Woodstock Musical Theatre Company announces open auditions for their production of A Christmas Carol to be performed at the Woodstock Opera House on Sun, Sept 23 and Weds, Sept 26 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Woodstock Opera House, Calhoun Street Stage Entrance. No appointment is necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes you can move in and be prepared to sing a Christmas carol of your choice, dance, do some improvisation and read portions of the script with other actors. Rehearsals will take place in Woodstock evenings three to four times a week.

Performance dates are ONE weekend opening Thursday, November 29 and closing Sunday, December 2, 2007.  Shows are Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm for a total of 6 performances.

Director Kathie Comella and Choreographer Beth Davis Johnson require an ensemble cast of 20; all cast members play more than one role.  There are many quick costume, character and voice changes, which make for fun and challenging parts for actors.  All parts have lines and sing songs; there are no chorus or background persons. The part of Scrooge is precast; all other roles are open. Men:  Bob Cratchit (30-50), Nephew Fred (25-35), Marley's Ghost (dead), Christmas Present (large & jolly), Mr. Fezziwig (40-60), Dick Wilkins (25-35), Topper (25-35). Women: Christmas Past (adult), Mrs. Cratchit (30-50), Mrs. Fezziwig (40-60), Belle Fezziwig (25-35). Children: Peter Cratchit (14-16), David Cratchit (10-12), Tiny Tim (6-7), Martha Cratchit (16-18), Belinda Cratchit (12-14), Agatha Cratchit (8-10), Nell (10-12).  Man or Woman:  Christmas Future (adult). Both English and Cockney accents are necessary for all parts in this play.

For information e-mail Kathie Comella, Director.   kathiecomella@juno.com

For more information about WMTC and this Production - please visit...  http://www.woodstocktheatre.com/audition_notice.htm