Hartford Stage will hold auditions for children of all ethnic backgrounds, ages 5-13 years old, for the Tony Award-winning theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas. A Christmas Carol is Connecticut’s premier holiday entertainment. Inaugurated in 1998 by former Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson, the show has quickly grown to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of adults and children annually. Wilson is returning to Hartford Stage to direct the 2024 production.

Ages:
Children must be between the ages of 5-13. They may not turn 14 years of age until after December 29, 2023.

Audition Dates:
Auditions will be held on Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13 from 3-6pm. Callbacks for some roles will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 3pm-7pm.

Where/How:
Auditions are by appointment only, and there are a limited number of appointments available. To request an audition appointment, applicants should complete and submit the online form at: bit.ly/acckids2024 by Friday, August 9. Auditions will be held at Hartford Stage Offices, 942 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Enter the Residence Inn Marriot and take the elevator to the second floor.

Audition Preparation:
Children must prepare a monologue, poem, or speech that is under 1 minute long. Please also prepare to sing a few bars of a song, preferably a Christmas carol or other holiday song, a cappella (without piano accompaniment). Children should wear something casual and comfortable. Please bring a recent photograph (does not have to be a professional headshot) and short bio or resume.

Commitment:
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 29. Rehearsals are held Tuesday through Sunday. Performances are Friday, November 22 through Sunday, December 29. Please be aware that participating in this production will require your child to miss some school. Hartford Stage will provide your child with a letter outlining the commitment that can be shared with their school. Youth actors will receive a small honorarium for their participation in the production.

Questions? Please email auditions@hartfordstage.org