Audition announcement

Luminary Theatre Company is holding auditions for our inaugural production of A Christmas Carol, or the Marvelous Reclamation of Ebenezer Scrooge , a joy-filled adaptation set in modern-day Fredericksburg. This immersive production brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale into our contemporary world through theatrical storytelling, movement, puppetry, and an original book and score. 

We are seeking a diverse cast of actors ages 15 and up for both principal and ensemble roles. One teenager may be cast in an ensemble role to play multiple characters including Tiny Tim; all other roles will be played by actors 18 and older . All ensemble members will play multiple characters and should be comfortable with quick transitions, group storytelling, physicality, and puppetry. (Training will be provided.) 

Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM each day

• Individual audition appointments will be scheduled in 10-minute slots

• All auditioners are required to attend one Movement Call on their audition day:
  
  • 2:00–3:00 PM for morning auditioners
  • 5:00–6:00 PM for afternoon auditioners
    
    

Auditions will be held at:
Studio M Dance Project
4276B Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

***Please note: the studio is located around the back of the building. Do not enter through the front or go into the hobby store. You must drive around to the back.***

Callbacks & Casting Timeline
Callbacks will be held on an as-needed basis on Saturday, July 19 at 1:00 PM. If you are called back, you will be notified by Monday, July 14 and provided with details about when and where to report, and what to prepare.

Not all actors will be called back, and being called back does not guarantee casting, just as not being called back does not mean you are no longer under consideration. The creative team will use callbacks to explore specific roles and combinations as needed.

Final casting decisions will be made shortly after callbacks, and all auditioners will be notified of their status by email.

• Ebenezer Scrooge – 50+, male-presenting. Rigid, commanding, emotionally guarded. This is the iconic Scrooge we all know, with added wit and humor. Must be a strong singer and actor.
  
• Bob Cratchit – 30s+, male-presenting. Kind, resilient, and good-humored, Bob keeps the peace in the office and at home. A hard-working family man devoted to his wife and children.
  
• Julie Cratchit – 30s+, female-presenting. Strong, friendly, and feisty. The loving backbone of her family. Julie is unimpressed with Bob’s employer, Scrooge.
  
• Emily – 30s+, any gender. A warm, grounded yet slightly mysterious narrator who guides the audience through Scrooge’s reclamation.
  

• All ensemble members will play multiple roles and contribute to physical storytelling and musical moments.

• Puppetry is a major element of the production (training will be provided).

• Expressive, adaptable performers with the ability to transition easily are encouraged to audition.

Luminary Theatre Company believes that powerful storytelling reflects the full range of human experience. We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and abilities to audition. We are committed to inclusive casting and to fostering a creative space that reflects the richness of our community.

• Prepare a 1-minute monologue and 16–32 bars of a song (musical theatre or contemporary style.)
• An accompanist will be provided. If you prefer to sing with a track, a bluetooth speaker will be provided.
• You may be asked to repeat a harmony line or read from the script.
• Please bring or upload a headshot or recent photo, and either bring or upload your résumé or complete the experience section on the audition form.
• All auditioners must attend one Movement Call on their audition day.

If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, video submissions are welcome. Please submit the following:

• A 1-minute monologue
• 16–32 bars of a song (a cappella or with accompaniment)
• A headshot or recent photo
• A résumé or list of experience

Submit your materials no later than July 11, 2025 to:
casting@luminarytheatreco.org
Links to Google Drive or YouTube are preferred. Please ensure your videos are viewable without download.

Begin: September 4, 2025
Location: Fredericksburg, VA (exact location TBD)
Schedule:

• Sundays: 2:00–6:00 PM
• Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30–9:30 PM

Additional rehearsals may be scheduled closer to tech and opening.

December 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026
All performances will be held at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
Evening and weekend availability is required. We will be dark from December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026.

This is a non-union production. All performers will receive a modest stipend, paid in two installments. Housing and transportation are not provided. This production is best suited for actors local or willing to commute to the Fredericksburg area.

Please complete the audition form and select your preferred time slot at the link below.
 

For questions, contact:
casting@luminarytheatreco.org