go on sale to the general public August 14
CHICAGO, IL - Goodman Theatre announces open auditions for the five young performer roles in its 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, September 26, 9am – 2pm. Aspiring Chicagoland actors aged 5 – 17 of every ethnic background are invited to audition for the roles of Tiny Tim, Peter Cratchit/Boy Scrooge, Emily Cratchit, Belinda Cratchit and Turkey Boy. Performers should be prepared to deliver a memorized poem or monologue, one minute or less in length; sing one verse of a song a cappella, preferably a holiday song; and bring a photo/resume including previous theatrical and related experience/training (prior experience is not required) address and contact information. Day-of, in-person registration takes place from 8:30 – 10:30am at the Goodman (170 N. Dearborn) on a first-come, first-served basis; no calls, please. Parents/guardians: note commitment dates of October 20 – November 13 (rehearsals) and November 14 – December 27 (performances). Sunday, November 22 is opening night.
“There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit†(Chicago Sun-Times) than experiencing the magic of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption, A Christmas Carol—a Chicago holiday tradition, now in its 38th year at Goodman Theatre. Acclaimed actor Larry Yando stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, his 8th turn in the role, and Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper returns to direct this holiday classic for the third time. Join Scrooge as he journeys through his past, present and future to discover the importance of friendship and love—with plenty of music, costumes and “Bah Humbugs!†along the way.
Tickets to A Christmas Carol ($25 – $84) go on sale to the general public on August 14 at GoodmanTheatre.org/Joy, by phone at 312.443.3800 or at the box office (170 North Dearborn). Discounted Group Tickets for 15 persons or more are available at 312.443.3820. PepsiCo is the Official Beverage Sponsor, Aon Corporate and KPMG LLP are Corporate Sponsor Partners for A Christmas Carol.
