Auditions for the Elgin Opera House Production of
A Christmas Carol!

"Auditioning and being in the cast for A Christmas Carol is the most incredible way to feel the Christmas spirit and start the Christmas season."

We are looking for a cast of all ages, from young children to senior performers. We would love to have singles, whole or part families join us in our cast. All are welcome to audition. 

Besides the familiar cast of characters (Ebenezer Scrooge, the Cratchit family including Tiny Tim, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Nephew Fred, and Mr. Fezziwig), we are also looking for some characters unique to this production: Carolers/Narrators, Beggars, and a children's ensemble of Christmas Toys. 

Characters will be using various British and Cockney accents. All will sing, and some will do dance movement.

Auditioning requirements:

Sing a song of your choice, preferably from a musical.
Also, tell us a one- to two-minute story about yourself, using a British or Cockney accent or both, if you can.

There will be callbacks if needed (TBA).

We will start with music rehearsals in mid to late October. 

 *There will be no rehearsals for the week of Thanksgiving.

Performance dates are: December 10-12 & 17-19
Step one: ​Please fill out this audition form (click here)!

Step two: Record and submit your remote audition video.
Please fill out the audition form and then upload your audition to YouTube as "unlisted" Or upload your video to a Google Drive or other sharing platform where you can give us access.
and email the video link or drive access link to:
auditions@elginoperahouse.com

Please include the name of the auditioner in your email.

***Here is a quick tutorial showing you how to upload your audition to YouTube: https://youtu.be/qlJw2qCiSOY

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 ​Please send questions to Denise Wheeler at mamawhee@gmail.com

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Callbacks will be scheduled by invitation as needed.
We will post cast lists on ElginOperaHouse.com.