A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
adapted by Joe Landry
Presented by The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Directed by Ian Gerber

AUDITION INFORMATION
WHEN AND WHERE ARE AUDITIONS?

We will be holding auditions on
    • Sunday, September 15th from 3:00 – 5:30 pm

–OR–

    • Monday, September 16th from 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Possible callbacks on
    • Tuesday, September 17th

At the Center for People with Disabilities, 1675 Range Street, Boulder. CO.

Nothing needs to be prepared; sides will be provided at the audition.

Actors should come prepared to warm-read assigned scenes opposite other auditioners.

Email questions to the director Ian Gerber at: auditions@theupstartcrow.org

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

    •  Your acting resume
    •  A completed Audition Form
    • A headshot if available

COMPENSATION
    •  NON-paid roles
    •  NO Equity (union) contracts available

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

Setting
The WBFR radio studio, 1940s NYC, where 5 actors will be performing for the “studio” audience and “Live radio audience coast to coast” the timeless story of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Five actors doing over 40 different roles! It will be a show to entertain everybody during the holiday season!

Available Roles*:
Director Ian Gerber will be looking for:

Three men and two women, who are adept enough at voices and character work to portray multiple characters each. 

The actor playing Ebenezer Scrooge will only have two characters in this production. Ebenezer and Santa Claus in an “ON AIR commercial.”

*In our classical theatre productions, we recognize that traditionally characters have been portrayed within a binary gender framework. We are actively challenging this by inviting actors of all gender identities, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary individuals, to audition for any role they resonate with. We are also committed to racial and ethnic inclusivity. While some roles may have specific requirements based on the character’s background, we encourage actors of all races and ethnicities to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and accommodating environment. If you have any specific needs, questions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Your comfort and representation matter to us.

In order to promote a respectful and productive work environment, harassment of any kind is not acceptable at The Upstart Crow (TUC). TUC also prohibits harassment and discrimination based upon an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Harassment occurs when unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, because of its severity and/or persistence, interferes significantly with an individual’s work or safety, or adversely affects performance conditions.  Harassment also occurs when a person uses a position of authority to engage in unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION
REHEARSAL VENUE
The Center for People with Disabilities, 1675 Range Street, Boulder. CO

Rehearsal Details
    • First Read-through, depending on the actor’s schedules, will be Saturday, September 21st, Monday the 23rd or Tuesday the 24th. We will then get together two or three more times before Monday, 10/28 when regular rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, October 28 through December 5, from 7:00-9:30 pm at The Center for People with Disabilities, 1675 Range Street, Boulder. CO.  No rehearsal on Halloween Night.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE VENUE
The Carsen Theater at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, in Boulder

Performance Details:
    ALL actors and technicians must be at all Tech Week rehearsals.
    • Tech Week is Monday-Thursday December 2 – 5.
    • Performances are Friday-Sunday December 6-8 & Thursday-Sunday December 12-15.
    • Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
    • Sunday performances are 2:00pm matinees. Saturday December 7 will ALSO have a matinee.

Questions About Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances:

Email questions to the director Ian Gerber at: auditions@theupstartcrow.org