Pre-audition workshops set for ‘Scrooge ‘ The Musical’

Show director Suzanne M. Oliver will conduct pre-audition workshops for the upcoming Community Playhouse, Inc. production of the Leslie Bricusee’s ‘Scrooge ‘ The Musical” on September 22. A dialect and acting workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. and a music and dance workshop is scheduled for 11 a.m. A third session may be offered at 1 p.m. if the first two sessions fill up. The workshops will be held in the rehearsal hall at the South Jackson Civic Center in Tullahoma.

Workshops are open to men, women, and children (ages seven and up) and will cost $5 per person. Each workshop will last between one hour and 1 1/2 half hour (depending on class size). While the pre-audition workshops are designed to prepare actors and actresses for ‘Scrooge’ auditions, they are not a prerequisite for auditions. Both workshops will be limited to 25 people each (first come first serve) so reservations are recommended. Attendees are requested to bring a recent snapshot and will be able to pre-register for the upcoming auditions. To register for a workshop, call ((31) 454-0020 and leave your name, phone number, age (if under 18), and workshop time preferred. The director will return your call to confirm your time slot.

Topics for the dialect and acting workshop include audition tips, standard British & Cockney dialects, audition scenes, and audition preparation. During the music and dance workshop, musical selections from the show and basic show choreography that will be used during auditions will be taught. The dance portion will be conducted by the show choreographer Sunny Simmons of Sunny’s Dance Studio in Winchester. The session will be designed to help both novice and experienced dancers and singers. Participants are requested to dress for dancing and easy movement.

‘Scrooge ‘ The Musical’ is based on Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ which has been a holiday tradition for many years. Leslie Bricusse adapted Dickens’ beloved short story into the hit screen musical ‘Scrooge’ in 1970. This stage version is based on the film but includes six new songs. In 1995, the play had a very successful national tour and a season at the Dominion Theatre in London with Anthony Newley starring as ‘Scrooge’.

Open auditions for ‘Scrooge ‘ The Musical’ are slated for September 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. at the South Jackson Civic Center. Actors, singers, dancers, and musicians are encouraged to audition. Production dates are scheduled for December 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16. For ticket reservations call (931) 581-7767 or e-mail information to [email protected]. Ticket prices will be $12 for adults, $11 for senior citizens (65 and older), and $10 for students. Discount rates are available for group reservations of 10 or more. For updates on upcoming events, check out at the Community Playhouse website at www.communityplayhouse.org.