EXPIRES: August 18, 2025

Seeking Performers for “A Sherlock Carol” Show

Theater
Paying up to $200/project
Description

The company is holding auditions for “A Sherlock Carol” show and looking for performers, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
This holiday tale masterfully weaves two classics, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and a famous Arthur Conan Doyle story featuring all the favorite characters of Scrooge, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Tiny Tim

Rate:
Non-Equity/Non-Union.
Range: $125 – $200 stipend paid at the end of the run.

Additional info:
Please prepare a 1-1.5 minute monologue (please do NOT use a monologue from the show).
Roles will require a British accent and you may be asked to briefly demonstrate your ability to speak in a British accent (of your choosing) during the audition.
Please bring your calendar with any conflicts from August 25th – December 14th.

Please apply if interested.

6 Project roles
Sherlock Holmes
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The World’s Foremost Consulting Detective, in decline
Application deadline closed.
Ebenezer Scrooge
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Formerly a miser, one Christmas, Scrooge transformed into as good a man as the good old city ever knew.
Application deadline closed.
Actor One
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Dr. Timothy Cratchit - Tiny Tim, all grown up. Now, a doctor at St. Bernard's Hospital for Children. He speaks with a more refined accent than his sister. Mr. Topper- The manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A bit older, a bit pompous. Easily irritated. Supposedly a friend of Fred, Scrooge's nephew. Ralph Fezziwig- A nervous, wiry young man. The black sheep of a proud family. Engaged to Fannie. Constable Hopkins- A seemingly upstanding member of Scotland Yard.
Application deadline closed.
Actor Two
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Emma Wiggins - A good spirited and brave 13-year-old, she is a former Baker Street Irregular. Fan Gardner - Scrooge's granddaughter. A refined young woman, she works backstage at the theatre in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Engaged to Ralph Fezziwig. Inspector Lestrade - Blustery, easily confounded member of Scotland Yard. He has grudging respect for Holmes. Mrs. Windigate - A Scottish tavern keeper and member of the Goose Club. Giggly, a whirlwind.
Application deadline closed.
Actor Three
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Dr. Watson- Sherlock Holmes' best and most loyal friend. The Boswell to Holmes' Johnson. Mrs. Dilber- Mr. Scrooge's housekeeper of over 30 years. An emotional creature with a connection to the spiritual realm. Henry Burke - An Irish candle maker, an old friend of Mr. Scrooge. Old Joe Brackenridge - The owner of Old Joe's in Covent Garden. Gruff, a born salesman.
Application deadline closed.
Actor Four
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Caroler - A cheerful person in the street. Woman in Restaurant - A London lady. The Countess of Morcar - American. An old love of Holmes' who also goes by another name, Irene Adler. Martha Cratchit - Tough and a bit lower class than her brother. Mary Morstan - Watson's elegant and brave wife. Abigail Fezziwig - Runs a business fattening geese for market.
Application deadline closed.