• Friday, October 18, 2023 - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Saturday, October 19, 2023 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Ages 7+
Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track, but it is not preferred. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition). If you tap, please bring tap shoes. If you are interested in the Ghost of Christmas Future or the featured “wing dancers” (or if we are interested in you), be prepared to do an additional dance audition (ballet/contemporary).
General Dance Audition
Tap Combination
Contemporary Combination (Future & Wings)
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, October 18, 2024. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment, and the provided dance combination(s). The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-9:30)
First company meeting - Monday, October 21
Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)
A favorite Triad holiday tradition returns with High Point Community Theatre’s musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.
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 about 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, & 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 who mean the most to him.
This is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story that had a decade-long run at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The show has featured well-known actors such as Terrence Mann, Roddy McDowall, Frank Langella, Tim Curry, Roger Daltrey, Emily Skinner, Christopher Sieber, Didi Conn, Ben Vereen, and more. It was made into a movie starring Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jason Alexander. You will love it!
Runtime is approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.
Contains some mild adult language.
PERFORMANCES
• Thursday, December 12 -10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 13 - 10:00 am (school show)
• Friday, December 13 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 14 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, December 14 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 15 - 2:00 pm
MUSIC BY Alan Menken
LYRICS BY Lynn Ahrens
BOOK BY Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Original Choreography by Susan Stroman
Originally directed by Mike Ockrent
Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment at the Theater at Madison Square Garden
Directed & Music Directed by Mike Lasley
Choreographed by Amanda Diorio
A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com