Auditions
Youth Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Sullivan Rep is seeking Non-AEA Youth Performers local to the Boston area to perform various roles in their December production of “A Christmas Carol”. Performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, races, ages, and with all abilities are encouraged to audition.
WHEN
Saturday, September 12, 2026. 10:00am-2:00pm
WHERE
All auditions will be held in person at the Mother Brooks Art and Community Center at 123 High Street in Dedham, MA.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Appointments can be made using this link. After signing up, please fill out this google form ahead of your audition. Any questions regarding auditions or the sign-up process should be directed to info@sullivanrep.com
WHAT TO PREPARE
In an effort to respect everyone’s time, we are asking all artists to sign up for a half hour time slot. Each auditioner will be brought in to audition during their time slot in the order they arrived. We are asking that performers prepare one of the two cuts of music found in THIS FOLDER. If that is not possible by the 12th, please prepare a holiday song of your choice and bring the sheet music for our accompanist.
CONTRACT
All youth performers will be offered a $150 total stipend.
PERSONNEL
Expected to Attend:
Daniel Sullivan, Artistic Director
Jenna Lee Scott, Director of Community
Rebecca Mayersohn, Production Chair
Nora Sullivan, Executive Director
Holly Sullivan, Music Director of A Christmas Carol
SHOWS
Performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, races, and with all abilities will be considered for all roles below unless otherwise specifically stated due to scripted requirements in service of telling the story.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
*ALL YOUTH ROLES AVAILABLE*
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Book by: Lynn Ahrens and Mike Okrent
Based on the Story by Charles Dickens
First Rehearsal: November 11, 2026
Opening Performance: December 4, 2026
Closing Performance: December 19, 2026
*full schedule included below, subject to change*
FULL PRODUCTION SCHEDULES
The Sullivan Rep rehearsal process is uniquely fast paced and condensed in support of the mission to create an opportunity for artists to do the shows around other existing careers. Conflicts may be accepted within reason, to be finalized at the signing of the contract. Call time for shows can be up to 2 hours ahead of curtain with advance notice. Opening Night Call time may be as early as 5:00pm. The Final two rehearsals are scheduled to end at 11:00pm to allow for full runs and rehearsal, but every effort will be made to release early.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN BY SHOW
Performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, races, and with all abilities will be considered for all roles below unless otherwise specifically stated due to scripted requirements in service of telling the story.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
PLEASE NOTE
• We are only casting the Youth roles at this time
Tiny Tim - Male Presenting to play 8 years old. The youngest son of Bob Cratchitt.
Jonathon- Male Presenting to play 7-9 years old. Neighborhood boy tasked with acquiring the prize-winning turkey.
Fan- Female Presenting to play 8 years old. Scrooge’s childhood memory of his younger sister.
Grace Smythe- Female Presenting to play 6-9 years old. Almost ethereal-like daughter of a debtor of Scrooge’s.
Young Scrooge- Male Presenting to play 12. Young version of Scrooge.
Children’s Ensemble - A small ensemble of youth performers to play multiple roles, including Cratchitt Children, Ignorance and Want, and Scrooge at 8.
