Charles Dickens meets Jules Verne (the Father of Science Fiction) in EDGE Theater and Steampunk Chicago's inventive reimagining of the classic holiday tale A Christmas Carol. Set in fanciful Victorian England, mechanized ghosts tell of the fate of a world without Christmas. In this land of industry, populated with strange machines powered by gas, gears and electricity, Scrooge comes to realize that the best investment man can make is in mankind. Witness the revolution of a soul when Jared McDaris' Steampunk Christmas Carol swings into Chicago.
This show will be directed by Jared McDaris. Join the cast of E.D.G.E. Theatre for a two weekend run of our four year holiday tradition.
Audition Dates:
Friday, August 25 from 6:30-9:00pm
Saturday, August 26 from 3:30-6:00pm
Audition location: Pendulum Theatre - 1803 W. Byron, #215, Chicago, IL
Can't make Auditions? Video Auditions are welcome!
Email address listed. We will send you the sides, the director will make one choice for you, and allow you to pick one more to share with us.
We are casting Marley, Fizzlewig, Ratchet, Fred, and Young Scrooge. Each actor will also be playing smaller roles in the show.
Character Description:
Jacob Marley: The deceased senior partner of Scrooge's lending and supplies company. Cold and greedy in life, Marley's ghost is now a fiery furnace, bound to walk backwards a lesson is learned.
Mad Madam Fizzlewig: The employer and mentor of young Scrooge. An homage to mad scientists everywhere, Madam Fizzlewig embodies those twin ambitions of reanimating the dead and throwing the perfect Christmas party.
Barb Ratchet: Scrooge's put-upon clerk. Despite poor pay and continued mistreatment, Barb Ratchet endeavors to see the good in everyone.
Fred: Scrooge's ebullient nephew. The epitome of good cheer, Fred never lets a dour soul get in the way of a good party, nor a lighthearted joke at another's expense.
Young Scrooge: A slightly more naïve version of his older self, young Scrooge is torn between his future at a heartless supplies firm and his relationship with a charming automaton.
All types, shapes, sizes, ethnicities and nerdiness encouraged to audition.
We work in a supportive and nurturing environment.
All actors will receive a stipend.
Artist with Intention: Know that when you're cast, not only will you be adding your artistry to this amazing production, but you'll be supporting E.D.G.E. Theatre's Constellation Project. This program focuses on bringing theatre to marginalized communities.
Rehearsals: Tentative. Will be fine-tuned with actor's availability.
October - 2-3 rehearsals per week, weekday rehearsals in the evening and possibly some weekend afternoons (based on cast availability)
November - 2-3 rehearsals per week, weekday rehearsals in the evening and possibly some weekend afternoons (based on cast availability-there will be a break for Thanksgiving)
Tech and Perf Dates:
12/4 Mon Tech 1
12/5 Tues Tech 2
12/6 Wed Show 1) 8pm
12/8 Fri Show 2) 8 pm
12/9 Sat Show 3) 2pm
12/15 Fri Show 4) 8pm
12/16 Sat Show 5) 2pm and Strike
Tech and Performance Location: Raven Theatre - 6157 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Audition requirements: Each actor will be reading sides from the script.
Auditions will be in groups reading sides. expect to be at your audition for up to an hour.
Contact Info:
Email edgeoforioncasting@gmail.com with headshot, resume, audition availability, and what you would name your steampunk airship! Please use subject header "Steampunk 2017"