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AUDITIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL, staged reading radio play, to be held November 8!

Ever wanted to say, “Bah, Humbug!”, or “God Bless Us, Everyone!”?
The Watertown Players are pleased to announce auditions for “A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. This
Christmas classic will be performed as a staged reading radio show at The Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (in
the Market), Watertown, on December 12-14 with shows at 7:00PM on Friday and Saturday as well as 2 matinees –
Saturday at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. The show is being directed by Lisa Steffl. Jeff Boyce will be serving as stage
manager & assistant director. Any questions regarding the audition or the show itself should be emailed to the director
at lisa@watertownplayers.org.

With a staged reading “radio show” no memorization is required. Actors will use scripts on stage to recreate a radio
station feel in the late 1930’s. Auditions will be held at the theater on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00-11:00 am, and it
is preferred that auditioners arrive at 8:45 and stay until dismissed. No prior acting experience is required. No special
preparation is required and auditioners will be asked to read from the script. To sign up for auditions, please go to
https://signup.com/go/WfebCKG. Sign-up for auditions is encouraged but not required, and walk-ins are welcome! If
you are unable to audition on November 8, please contact the director at the above email address to arrange a date and
time before November 8.

“A Christmas Carol” is Charles Dickens’ classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser in 19th century London who is visited
by the ghosts of his former business partner and three spirits that through the magic of Christmas, transform Scrooge
into a kinder man. This production will be based on the Campbell Playhouse radio show production from December 23,
1938 that was produced by the great Orson Welles. There are many roles available. All the classic Dickens characters –
Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ghosts, Fezziwig and more – so many to choose from – with ages from 8 to 80!
The ages are a guideline and will in no way influence decisions for the right people for the roles. There are several roles
for children and teens. In addition, depending on how many audition, many actors will be cast in multiple roles, as was
typical in traditional radio programs. Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at the
theater. Performing a staged reading is an excellent way to dip a toe into Community Theatre. With no memorization
required and a shortened rehearsal schedule, it provides an opportunity to experience the wonderful feeling of local
theatre AND get into the Christmas spirit as well! Please contact the Director, Lisa Steffl, lisa@watertownplayers.org
with any questions.

And tickets are on sale now for the Watertown Players’ November comedy, Dear Camp, written by Lisa MacDonald. This
will be the Wisconsin premiere of Dear Camp, and performances will be November 7, 8, 14, & 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,
November 16 at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Players Theater inside The Market. Advance tickets are available for purchase
at Piggly Wiggly, 1330 Memorial Dr., Watertown for $15 or by calling the box office (920)306-4364. Tickets will be
available at the door before each of the performances for $20 if the show is not sold out. And make plans to join us at
the Octagon House, November 29 & 30 as the Watertown Players present A Little Women Christmas. Shows will be
presented every half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tickets can only be purchased on site at the Octagon House the
day of the event. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Tickets sales benefit the Watertown Historical
Society. The Octagon House holiday play is a wonderful Watertown holiday tradition!

2025-11-08 09:00:00 2025-11-08 11:00:00 America/Chicago AUDITIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL   AUDITIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL, staged reading radio play, to be held November 8! Ever wanted to say, “Bah, Humbug!”, or “God Bless Us, Everyone!”?The Watertown Players are pleased to announce auditions for “A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. ThisChristmas classic will be performed as a staged reading radio show at The Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (inthe Market), Watertown, on December 12-14 with shows at 7:00PM on Friday and Saturday as well as 2 matinees –Saturday at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. The show is being directed by Lisa Steffl. Jeff Boyce will be serving as stagemanager & assistant director. Any questions regarding the audition or the show itself should be emailed to the directorat lisa@watertownplayers.org. With a staged reading “radio show” no memorization is required. Actors will use scripts on stage to recreate a radiostation feel in the late 1930’s. Auditions will be held at the theater on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00-11:00 am, and itis preferred that auditioners arrive at 8:45 and stay until dismissed. No prior acting experience is required. No specialpreparation is required and auditioners will be asked to read from the script. To sign up for auditions, please go tohttps://signup.com/go/WfebCKG. Sign-up for auditions is encouraged but not required, and walk-ins are welcome! Ifyou are unable to audition on November 8, please contact the director at the above email address to arrange a date andtime before November 8. “A Christmas Carol” is Charles Dickens’ classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser in 19th century London who is visitedby the ghosts of his former business partner and three spirits that through the magic of Christmas, transform Scroogeinto a kinder man. This production will be based on the Campbell Playhouse radio show production from December 23,1938 that was produced by the great Orson Welles. There are many roles available. All the classic Dickens characters –Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ghosts, Fezziwig and more – so many to choose from – with ages from 8 to 80!The ages are a guideline and will in no way influence decisions for the right people for the roles. There are several rolesfor children and teens. In addition, depending on how many audition, many actors will be cast in multiple roles, as wastypical in traditional radio programs. Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at thetheater. Performing a staged reading is an excellent way to dip a toe into Community Theatre. With no memorizationrequired and a shortened rehearsal schedule, it provides an opportunity to experience the wonderful feeling of localtheatre AND get into the Christmas spirit as well! Please contact the Director, Lisa Steffl, lisa@watertownplayers.orgwith any questions. And tickets are on sale now for the Watertown Players’ November comedy, Dear Camp, written by Lisa MacDonald. Thiswill be the Wisconsin premiere of Dear Camp, and performances will be November 7, 8, 14, & 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,November 16 at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Players Theater inside The Market. Advance tickets are available for purchaseat Piggly Wiggly, 1330 Memorial Dr., Watertown for $15 or by calling the box office (920)306-4364. Tickets will beavailable at the door before each of the performances for $20 if the show is not sold out. And make plans to join us atthe Octagon House, November 29 & 30 as the Watertown Players present A Little Women Christmas. Shows will bepresented every half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tickets can only be purchased on site at the Octagon House theday of the event. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Tickets sales benefit the Watertown HistoricalSociety. The Octagon House holiday play is a wonderful Watertown holiday tradition! Watertown Players Theater 210 S Water Street
Watertown, WI 53094 Watertown Players info@watertownplayers.org

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