DavisMusical
Theatre
Company
Davis
Monday, September 17, 2018 at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:30pm
Opens Saturday, November 10, 2018
Please note: DMTC will be having all its performances during the air quality crisis
Alan Menken's "A Christmas Carol" is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens's most well-known story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Ebenezer Scrooge | Male. Must be able to move. Grouchy old miser who has grown cold and mean-spirited. Through his journey with the three ghosts, he regains his kindness and goodwill. |
| Bob Cratchit | Kind and patient, he endures Scrooge's temper and abuse to provide for his family, especially his son, Tiny Tim. |
| Ghost Of Christmas Past / Lamplighter | Must be able to move gracefully. Joyful, comedic guide to Scrooge into his past. Cheerfulness and kindness are this characters dominant traits, and maybe a little zany. Very energetic. |
| Ghost of Christmas Present / Sandwichboard Man | Preferably be able to tap dance or fake it well. Must be able to move. A larger than life, jovial character who shows Scrooge the present world around him. Very vaudeville. |
| Ghost of Christmas Future / Blind Old Hag | Preferably able to belt with a strong mix. Must be able to move in a contemporary style. Creepy and eerie, yet captivating every time they are on stage. |
| Fred Anderson | Nephew of Scrooge. Compassionate and joyful. |
| Ghost of Jacob Marley | Must be able to move. The spirit of Scrooges old business partner. Good comedic timing. |
| Tiny Tim | Son of Bob Cratchit. Walks with a cane. Represents the Christmas spirit with hope and goodness. |
| Fezziwig | Must be able to move. Jolly and kind bank owner. Scrooge's past employer who helped him get his start. |
| Mrs. Cratchit | Wife of Bob. Mother to Tiny Tim, Martha, and the other Cratchit children. Loving, hopeful, and generous. |
| Mrs. Fezziwig | Must be able to move. Cheerful wife of Mr. Fezziwig. Fun and sassy. |
| Young Ebenezer | Must be able to move. Scrooge with the happiness of his youth and deeply in love with Emily. Sincere, yet money driven. |
| Young Marley | Must be able to move. Starts business with Scrooge at 18 and shares a similar mindset of greed. |
| Emily | Must be able to move. A lovely girl. Enjoys the simple things in life. Joyful and kind hearted. In love with Scrooge at 18. |
| Mr. Smythe | Recently widowed. Hopeful. Poor and in debt to Scrooge. Father of Grace. |
| Gracie Smythe | Daughter of Mr. Smythe. Sad yet hopeful. |
| Martha Cratchit | Daughter of Bob & Mrs. Cratchit, sister to Tiny Tim. |
| Sally Anderson | The wife of Scrooge's nephew Fred. Tired of having "Uncle Scrooge" over for Christmas dinner each year. |
| Scrooge at 12 | A poor orphan who works all day at a bootmaking factory. Tired of poverty, he vows to save his money and make his fortune. He desperately misses his parents and wants to find a home of his own. |
| Beadle | A worker in the royal exchange bank |
| Old Joe | A ragpicker who scavenges off the dead. |
| Jonathan | Fun street urchin. Comedic. |
| Mrs. Mops | Maid for Scrooge. |
| Scrooge's Mother | Sings |
| Ensemble | A large ensemble from which smaller roles will be cast such as : Judge, Scrooge at 8, Scrooge's father, Scrooge's mother, Mr. Hawkins, Fan at 10, charity men, townspeople, factory workers, gravediggers, etc. |