People’s Light will be having in-person auditions for understudies for our 2025-2026 Season production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan, on Monday, September 8th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
A Christmas Carol Rehearsal / Performance Schedule
First Rehearsal: 10/14/25
Designer Run: 11/7/25
Tech: 11/11/25-11/16/25
Photo Run: 11/16/25
Invited Dress: 11/18/25
Previews: 11/19/25-11/22/25
Open: 11/23/25
Close: 1/4/26
Understudy Roles Available:
Emily Cratchit / Christmas Present / Mrs. Fezziwig
Emily Cratchit: mid 30s-40s, any ethnicity, she/her. Warm, generous, fierce.
Christmas Present: timeless, any ethnicity, any pronouns. Gregarious, passionate, worldly.
Mrs. Fezziwig: mid 40s, any ethnicity, she/her. Festive, jolly, familial.
Christmas Past / Martha Cratchit / Belle
Christmas Past: timeless, any ethnicity, any pronouns. Youthful, spritely, mischievous.
Martha Cratchit: 20s, any ethnicity, she/her. On the cusp of adulthood, strong willed, kind.
Belle: 20s, any ethnicity, she/her. Inquisitive, thoughtful, clear-headed.
Bob Cratchit / Mr. Fezziwig
Bob Cratchit: mid 30s-40s, any ethnicity, he/him. Kind, generous, devoted.
Mr. Fezziwig: mid 40s, any ethnicity, he/him. Festive, jolly, familial.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
People’s Light is an equal opportunity employer. We work to cultivate a deep and wide reach in order to connect with prospective employees who have varied experiences and skills, a collaborative attitude, and the capacity and desire for growth.
NON-DISCRIMINATION HIRING POLICY
People’s Light seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to create an antiracist, socially just, and inclusive presence in Chester County and our surrounding community. People’s Light does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants from populations historically underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Audition Appointments
To set up an audition appointment, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mUzsjtQyaJJ7kLN58.
Audition Material
Audition materials will be made available upon receipt of an audition form.
Email any questions to A Christmas Carol Line Producers Molly Norris and Andrew Watring at [email protected].
