‘A Christmas Carol’ Cast List
Thank you to everyone who tried out. This was a very hard decision and we appreciate everyone’s hard work and effort.
Please initial next to your name if you accept your role.
IF YOU DO NOT, PLEASE LET MALO KNOW ASAP. You can get your script from Malo at the first rehearsal on Monday, 9/29. Rehearsal will go from 2:30-4:30.
THERE IS ONLY REHEARSAL MONDAY & WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK
*Scrooge Matt Radick
Marley Justin Schnute
Christmas Past Stephanie Onderchanin
Christmas Present Caleb Winbrow
Christmas Future Jesse Luttermoser
Fred Derek Ridge
Julia Cora Wellman
Lucy Anna Wyatt
Mr. Topper Thomas Peloquin
*Bob Cratchit Hayden Jackson
*Mrs. Cratchit Laura Fleming
*Belinda Cratchit Caitlyn Eldred
*Martha Cratchit Lauren Sommers
*Miranda Cratchit Brooke Southfield
* Peter Cratchit- Henry Tesmer
Gentlewoman Mara Berton
Gentlewoman Erin Volz
*Caroline Andrea Conroy
*Caroline’s Husband Will Berman
*Fan Jessica McIntyre
Young Scrooge Jeremy Grunn
Belle Mary Dilworth
Fezziwig Tyler Chinn
Mrs. Fezziwig- Kim Chappel
Fezziwig Daughters Jackie Albert, Dawn Cantwell, Danielle Cantwell
Fezziwig Guests Bob Barker, Kyle Radabaugh, Tyler Smart, Bryan Garra,
Abby Deierlein, Abbey Good, Rebecca Tracy
Violinist Anna Dorsey
Business Women Kaylen Aldridge, Rebecca Moore, Liana Grimes
Old Joe Mr. Schrock
Old Joe’s wife Mrs. Shantry
Laundress Mrs. Langer
Undertaker Mrs. Starkey
Charwoman Mr. Webster
Christmas Carol Ensemble
Veronica Van Loon
Valerie Sartor
Jacob Fisher
Megan Cook
Samantha Stachurski
Sammy Metzler
Erin Radick
Demi Hunter
Nicole Onderchanin
Brianna Palmer
Please plan on staying at rehearsal on 10/08 until 5:30-6:00. We are auditioning the roles for children and I need you there.
PIZZA NIGHT IS 10/15 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Callbacks
Thank you to everyone who auditioned. We had a terrific turnout. If you were not called back, it does not mean that you are NOT cast. Please check the final cast list that will be posted on Friday, September 26th.
If you are called back, please come to a BRIEF meeting afterschool in K-5. At that point you will receive your sides and find out what role you will be reading.
FEMALE
Mara Berton
Brianne Brincat
Mary Dilworth
Andrea Conroy
Caitlin Eldred
Laura Fleming
Brittany Liebert
Becca Moore
Stephanie Onderchanin
Valerie Sartor
Veronica Van Loon
Erin Volz
Cora Wellman
Anna Wyatt
MALE
Bob Barker
Will Berman
Tyler Chinn
Jacob Fisher
Jeremy Grunn
Hayden Jackson
Jesse Luttermoser
Thomas Peloquin
Kyle Radabaugh
Matt Radick
Derek Ridge
Caleb Winbrow
If you are called back, please come to a BRIEF meeting afterschool in K-5. At that point you will receive your sides and find out what role you will be reading.
FEMALE
Mara Berton
Brianne Brincat
Mary Dilworth
Andrea Conroy
Caitlin Eldred
Laura Fleming
Brittany Liebert
Becca Moore
Stephanie Onderchanin
Valerie Sartor
Veronica Van Loon
Erin Volz
Cora Wellman
Anna Wyatt
MALE
Bob Barker
Will Berman
Tyler Chinn
Jacob Fisher
Jeremy Grunn
Hayden Jackson
Jesse Luttermoser
Thomas Peloquin
Kyle Radabaugh
Matt Radick
Derek Ridge
Caleb Winbrow
Monday, September 22, 2008
Extras Needed
EXTRAS NEEDED FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 22-27 PLEASE PUT THE MOVIE AND
DATE YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN THE SUBJECT LINE. We will then contact
you for the booking if needed. You must be available the entire day.
We are missing many photos from the data base and this makes it very
difficult to book you. Please send a photo with your name in the email
so that it can be added to your information. THANK YOU Gifted Hands:
Mon. 9/22 -German Nurses, Doctors, receptionists & visitors. Tues.
