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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A FRONTIER GHOST STORY
Adapted & Directed by Marc Anthony Glover

Auditions: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Stage Door Inc. – 8222 State Hwy 146, Baytown, TX 77523

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Renowned around the world, A Christmas Carol remains one of the most beloved tales of redemption and hope — but this time, it’s heading west.

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In this brand-new adaptation by Marc Anthony Glover, Dickens’ classic story is reimagined in the dusty frontier town of Whispering Hollow, where cold hearts and colder nights test the spirit of Christmas itself. With saloon girls, miners, cowboys, and ghostly presences of the plains, this retelling fuses the heart of Dickens’ message with the grit and charm of the Old West.

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It’s a haunting, heartfelt, and wholly original holiday experience — where the spirit of Christmas rides again.

 

WHO CAN AUDITION:

Open to performers ages 10 and up
 

 Looking for a diverse, multi-generational ensemble of strong character actors, singers, and storytellers ready to bring the Western world to life.
 

 All experience levels are welcome!

Accents, big personalities, and a willingness to explore both comedy and drama are encouraged.

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IF PLANNING TO AUDITION PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM:

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

Principal Roles

  • EBENEZER SCROOGE – A hardened banker of Whispering Hollow; cold, miserly, yet destined for redemption.
     

  • MARSHAL ADA BOONE – The town marshal and narrator; a firm moral compass and the story’s guiding voice.
     

  • JACOB MARLEY – Scrooge’s deceased business partner, bound in chains of greed; ghostly and remorseful.
     

  • BOB CRATCHIT – Scrooge’s weary but kind clerk; a devoted family man.
     

  • CLARA CRATCHIT (MRS. CRATCHIT) – Bob’s outspoken wife, protective of her family.
     

  • TINY TIM – The frail but spiritually strong youngest Cratchit.
     

  • MARTHA & PETER CRATCHIT – The elder Cratchit children, kind, responsible, and full of hope.
     

  • THE LITTLE CRATCHITS – Playful and innocent younger siblings.
     

 

The Spirits

  • THE PRAIRIE CHILD (Ghost of Christmas Past) – Barefoot, ethereal spirit crowned in prairie weeds; gentle yet unyielding.
     

  • MISS JUBILEE (Ghost of Christmas Present) – A radiant saloon queen, warm and wise, reveals Want and Ignorance.
     

  • THE MAN IN BLACK (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come) – Tall, silent, faceless presence; the embodiment of death itself.
     

  • WANT & IGNORANCE – Two haunting children representing poverty and neglect.
     

 

Family & Memories

  • FREDDY HART (FRED) – Scrooge’s cheerful nephew; loyal, kind, and full of Christmas spirit.
     

  • CLARA HART – Freddy’s lively wife; humorous, caring, and optimistic.
     

  • FANNY – Scrooge’s beloved sister, appearing in memories; tender and devoted.
     

  • MOTHER – Bedridden yet strong; warns Scrooge not to mistake money for love.
     

  • YOUNG EBENEZER – Scrooge as a youth; eager but hardened by loss.
     

  • YOUNG MARLEY – Scrooge’s ambitious, practical business partner.
     

  • BELLE – Scrooge’s lost love; graceful and strong-willed, leaves him when he chooses wealth over happiness.
     

 

Community of Whispering Hollow

  • FEZ (FEZZIWIG) – Scrooge’s joyful, generous former employer.
     

  • CLARA FEZZIWIG – Fez’s wife; warm and festive.
     

  • FIDDLER – Musician who livens up Fezziwig’s celebration.
     

  • THE WIDOW – Pleads for mercy after her husband’s death in the mines.
     

  • MINERS (#1 & #2) – Hardworking men burdened by Scrooge’s harsh terms.
     

  • CHARITY RIDERS (#1 & #2) – Solicitors seeking help for the poor.
     

  • RANCH HAND – A struggling worker trading labor for survival.
     

  • MINER’S WIFE – A woman holding her family together through hardship.
     

  • SALOON GIRLS (2–4) – Tough but kindhearted women of the town.
     

  • BOY (TURKEY BOY) – Streetwise child who helps deliver the Christmas feast.
     

 

The Shadows of the Future

  • BUSINESSMEN (MR. WICKS, MR. DOBBINS, MR. COLE) – Callous men gossiping over Scrooge’s death.
     

  • OLD JOE – Pawnbroker profiting off the dead.
     

  • NAN PRITCHARD – Scrooge’s charwoman, rough and greedy.
     

  • MABEL HIGGS – Scrooge’s laundress, bitter and worn.
     

  • AMOS CROWE – Undertaker’s man, steals Scrooge’s burial clothes.
     

  • MRS. KETTLE – Widow embittered by Scrooge’s cruelty.
     

  • MR. BARNES – Laborer wronged by Scrooge.
     

  • MRS. HOLLOWAY – Tenant forced to pay double rent; angry and proud.
     

  • MR. JENKINS – Farmer nearly ruined by debt.
     

  • SUSAN MILLER – Gentle soul praying for Scrooge’s redemption.
     

 

Ensemble

  • CAROLERS (4–8) – Singing townsfolk whose voices weave the story together.
     

  • GHOST CHORUS (3–5 voices, mixed) – Haunting harmonies and whispers enhancing each supernatural moment.
     

 

REHEARSALS:

Monday – Friday, 6:30 PM – 9:00/9:30 PM
Not all company members will be called every evening.
Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting and continue through early December.

 

PERFORMANCE DATES:

December 12 – 20, 2025

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

  • Cold readings from the script (provided at auditions)
     

  • No monologue required
     

  • Bring a headshot and resume if available
     

  • Dress comfortably and be ready to move, read, and explore character work
     

Fill out the audition form here:
 

BACKSTAGE & TECH CREW OPPORTUNITIES:

Not ready to be on stage but still want to be part of the magic?
We’re also looking for dedicated individuals to assist with backstage and technical duties, including:

  • Stage Manager & Assistant Stage Manager
     

  • Lighting & Sound Booth Operators
     

  • Props & Set Crew
     

  • Costume Assistants & Dressers
     

  • Front of House & Hospitality Volunteers
     

No prior experience needed — we’ll teach you! Come join the Stage Door family and help us bring this frontier ghost story to life.

 

 

QUESTIONS?

Email marcanthony@stagedoorinc.org

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