AUDITIONS
Seeking local actors for all roles in The Farndale…Christmas Carol, performing at the Aurora Fox from November 28 to December 21, 2025 directed by Rich Cowden!
Auditions will occur at the Aurora Fox (9900 E. Colfax Ave.) in five-minute time slots on Monday, September 29 from 2PM-10PM by appointment only. Please check in for your audition at the Fox Box Office approximately 10 minutes before your audition.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society mount another assault on the classics with their stage version of “A Christmas Carol.” They enthusiastically portray a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren’t), engineer some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intrusive PA system, and -- a real Farndale first -- wrap their vocal cords and feet around two original, show-stopping songs.
The Fox will welcome some of the true “grandes dames” of the Colorado theatre community to the stage for this hilarious, nonstop journey into a holiday show gone utterly and madly wrong..
Email Jen at JOrf@auroragov.org if you wish to read a perusal script.
Rehearsals begin on or around November 3, 2025.
Generally rehearsals will be 6PM-10PM Sundays through Thursdays, but may include weekday daytimes depending on cast availability.
Technical rehearsals will begin November 20, 2025
There will be no rehearsal on Wednesday or Thursday of Thanksgiving week.
REHEARSALS:
Auditions will take place in five-minute time slots by appointment only on Monday, September 29 from 2-10PM. To sign up, please scroll to the bottom of the page and use the scheduler.
AEA contracts are available. Equity members, please be prepared to show your card when you check in to audition.
As a courtesy to other actors and the production team, if you sign up to audition and cannot attend, please cancel your appointment.
If you are local but unavailable for these dates, please email Jen at JOrf@auroragov.org to discuss other options.
Farndale…Christmas Carol will perform Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 7:30, and Sundays at 2PM from November 28-December 21. There will be an industry night performance on Monday, December 8 at 7:30 PM and a possible weekday matinee on Thursday December 18 at 2PM
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
ABOUT THE AUDITION:
Please prepare two contrasting comedic monologues:
at least one should feature a Standard British accent
please incorporate movement and showcase your physical comedy skills
PREPARATION:
Mrs. Reece: the elegant, middle-aged chair of the Dramatic Society (also plays Tiny Tim, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, and others); age range 40-70
Thelma: a middle-aged, bad-tempered prima donna (also plays Ebenezer Scrooge); age range 40-70
Felicity: a nervous young housewife (also plays Half of the Ghost of Christmas Present, Fred, and others); age range 25-40
Mercedes: a phlegmatic woman rendered almost inert by her neck brace (also plays Bob Cratchit, Belle, and others); age range 35-50
Gordon: the long-suffering stage manager (also plays Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig, and others); age range immaterial
Casting will be gender-fluid, so artists with drag experience and/or characters are encouraged to audition!
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
The Aurora Fox operates under an SPT agreement with Actors Equity Association. Equity members are encouraged to audition and will be considered for any role. SPT rates under our current contract are $400/week plus health and pension. Non-equity rates are $400/week.
The Aurora Fox is committed to casting choices that represent and celebrate all of our incredibly talented and diverse communities. Unless otherwise required by the script, and therefore reflected in the casting notice, individuals of any and all ages, ethnic identities, gender identities or expressions, sizes, spiritual identities, disability statuses, and sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to audition.
CASTING PRACTICES:
If no times appear in the scheduler below- we are fully booked. We will maintain a wait list and fill cancellations in order of request and we do expect to be able to see everyone who wants an appointment.