CALL TO AUDITION:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MOVED READING
by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Rosane McNamara

A Special End-of-Year Fundraiser for New Theatre

“Bah! Humbug!”

Nothing says Christmas quite like Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

We may not have snow in Sydney, and it’s certainly not 1843, but New Theatre is delighted to present a brand-new adaptation of this timeless story of greed and redemption.

Dickens sought to inspire change in how the poor were viewed and treated, weaving this message through his enduring tale of the true spirit of Christmas.

Be haunted alongside Ebenezer Scrooge, the quintessential miser, as he’s visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Lament the plight of the Cratchit family as they make merry with little and care deeply for one, especially their youngest, Tiny Tim. And ultimately, celebrate the Dickensian spirit of Christmas, where kindness and hope triumph over meanness and despair.

CREATIVE TEAM & CREW
Director Rosane McNamara
Musical Advisor Louise Fischer 

PERFORMANCE DATE
Tuesday 15 December 2026

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will commence mid/late Nov and will comprise of up to six rehearsals. Exact times and dates tbc, subject to cast availability. The final dress rehearsal will be held on Monday 14 December, and attendance is mandatory.

TO SUBMIT AN EOI  
It is essential to read the script BEFORE applying. There is a perusal copy of the script available for viewing here.

Email your EOI to louise_newtheatre@yahoo.com.au with EOI:A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the subject line.

In your email, please:
•    Include an up-to-date head shot and CV/bio.
•    Indicate if you are currently a New Theatre member.
•    indicate your singing ability, including your vocal range – Christmas carols will feature in the production.

AUDITIONS 
Successful applicants will be contacted by the Director for an audition.

ROLES AVAILABLE
Ebenezer Scrooge – a crotchety, mean, elderly man.
Chorus of 8 to 10 actors – sharing narration and remaining 20+ roles of various ages and genders.

We very much encourage and welcome submissions from people who identify as First Nations, BIPoC, CaLD, LGBTQI+, gender diverse, or neurodivergent.

PLEASE NOTE
New Theatre an amateur theatre company and a volunteer-based organisation – there is no for payment for this production.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Rosane McNamara has a Master of Arts degrees in English/Drama and studied acting at the Ensemble Theatre with Hayes Gordon. Her directing credits include The Crucible (Ensemble Rep), Prelude to a Kiss (Belvoir Downstairs), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Voices Theatre) and A Man for All Seasons, The Chapel Perilous, King Lear, Oh What a Lovely War Mate, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Entertaining Mr Sloane, Hay Fever and The Spook (New Theatre). Rosane has stage managed, trained stage managers, production managed and operated lights/sound on many NT productions and is currently President of New Theatre. She is a devoted Charles Dickens fan.

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