Seeking non-Equity, metro-Atlanta based actors. All roles will be understudied. Stage Door Theatre seeks a diverse group of singers, actors and performers including, but not limited to gender identities, body types, ages, abilities, sexual orientation, ethnic and racial backgrounds. All ethnicities welcome; no roles have specific needs. We are open to actors of all gender identities.
A Christmas Carol
AUDITION DATE:
Saturday, July 26, 11am-4pm
CALLBACKS: Monday, July 28th 5pm-10pm
VIDEO SUBMISSION:
For actors who are unable to attend in person, we are accepting video submissions now through June 25th 2025 at 10pm. Link to your video submission should be shared in the audition form.
APPOINTMENTS:
Sign up for an appointment here: Sign Up Link
PREPARATION:
Please prepare one of the “Audition Sides” –whichever resonates most for you – found here.
Be prepared to sing an a capella stanza + chorus of your favorite Christmas carol. If you play an instrument, please bring it with you to share in whatever way you like.
Printed sides will be available at auditions and callbacks.
Please also ensure you have filled out an audition form.
LOCATION:
Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody Ga 30338 Next to the Spruill Arts Center and Dunwoody Library in the Dunwoody Cultural Arts building. All parking surrounding the building is free. The entrance to the Stage Door side of the building is opposite of the library with the small parking lot running parallel to the main road.
PERSONNEL:
Expected to attend
Producing Artistic Director: Justin Ball
Director: Lauren Morris
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens New Adaptation by Claire F. Martin
Directed by: Lauren Morris
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 4th 2025 7pm-10pm
Tech: November 29th-December 5th 2025
Opening: Saturday, December 6th 2025 Opening 7:30pm
Closing: Sunday, December 21st 2025 2:30pm
Pay: $1200
Pay for understudies and swings: $400 plus and additional $100/performance.
Show Synopsis:
This fall, we will create a new Christmas Carol together for the Dunwoody and Atlanta community, with a brand-new adaptation by Claire F. Martin. Seven actors will imbue our telling with music, theatrical magic, and physical storytelling. We will scaffold our production on the Dickensian themes of inequality, poverty, class warfare, and injustice of all kinds, as well as the clear message that through empathy and by lifting up one another, there is hope for us all. During the darkest time of the year we will create a ritual to remind our audiences–and ourselves–that the light always returns.
Actors of all gender identities are encouraged to audition. Please choose to bring in the characters you feel most at home embodying.
Miser (40s+) Older than his years, grieving, bitter, but with the capacity for deep love and unbridled joy
Daughter (10-12)—Adoptee 1, Specter, Fan, Martha, Future. Bright, playful, honest
Sister (15-20)—Clara, Specter, Belle, Present, Matchbox Girl. Brilliant, determined, hopeful
Mother (30s+)—Charity Worker, Past, Mrs. Cratchit. Nurturing, unflinching, loyal
Father (30s+)— Marley, Fezziwig, Grocer, Widower. Charismatic, strong, intelligent
Son (15-17)—Clerk, Fred, Specter, Ebenezer, Tim. Boyish, optimistic, earnest
Brother (30s)—Clergyman, Cratchit, Specter, Partygoer. Warm, caring, dedicated
The Cottage by Sandy Ruskin
AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, July 12, 11am-4pm
CALLBACKS: Sunday, July 13th 11am-4pm
VIDEO SUBMISSION:
For actors who are unable to attend in person, we are accepting video submissions now through July 11th 2025 at 10pm.
For actors who are unable to attend in person, we are accepting video submissions now through June 11th 2025 at 10pm. Link to your video submission should be shared in the audition form.
APPOINTMENTS:
Sign up for an audition slot here: Sign-Up 11am-4pm or Sign-Up 4pm-6pm
PREPARATION:
Please review the play and prepare the sides as listed here.
Printed sides will be available at auditions and callbacks. A reader will be provided.
Please also ensure you have filled out an audition form.
LOCATION:
Stage Door Theatre 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody Ga 30338 Next to the Spruill Arts Center and Dunwoody Library in the Dunwoody Cultural Arts building. All parking surrounding the building is free. The entrance to the Stage Door side of the building is opposite of the library with the small parking lot running parallel to the main road.
PERSONNEL:
Expected to attend
Producing Artistic Director: Justin Ball
Director: Damian Lockhart
The Cottage By Sandy Rustin
Directed by: Damian Lockhart
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 9th 2025 7pm-10pm
Opening: Saturday, October 4th 2025 Opening 7:30pm
Closing: Sunday, October 19th 2025 2:30pm
Pay: $1200
Pay for understudies and swings: $400 plus and additional $100/performance.
Show Synopsis:
An outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband — and to her lover’s wife. The true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question as a surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy.
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: Mid 20’s-40’s, any ethnicity, female identifying- A “lovely and rash romantic”. Feminine, yet strong-willed, Sylvia’s attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful for a shocking turn of events. BRITISH RP ACCENT. * This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion when touch is not needed.) * This role also requires moments of physical violence (slapping).
BEAU: Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, any ethnicity, male identifying- “Perhaps the best looking man in Britain” Logical to the point of pessimism. Beau is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be. BRITISH RP ACCENT. * This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.)
MARJORIE: Mid 20’s-40’s, any ethnicity, female identifying- EXTREMELY PREGNANT (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor. BRITISH RP ACCENT. * This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.)
CLARKE: Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, any ethnicity, male identifying- Distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke’s kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool. BRITISH RP ACCENT.* This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.)
DIERDRE: 20’s-30’s, any ethnicity, female identifying- An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Gullible is Diedre’s middle name. She’s awfully sweet though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight. BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS) * This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.) * This role also requires moments of physical violence (falling, slapping, fainting) and handling/use of a prop gun.
RICHARD: 30’s-40’s, any ethnicity, male identifying- A “murderous, yet gentle soul.” Born to be half of a soul-mated duo, Richard is hell-bent on finding and keeping his true love (no matter what). BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS) * This role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/passion.) * This role requires handling/use of a prop gun.
