Audition Information for the ‘24 - ‘25 Season!
Auditions:
Saturday, October 12 at 1:00pm
Monday, October 14 at 7:00pm
@ The Corson Playhouse
Performance Dates:
December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Director: Logan Leavitt
Auditions will consist of cold reads from provided sides, as well as theatre and movement exercises. Audition forms may be emailed to logan@mightycorson.com. Please reach out with questions!
The Story
Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Six actors take on the beloved characters of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens in this heartwarming and highly theatrical holiday treat for all ages!
Roles
Sherlock Holmes - The World's Foremost Consulting Detective, in decline.
Ebenzer Scrooge - Formerly a miser, one Christmas, Scrooge transformed into as good a man as the good old city ever knew.
Actor One -
Dr. Timothy Cratchit- Tiny Tim, all grown up. Now, a doctor at St. Bernard's Hospital for Children. He speaks with a more refined accent than his sister.
Mr. Topper- The manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A bit older, a bit pompous. Easily irritated. Supposedly a friend of Fred, Scrooge's nephew.
Ralph Fezziwig- A nervous, wiry young man. The black sheep of a proud family. Engaged to Fannie.
Constable Bradstreet- A seemingly upstanding member of Scotland
Actor Two -
Emma Wiggins- A good-spirited and brave 13 year old, she is a former Baker Street Irregular.
Fan Gardner- Scrooge's granddaughter. A refined young woman, she works backstage at the theatre in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Engaged to Ralph Fezziwig .
Inspector Lestrade- Blustery, easily confounded member of Scotland Yard. He has grudging respect for Holmes.
Mrs. Windigate - A Scottish tavern keeper and member of the Goose Club. Giggly, a whirlwind.
Actor Three -
Dr. Watson- Sherlock Holmes' best and most loyal friend. The Boswell to Holmes' Johnson.
Mrs. Dilber- Mr. Scrooge's housekeeper of over 30 years. An emotional creature with a connection to the spiritual realm.
Henry Burke - An Irish candle maker, an old friend of Mr. Scrooge.
Old Joe Brackenridge - The owner of "Old Joe's" in Covent Garden. Gruff, a born salesman.
Actor Four -
Caroler - A cheerful person in the street
Woman In Restaurant - A London lady
The Countess of Morcar - American. An old love of Holmes' who also goes by another name, Irene Adler.
Martha Cratchit - Tough and a bit lower class than her brother. She is as smart and observant as any detective she might happen to meet.
Mary Morstan - Watson's elegant and brave wife.
Abigail Fezziwig - Runs a business fattening geese for market. She is no nonsense and direct- a proud member of the hardworking Fezziwig family.