Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s Scrooge, written by LifeHouse founder and president Wayne R. Scott, will be Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands and Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00am to 11:00am at First Congregational Church of Redlands, 2 West Olive Avenue, Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women (except the role of “Ebenezer Scrooge”).  Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least ten years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.   Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will not be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.

Scrooge, which will be performed at the Clock Auditorium in Redlands, opens Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM.  Scrooge will continue on Sunday, December 12 with a matinee performance at 2:15pm, then run Monday through Friday, December 13 – 17 with performances beginning at 7:30 PM.

Dicken’s classic “ A Christmas Carol” comes to life in this special 25th anniversary edition of the inspirational family production enjoyed by thousands throughout Southern California.  Live music and the powerful redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge combine with the sights and sounds of the season for an unforgettable presentation of the true Christmas Spirit.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.

List of Roles Available:

• The Storyteller                      
• Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s clerk
• Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit’s son                   
• Rev. Joseph Liddy, Solicitor for the poor    
• Mr. Edward Rouge, Liddy’s assistant          
• Fred Hollywell, Scrooge’s nephew
• Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s late partner
• Ghost of Christmas Past, Bright female Spirit
• Fan, Scrooge’s sister
• Scrooge as a boy
• Scrooge’s Father, Gruff man indifferent to his son
• Fezziwig,Scrooge’s first employer; a jolly man
• Mrs. Fezziwig,Fezziwig’s equally cheerful wife
• Scrooge as a Young Man                 
• Dick Wilkins,Scrooge’s co-apprentice
• Belle,Scrooge’s lost love
• Ghost of Christmas Present,A joyful and happy spirit
• Mrs. Cratchit,Bob’s loving and supportive wife
• Cratchit Children                  
• Mrs. Hollywell,Fred’s wife
• Ghost of Christas Yet-to-Come ,Mysterious spirit
• Townfolk,Including Brokers, children, villagers, partygoers, vendors, renter and his wife