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Open Auditions
for a very special Christmas show, June 27-28
We will hold auditions this month for “A Bennington Christmas Carol,” an original new musical to be produced in December.
The play, based on Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic, opens in 1926 and references Bennington history, places, and personages, including Molly Stark, Robert Frost, and Norman Rockwell. The book, music, and lyrics are by Brian Haner, who has performed in and directed the music for several MAC Center productions.
Auditions for “A Bennington Christmas Carol” will take place 5 to 8 p.m. on June 27 and 10 a.m. to noon on June 28 at the MAC Center. Those participating should be prepared to sing 16 bars and read sides. There are more than 20 roles in the musical, for children 10 to 15 years old and adults of all ages.
To schedule an audition, email Executive Director Kristine Lewis at monumentcentervt@gmail.com.
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​The roles (and Dickens characters they are based on) include:
Benedict Gaines (Scrooge) – baritone or tenor
James Sullivan (Bob Cratchit) – baritone
Mrs. Sullivan (Mrs. Cratchit) – soprano
Sullivan daughters (Cratchit daughters) – sopranos
Tim Sullivan (Tiny Tim)
Mrs. Wilkins (Scrooge’s maid) – alto
Jonah Prouty (Jacob Marley) – tenor
Mr. Cushman (Fezziwig) – baritone
Mrs. Cushman (Mrs. Fezziwig) – soprano
Molly Stark* (Ghost of Christmas Past) – alto or soprano
Gaine’s nephew – baritone
Nephew’s wife* – alto or soprano
Norman Rockwell (Ghost of Christmas Present)
Robert Frost (Ghost of Christmas Future)
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* These characters have no solos and will only be required to sing in ensemble.
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Mrs. Elder’s sister* – alto or soprano
Boy Gaines* – (teen Scrooge)
Child Fran (Scrooge’s sister)
Older Fran, mid-20s (Scrooge’s sister)
Young Gaines* (Scrooge, 20s-30s) – baritone or tenor
Kathryn (Scrooge’s fiancée) – soprano
Sheriff* – baritone or tenor
Businessman 1* – baritone or tenor
Businessman 2* – baritone or tenor
Lady 1* – alto or soprano
Lady 2* – alto or soprano
Nephew’s party guests’ ensemble* – alto, soprano, baritone, tenor
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