9/23-Misc. professors Wed. 9/24-I need approx. 100 people this day-age
range 27-60 Thurs.9/25-Misc. extras age range 26-60 Fri. 9/26- BABIES-
3 BABIES 6 months to 9 months ONLY-we need a photo and weight of the
baby to be considered. we must know this right away- we will have to
get State authorization forms Misc. extras age range 26-60 MISS
JANUARY: Thurs. 9/25- 2 schoolchildren age 9- 1 boy- 1 girl- we must
know this right away- we will have to get State authorization forms 4
adults- 2 parents- 2 teachers Fri. 9/26- misc. background age range
20-65 Thank You, REAL STYLE
DATE YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN THE SUBJECT LINE. We will then contact
you for the booking if needed. You must be available the entire day.
We are missing many photos from the data base and this makes it very
difficult to book you. Please send a photo with your name in the email
so that it can be added to your information. THANK YOU Gifted Hands:
Mon. 9/22 -German Nurses, Doctors, receptionists & visitors. Tues.
9/23-Misc. professors Wed. 9/24-I need approx. 100 people this day-age
range 27-60 Thurs.9/25-Misc. extras age range 26-60 Fri. 9/26- BABIES-
3 BABIES 6 months to 9 months ONLY-we need a photo and weight of the
baby to be considered. we must know this right away- we will have to
get State authorization forms Misc. extras age range 26-60 MISS
JANUARY: Thurs. 9/25- 2 schoolchildren age 9- 1 boy- 1 girl- we must
know this right away- we will have to get State authorization forms 4
adults- 2 parents- 2 teachers Fri. 9/26- misc. background age range
20-65 Thank You, REAL STYLE
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A Christmas Carol!
Welcome to ‘A Christmas Carol’! We are so glad you are interested in being a part of this production. We are going to work together as a group to produce one of the best shows that the community of Howell has ever seen! There are a couple things I would like to make known from the start.
Auditions are Tuesday, 9/23, afterschool in the auditorium. Callbacks will be posted outside K-5 and listed on this website that evening.
AUDITIONS FOR THE CHILDREN'S ROLES - 10/08
· Performance Dates. The play will be performed 12/12 & 12/13 @ 7:00 and 12/14 @ 2:00. If you can’t make these dates, you CANNOT be in the show. You also need to be completely available the week before.
Rehearsals. Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday from 2:40-4:30. For the first couple of weeks, you will not be called every day BUT you have to be there when you are scheduled to rehearse. When we get closer to the production we will start having rehearsals on Fridays. You will be given plenty of warning.
Theater Fee. Like most other extra-curricular activities, there is a fee to be involved in the play. It is $35. If you are concerned about financial matters, please see me individually. This fee is non-refundable.
Appearance. Once you are cast in the show, you will need to speak to the costume designer about any changes you would like to make to your appearance. Haircuts, piercings, etc. You will need to look time appropriate.
School Rules. School rules will be followed at all times.
GPA. Howell High School policy is that you have to have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in any after school activity. The grades are from the last quarter.
All information can be found on our blog – http://www.howelldrama.blogspot.com/
If you have any questions, please email me at maloa@howellschools.com
Set in London during the late 1800's, A Christmas Carol is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is avaricious, misanthropic and heartless, showing no feeling for the Christmas spirit. After he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Marley, he sees visions of his past, present and future that inspire him to become a zealously kind and amiable individual. The play is a celebration of Christmas, but it is also a story of redemption.
THE CHARACTERS :
Scrooge- Starts the play crabby & ill-tempered. As the play progresses, he goes through a change.
Belle- Scrooge’s love interest. Kind and loving, she breaks up with Scrooge even though she loves him.
Marley- Scrooge’s dead business partner. He comes to warn Scrooge about the ghosts.
Christmas Past- She shows Scrooge the past. Compassionate. She guides Scrooge on the beginning of his journey and is very gentle towards him.
Christmas Present- He/ She show Scrooge the present. Strong and bold, the ghost turns on Scrooge using Scrooge’s own words.
Christmas Future- Shows Scrooge what will happen once he dies. Menacing figure who doesn’t have any lines.
Fred- Scrooge’s nephew. Cheerful and optimistic. Refuses to give up on his uncle.
Bob Cratchit- Scrooge’s employee. Very patient and kind. Loves his family.
Gentleman- Comes to Scrooge for money for charity
Gentlewoman- Comes to Scrooge for money for charity
Caroline- Rents from Scrooge and asks for extension on rent due-date
Caroline’s Husband- Rents from Scrooge and asks for extension on rent due-date
Christmas Carol Ensemble (6 or so…)*- sings and gets terrorized by Scrooge
PAST:
Fan- Scrooge’s dead older sister. Loves her brother and comes to rescue him from school.
