SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL
AUDITIONS: (Majestic Studios)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 6:30pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st at 6:30pm
Performance Dates: DECEMBER 11-13, 2026 at the DERRY OPERA HOUSE
MAJESTIC PRODUCTIONS – A Family Production / Ages 8 through adult
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Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens / Set in Victorian London, the story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted moneylender who despises Christmas and lives a life devoid of compassion and joy. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways or suffer a grim fate in the afterlife. Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. With a score full of memorable songs, including six new songs not performed in the film, Scrooge! The Musical blends humor, drama, and uplifting messages in a celebration of redemption and the true meaning of Christmas.
DIRECTED BY JEFF CARON / MUSICAL DIRECTION BY JESSICA LOVE / ASSISTED BY AIMEE BAKER
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CHARACTERS:
Ebenezer Scrooge: Male | Stage Age: 55–75 | Bass-Baritone – A bitter, lonely businessman who has spent years shutting people out in pursuit of money and success. Scrooge experiences a profound transformation from hardened miser to joyful, compassionate human being.
Bob Cratchit: Male | Stage Age: 30–45 | Lyric Baritone/Tenor – Scrooge’s overworked but kind-hearted clerk. Bob is gentle, optimistic, devoted to his family, and determined to maintain hope despite financial hardship. He represents warmth, humility, and love in contrast to Scrooge’s cynicism.
Mrs. Cratchit: Female | Stage Age: 30–45 | Non-singing – Bob Cratchit’s practical and loving wife. She works tirelessly to care for her family and maintain joy despite difficult circumstances. Strong, compassionate, and resilient.
Kathy Cratchit: Female | Stage Age: 9–12 | Soprano – Tiny Tim’s middle sister. She is a kind, caring, and sweet-voiced girl who helps her family maintain a joyful, loving home despite their poverty. She has solo singing.
Tiny Tim: Any Gender | Stage Age: 8–10 | Child Voice – The youngest Cratchit child. Gentle, joyful, and full of hope despite physical illness. Tiny Tim serves as the emotional heart of the Cratchit family and symbolizes innocence and kindness.
Tom Jenkins: Male | Stage Age: 20–50 | Character Tenor/Baritone – A lively Londoner who helps bring energy and humor to the streets of Victorian London. Often featured in comic and ensemble-heavy musical moments.
Scrooge’s Nephew: Male | Stage Age: 25–40 | Non-Singing – Cheerful, optimistic, and warm-hearted. Fred refuses to give up on Scrooge and continually offers him kindness and inclusion despite repeated rejection.
Jacob Marley: Male | Stage Age: 45–75 | Bass-Baritone – Scrooge’s deceased business partner, condemned to wander in chains because of the selfish life he lived. Marley appears as a terrifying warning and catalyst for Scrooge’s journey.
Ghost of Christmas Past: Female-presenting (flexible casting possible) | Stage Age:15-30 | Soprano/Mezzo – A gentle, mysterious spirit who guides Scrooge through memories of his earlier life. Compassionate, graceful, and insightful.
Young Ebenezer (Teen/Young Adult): Male | Stage Age: 16-25 | Tenor/Bari-Tenor – The younger version of Scrooge before greed and bitterness took hold. Ambitious, hopeful, romantic, and deeply in love with Isabel.
Fezziwig: Male | Stage Age: 45–70 | Baritone – Scrooge’s former employer. Generous, lively, and full of joy. Fezziwig embodies celebration, generosity, and leadership through kindness.
Mrs. Fezziwig: Female | Stage Age: 45–70 | Alto – Mr. Fezziwig’s jovial wife. She is the consummate host who brightens up every room she walks in.
Isabel: Female | Stage Age: 20–35 | Soprano/Mezzo – Scrooge’s former fiancée and lost love. Warm, intelligent, and compassionate. Isabel represents the life and happiness Scrooge abandoned in pursuit of wealth.
Ghost of Christmas Present: Male | Stage Age: 30–70 | Bari-Tenor – A joyful, energetic, larger-than-life spirit who shows Scrooge the beauty, generosity, and celebration of Christmas. Warm, funny, and charismatic.
Ensemble: Any Gender | Any Age | All Voice Parts – These are members of the ensemble that have solo or small group singing.
Source: Pocket Community Theatre
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SCHEDULE:
REHEARSALS (starts 10/5/26) (Majestic Studios): SCHEDULE UPDATED 9/15/26 (FINAL ANSWER!)
- SUNDAYS from 1:00-5:00pm
- MONDAYS & THURSDAYS from 6:00-9:00pm
TECH WEEK (Derry Opera House):
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th from 12-8pm
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th through THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th – 6:00-10:00pm
PERFORMANCES (Derry Opera House):
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th at 7:00pm
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th at 2pm and 7pm
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th at 2pm
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Please prepare a musical selection that shows off the character of your voice; please bring sheet music (pianist provided) or a backing track (no voices); you may blu-tooth to our stereo or bring a CD. It’s important that you incorporate acting and expression into your song audition. Reading from the script possible (provided). Dance auditions/placement will be held after the show is cast; if you have dance experience please be sure to add this to your audition form.
- You do not need to make an audition appointment, simply show up. We see people in the order they arrive and complete paperwork. To print and fill out the audition form ahead of time please click HERE.
- IMPORTANT: If you audition for our production and are cast it is expected you will follow through and do our production; failure to do so may prevent you from being cast in a future show as you will have possibly taken a spot from someone who was not cast. If you are auditioning ONLY for specific roles you may specify that on the audition form and you will only be considered for those roles. If you do not specify we will assume you will accept ANY role offered.
- There is NO production fee for this show.
AUDITIONS & REHEARSALS HELD AT:
The MAJESTIC THEATRE
Offices & Rehearsal Studios
880 Page Street
Manchester, NH 03109
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