Want to be an extra in a movie??

All you have to do is show up to an open call for a few minutes. Provide us with a valid I.D., fill out some contact information & we will take 2 photos of you. That’s it!Looking for people during the week & on the weekends, Nov. 10 –Dec. 20 (please know what days you will be available). Must be on time and willing to work long hours.Filming will take place in Howell.OPEN CALLS:Nov. 1, 10am-6pm –Community Theatre of Howell –1400 W. Grand Blvd.Nov. 3, 12pm-7pm –Howell High Parker Campus –400 Wright Rd.For more information, join the “High School Extras” group on

ITS Meeting

Our next ITS meeting will be Tuesday, 11/4/08, afterschool in the drama room. If you are planning on joining ITS at this time, please bring your points & $22. All checks made out to HHS.

Discussion Topics:
-ITS Student Directed play
- ITS Christmas party
- Workshops

ITS MEETING

Please join us for our next ITS meeting, Thursday, 10/16 after school in the drama room. We will be focusing on improv and playing a bunch of fun games.

Next Meeting - 11/4

Cast List

‘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!!!

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

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

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