Young Scrooge- Scrooge as a teenager/ young man
Fezziwig- Scrooge’s old boss. Strong character, very over the top.
Mrs. Fezziwig- Scrooge’s old boss’ wife. Matches her husband.
Fezziwig Daughters (3) - The daughters of Scrooge’s old boss – very giggly girls.
Male Fezziwig Guest (3) - Is at a party at the Fezziwigs’ home
PRESENT:
Julia- Fred’s wife.
Lucy- Fred’s wife’s sister
Mr. Topper- Flirts with Lucy
Mrs. Cratchit- Scrooge’s employee’s wife. Motherly type. Very protective of her family.
Belinda Cratchit- 13
Martha Cratchit- 17
Miranda Cratchit- younger
Peter Cratchit- 12
FUTURE:
Business Men/Woman (3) - Is happy Scrooge is dead. Snobby and uncaring.
CHILDREN’S ROLES:
* Ragamuffin Boy
* Boy Scrooge- Scrooge as a child
Orson- Friends with Scrooge as a boy
Valentine- Friends with Scrooge as a boy
Tiny Tim
Ignorance –young boy
Want –young girl
Gillian Cratchit
* Has to sing
Auditions are Tuesday, 9/23, afterschool in the auditorium. Callbacks will be posted outside K-5 and listed on this website that evening.
AUDITIONS FOR THE CHILDREN'S ROLES - 10/08
· Performance Dates. The play will be performed 12/12 & 12/13 @ 7:00 and 12/14 @ 2:00. If you can’t make these dates, you CANNOT be in the show. You also need to be completely available the week before.
Rehearsals. Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday from 2:40-4:30. For the first couple of weeks, you will not be called every day BUT you have to be there when you are scheduled to rehearse. When we get closer to the production we will start having rehearsals on Fridays. You will be given plenty of warning.
Theater Fee. Like most other extra-curricular activities, there is a fee to be involved in the play. It is $35. If you are concerned about financial matters, please see me individually. This fee is non-refundable.
Appearance. Once you are cast in the show, you will need to speak to the costume designer about any changes you would like to make to your appearance. Haircuts, piercings, etc. You will need to look time appropriate.
School Rules. School rules will be followed at all times.
GPA. Howell High School policy is that you have to have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in any after school activity. The grades are from the last quarter.
All information can be found on our blog – http://www.howelldrama.blogspot.com/
If you have any questions, please email me at maloa@howellschools.com
Set in London during the late 1800's, A Christmas Carol is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is avaricious, misanthropic and heartless, showing no feeling for the Christmas spirit. After he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Marley, he sees visions of his past, present and future that inspire him to become a zealously kind and amiable individual. The play is a celebration of Christmas, but it is also a story of redemption.
THE CHARACTERS :
Scrooge- Starts the play crabby & ill-tempered. As the play progresses, he goes through a change.
Belle- Scrooge’s love interest. Kind and loving, she breaks up with Scrooge even though she loves him.
Marley- Scrooge’s dead business partner. He comes to warn Scrooge about the ghosts.
Christmas Past- She shows Scrooge the past. Compassionate. She guides Scrooge on the beginning of his journey and is very gentle towards him.
Christmas Present- He/ She show Scrooge the present. Strong and bold, the ghost turns on Scrooge using Scrooge’s own words.
Christmas Future- Shows Scrooge what will happen once he dies. Menacing figure who doesn’t have any lines.
Fred- Scrooge’s nephew. Cheerful and optimistic. Refuses to give up on his uncle.
Bob Cratchit- Scrooge’s employee. Very patient and kind. Loves his family.
Gentleman- Comes to Scrooge for money for charity
Gentlewoman- Comes to Scrooge for money for charity
Caroline- Rents from Scrooge and asks for extension on rent due-date
Caroline’s Husband- Rents from Scrooge and asks for extension on rent due-date
Christmas Carol Ensemble (6 or so…)*- sings and gets terrorized by Scrooge
PAST:
Fan- Scrooge’s dead older sister. Loves her brother and comes to rescue him from school.
Young Scrooge- Scrooge as a teenager/ young man
Fezziwig- Scrooge’s old boss. Strong character, very over the top.
Mrs. Fezziwig- Scrooge’s old boss’ wife. Matches her husband.
Fezziwig Daughters (3) - The daughters of Scrooge’s old boss – very giggly girls.
Male Fezziwig Guest (3) - Is at a party at the Fezziwigs’ home
PRESENT:
Julia- Fred’s wife.
Lucy- Fred’s wife’s sister
Mr. Topper- Flirts with Lucy
Mrs. Cratchit- Scrooge’s employee’s wife. Motherly type. Very protective of her family.
