Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol
Presented by the Hilliard Arts Council,
Director: DJ Williams
Assistant Director: Teresa Johnson Rivers
We are pleased to announce open call auditions for our upcoming production of Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, the classic holiday tale recounting the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come whose visits transform him into a kinder, gentler man.
This production is a beloved annual tradition for Hilliard Arts Council. One of the hallmarks of our production is a family friendly environment featuring a multi-generational cast and the opportunities it presents for experienced and novice actors of all ages. Auditions are open to adults and children in first grade and up. There are 30 speaking roles available including Bob Cratchit and his family, various ghosts, and townspeople. The role of Ebeneezer Scrooge has been pre-cast.
There are also opportunities available for children to sing in a children’s chorus who sing various carols during the show. You can arrive at any time during the audition period no need to sign up for an audition time. Our productions strive for a more diverse cast. Auditioning is open to all regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or age. HAC directors utilize an identity-conscious casting philosophy where casting decisions are made with intent. For Christmas Carol, we will be casting female-presenting and male-presenting actors for all roles based on the characters as written.Â
Performances:
December 3rd
December 4th
December 5th
Questions? Email Robin Brenneman at robin@hilliardartscouncil.or
General Audition Information
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Auditions are typically held at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center 5425 Center Street Hilliard, Ohio 43026.
Here is some general guidance for managing the audition process with Hilliard Arts Council productions:
Sign up in advance for an audition time. A sign up form will be found on audition announcement page
Download and complete an audition form and bring to your scheduled audition. Form is available for download below. Be sure to list any potential rehearsal conflicts.
Bring a photo and resume/CVÂ ( if you have one).
Be ready to sing 16 – 32 bars of a song of your choice (for musicals). Accompanists are generally provided, but see the specific audition announcement for more information.
Review audition sides (if available on the audition announcement page) in preparation for a reading. If no sides are available, readings will be cold. Readings are required for all speaking roles.
Dress comfortably and be able to dance/move for dance corps auditions for musicals.
Be respectful of other auditioners and directors

A Christmas Carol
Auditions:
November 7th, 9-11am
&
November 8th, 6:30-8:30pm
Questions? Contact Robin Brenneman at Robin@hilliardartscouncil.org
