Young Actors Urged to Audition for Claybody Theatre's A Christmas Carol Production

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Claybody Theatre is launching its first Christmas production, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at the Dipping House Theatre in Stoke. The production, featuring lead actor Andrew Price as Ebenezer Scrooge, is looking for two young actors to play the role of Tiny Tim, the son of Scrooge's put-upon clerk Bob Cratchit. Auditions will be held at the end of September at The Dipping House, and Deborah McAndrew, co-artistic director, describes it as an exciting opportunity for young actors to gain experience in theatre while working with a professional cast.

Key Takeaways:

  • Claybody Theatre is producing an adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Dipping House Theatre in Stoke, featuring lead actor Andrew Price as Ebenezer Scrooge.
  • Two young actors, aged between 9 and 12, will be selected to play the role of Tiny Tim, son of Bob Cratchit, through auditions at the end of September.
  • Auditions are limited, and interested young actors should register via the Claybody Theatre website.
  • The production will feature 17 performances from December 5-20, with rehearsals running from November 3-29.
  • Jack Quarton, composer and musical director, will also join the cast, playing Scrooge's nephew Fred.
  • A full cast announcement will be made in October.
  • The adaptation is part of Claybody Theatre's first Christmas production, which aims to provide an exciting opportunity for young actors.

Statistics:

  • 17 performances of A Christmas Carol will take place from December 5-20.
  • Rehearsals will take place between November 3-29.
  • Two young actors will be selected to play the role of Tiny Tim.
  • Auditions will be held at the end of September.
  • The production will feature Jack Quarton as composer, musical director, and actor.

Sources:

  • "Aspiring young actors are being urged to stake their claims to a role in a city theatre company's first Christmas production." - Sentinel Reporter
  • "Deborah McAndrew, co-artistic director at Claybody Theatre, said it was 'an exciting opportunity' for two young actors." - Sentinel Reporter
  • "Places for the audition sessions are limited and we are asking for young actors aged between 9 and 12 to register via our website." - Sentinel Reporter
  • "Seventeen performances of A Christmas Carol will take place from December 5-20." - Sentinel Reporter
  • "Rehearsals will take place between November 3 and 29 and a performance schedule will be shared between the two chosen actors for the part of Tiny Tim." - Sentinel Reporter
  • "A full cast announcement will be made in October." - Sentinel Reporter