Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• Sing a song if you are interested in one of the solos.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases. Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role!
• The rehearsal window is October 28-December 2
• Show dates will be December 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 2021
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or show dates.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here: https://signup.com/go/HmOqFhb
AUDITIONS: Nuthin’ BUT A WILL
October 24 & 25, 2021 FROM 5:30-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
BEfore auditions
The following documents will help you decide whether being a cast member of A Southern Christmas Carol is right for you. For all the fun we have it is a lot of hard work! Please read all of the items below:
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
| OLD MAN SCROOGE- (Caucasian male character actor, late middle-aged or older) A crotchety old miser, owner of the Scrooge and Marley Cotton Gin, Greedy and Mean. A bit of singing required. ACTRESS 1 – (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller (Can be same played by same actress as Eppie) EPPIE– (African American, female character actress, in age from late 30’s to late 40’s) Scrooge’s care-taker. Mother of Tiny Tim. TINY— (African American Actor, Ages 12-25) The optimistic light of Eppie’s life. Her son, who often refrains “God Bless Us Everyone.” Singing role. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE— (African American leading man, teens to mid-20’s) The silent Ghost of Scrooge’s Future. Non-speaking. ACTRESS 2 – (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. MISSIONARY LADY– (Any ethnicity.) Pious, collecting donations for the poor. OLD LADY WIGGINS– (Any ethnicity.) A jovial woman. The life of the party. A bit of singing required. POOR WOMAN 1– (Any ethnicity.) A poor woman who scavenges for her livelihood. Singing role. ACTRESS 3– (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. FANNIE— (Caucasian Actress) Scrooge’s sister. Loving. Non-Singing. CELIA RAY– (Any ethnicity.) Freddie’s Wife. Does not have high opinion of Mr. Scrooge. Non-Singing. POOR WOMAN 3– (Any ethnicity.) A poor woman who scavenges for her livelihood. Singing role. ACTRESS 4— (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. BELLE— (Caucasian.) Eb’s long-lost love. Singing Role. POOR WOMAN 2– (Any ethnicity.) A poor woman who scavenges for her livelihood. Singing role. MATTIE– (Any ethnicity.) Topper’s wife. Non-Singing. CAROLINE– (Any ethnicity.) A farmer’s wife. Relieved that their debts may be transferred away from Scrooge. Non-singing. ACTOR 1— (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. MISSIONARY MAN– (Any ethnicity.) Pious, collecting for the poor. Non-singing. WIGGINS– (Any ethnicity.) A jovial man. The life of the party. Generous. Young Scrooge’s Boss. A bit of singing required. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT– (Any ethnicity.) Jovial, a father Christmas type. Singing role. MR. MILLER– (Any ethnicity.) The new owner of Scrooge and Marley Cotton in Scrooge’s possible future. Farmer. Singing Role. ACTOR 2 — (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. FREDDIE— (Any ethnicity.) Scrooge’s nephew. Non-singing. MARLEY— (Any ethnicity.) The Ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner. A bit of singing. FARMER 2— (Any ethnicity.) A farmer who knows all too well Scrooge’s greed. BELLE’S HUSBAND—(Any ethnicity.) Loving, happy. Non-singing. ACTOR 3— (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST— (Any ethnicity.) A Huck Finn-type. Singing role. BOBBY– (Younger Boy) Young kid. 12-16. ACTOR 4— (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. EB— (Caucasian.) Scrooge’s Younger self. 20-30. TOPPER— (Any ethnicity.) A farmer who knows all too well Scrooge’s greed. ZEKE— (Any ethnicity.) Caroline’s Husband. In debt to Scrooge.ACTOR 5— (Any ethnicity.) Storyteller, narrator, townsperson. DICKIE— (Any ethnicity.) Friend and coworker of Eb. |
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Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• Sing a song if you are interested in one of the solos.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases. Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role!
• The rehearsal window is TBD.
• Show dates will be TBD.
• Roles will be double or triple cast to help in making sure every role is filled for every rehearsal.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here beginning TBD:
AUDITIONS: Nuthin’ BUT A WILL
TBD, 2022 FROM 5:30-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• Sing a song if you are interested in one of the solos.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases. Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role!
• The rehearsal window is August 16-October 1, 2021.
• Show dates will be October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23, 2021.
• Roles will be double or triple cast to help in making sure every role is filled for every rehearsal.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here beginning July 28, 2021:
https://signup.com/go/QJqMHvV
BEfore auditions
The following documents will help you decide whether being a cast member of Swamp Gravy is right for you. For all the fun we have it is a lot of hard work! Please read all of the items below:
Information
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• Sing a song if you are interested in one of the solos.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases. Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role!
• The rehearsal window is August 16-October 1, 2021.
• Show dates will be October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23, 2021.
• Roles will be double or triple cast to help in making sure every role is filled for every rehearsal.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here beginning July 28, 2021:
https://signup.com/go/QJqMHvV
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Nuthin’ But A Will features a large and diverse cast of characters from ensemble roles to singing to speaking roles. You do not have to have prior experience to be a part of the Swamp Gravy cast.