Belinda Cratchit- 13
Martha Cratchit- 17
Miranda Cratchit- younger
Peter Cratchit- 12
FUTURE:
Business Men/Woman (3) - Is happy Scrooge is dead. Snobby and uncaring.
CHILDREN’S ROLES:
* Ragamuffin Boy
* Boy Scrooge- Scrooge as a child
Orson- Friends with Scrooge as a boy
Valentine- Friends with Scrooge as a boy
Tiny Tim
Ignorance –young boy
Want –young girl
Gillian Cratchit
* Has to sing
Friday, September 12, 2008
Seeking Volunteers to Portray Historical Figures
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority
Seeking 15 Volunteers to Portray Historical Figures
at the Inaugural Historic Cemetery Twilight Tour of Lakeview Cemetery in Howell
The area's founding citizens will rise to recall their glorious lives on guided twilight walks through Lakeview Cemetery in Howell conducted by costumed volunteers on Friday, October 10 and Friday, October 24 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is seeking 15 volunteer community members to portray historical figures. The only requirements that are needed for cast members include availability, getting dressed up in historical costume, and being an articulate and engaging speaker over the age of 16 (NOTE: all gravesites that will be showcased are adult figures and we are looking for individuals who can portray adults.) All volunteers must be available both Friday evenings in October from 4-7 p.m. and for a rehearsal on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. First person scripts are being written by the Howell Area Historical Society that will recount the stories from the founding families of Howell including the McPhersons and the Thompsons, to the first woman doctor who practiced in Howell, to revolutionary war and civil war soldiers, to Frank Bush who is renowned as the person who named Peanut Alley in downtown Howell.
If you are interested in portraying one of our historical characters, please call Debbie Mikula, at 517/546-0693 ext. 7702.
Seeking 15 Volunteers to Portray Historical Figures
at the Inaugural Historic Cemetery Twilight Tour of Lakeview Cemetery in Howell
The area's founding citizens will rise to recall their glorious lives on guided twilight walks through Lakeview Cemetery in Howell conducted by costumed volunteers on Friday, October 10 and Friday, October 24 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is seeking 15 volunteer community members to portray historical figures. The only requirements that are needed for cast members include availability, getting dressed up in historical costume, and being an articulate and engaging speaker over the age of 16 (NOTE: all gravesites that will be showcased are adult figures and we are looking for individuals who can portray adults.) All volunteers must be available both Friday evenings in October from 4-7 p.m. and for a rehearsal on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. First person scripts are being written by the Howell Area Historical Society that will recount the stories from the founding families of Howell including the McPhersons and the Thompsons, to the first woman doctor who practiced in Howell, to revolutionary war and civil war soldiers, to Frank Bush who is renowned as the person who named Peanut Alley in downtown Howell.
If you are interested in portraying one of our historical characters, please call Debbie Mikula, at 517/546-0693 ext. 7702.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
DRAMA MEETING!!!
Come join us Wednesday, 09/17, after-school in K-5 for our first drama meeting. First, we will be discussing our fall production, 'A Christmas Carol'. We are looking for actors, techies, etc.
NEXT, we will be discussing ITS (International Thespian Society) - our FABULOUS drama club. We will be electing officers, discussing our upcoming year and preparing for the HOMECOMING PARADE!!!
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Malo @ maloa@howellschools.com
NEXT, we will be discussing ITS (International Thespian Society) - our FABULOUS drama club. We will be electing officers, discussing our upcoming year and preparing for the HOMECOMING PARADE!!!
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Malo @ maloa@howellschools.com
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Miss January
From: Real Style <info@realstyleonline.com
Real Style - HS School SCeneTo: info@realstyleonline.com
We are looking for 18, 19 and 20 year olds for Miss January. WE areshooting scenes in a High School on Friday, Sept. 12 and Monday, Sept.15. We use 18, 19, and 20 year old since they do not need a workpermit and they can still look youthful. If you are interested, andavailable....no doubts, please reply back to this e-mail with "HS,MIss january" in the subject line. PLease include your name, cellphone, and date of birth. If you would like to pass this along tofriends, the instructions are the same, except they need to include aphoto to be considered.
Real Style - HS School SCeneTo: info@realstyleonline.com
We are looking for 18, 19 and 20 year olds for Miss January. WE areshooting scenes in a High School on Friday, Sept. 12 and Monday, Sept.15. We use 18, 19, and 20 year old since they do not need a workpermit and they can still look youthful. If you are interested, andavailable....no doubts, please reply back to this e-mail with "HS,MIss january" in the subject line. PLease include your name, cellphone, and date of birth. If you would like to pass this along tofriends, the instructions are the same, except they need to include aphoto to be considered.
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