Additional Information

Callbacks 

Callbacks will be held in-person and are scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Callbacks will be by invitation only.

This page will be updated when callback invitations and casting have been sent. For any additional questions, please contact us at auditions@theruth.org.

Rehearsals & Performances

Rehearsals will begin on or around September 22, 2025.
A Christmas Carol runs December 1, 2025 – December 27, 2025.

Production Team 

Directed by David Morgan
Music Direction by Kyle Harper
Choreography by Nick Garner

A Note About Casting 

At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed. 

We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.

Character Descriptions

All roles are available and will be double cast. We are looking for a diverse cast with a variety of body types.

Ebeneezer Scrooge

Male Presenting; able to play 50+ 
Singing Role
An old miser driven by greed. He has no sympathy for the poor, does nothing to any individual person in need nor his greater community, and thinks it is foolish to celebrate Christmas. 

Ghost of Jacob Marley / Undertaker

Male Presenting; able to play 40+
Singing Role
Scrooge’s former business partner, now a ghost; he has been dead for seven years. Marley never turned from his selfish, heartless ways, and his spirit now wanders the earth in chains as punishment. Actor doubles as Undertaker. 

Ghost of Christmas Past / Turkey Child / Street Urchin

Male or Female Presenting; able to play 9-12
Singing Role
A benevolent spirit who conjures up scenes from Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Turkey Child & Street Urchin. 

Ghost of Christmas Present / Old Joe

Male Presenting; able to play 30+
Singing Role
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Old Joe. 

Bob Cratchit

Male Presenting; able to play 30s-40s
Singing Role
Scrooge’s overworked and underpaid clerk. Money is tight for him and his family, but they find strength in their love for each other and their hope for the future. 

Mrs. Cratchit

Female Presenting; able to play 30s-40s
Non-Singing Role
Bob’s beloved wife. She takes care of their children, working hard to stretch her husband’s small salary to pay for their needs. She resents Scrooge for his stinginess. 

Martha Cratchit

Female Presenting; able to play late teens-early 20s
Non-Singing Role
Bob Cratchit’s oldest child who has moved out but who makes it home for Christmas, knowing how important it is to the family. Happy, confident, and extremely kind to her younger siblings. 

Peter Cratchit / Boy Scrooge

Male Presenting; able to play early to late teens
Non-Singing Role
Bob Cratchit’s oldest son, on the brink of adulthood but not quite there yet. Actor also plays Boy Scrooge. 

Belinda Cratchit

Female Presenting; able to play 8-12
Non-Singing Role
Bob Cratchit’s younger daughter. 

Little Fan / Carol Cratchit / Want

Female Presenting; able to play 7-10
Non-Singing Role
Scrooge’s sister and later, Fred’s mother. Her warmth is such that she can make even Boy Scrooge’s saddest day better. Actor also plays Carol Cratchit & Want.

Tiny Tim Cratchit / Ignorance

Male Presenting; able to play 5-8
Non-Singing Role
The young son of Bob Cratchit. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope. More than anyone, Tiny Tim embodies the Christmas Spirit. Actor also plays Ignorance. 

Fred

Male Presenting; able to play 20s-30s
Non-Singing Role
Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.

Fred's Wife / Charwoman

Female Presenting; able to play 20s-30s
Non-Singing Role
Fred’s better half, confident and strong, a modern woman who isn’t afraid to let her voice be heard. Actor also plays Charwoman. Singing Role.

Topper / Solicitor #1

Male Presenting; able to play 20s-30s
Non-Singing Role
Fred’s somewhat rowdy but entertaining friend. Actor also plays Solicitor #1.

Topper's Girl

Female Presenting; able to play 20s
Non-Singing Role
A guest at Fred’s party and the object of Topper’s affections. 

Young Scrooge

Male Presenting; able to play late teens-early 20s
Singing Role
A handsome, young version of Scrooge. A romantic who dreams of a life with Belle, but is obsessed with becoming rich. 

Belle

Female Presenting; able to play late teens-early 20s
Singing Role
Scrooge's boyhood sweetheart, she is sweet and flirtatious. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money. 

Dick Wilkins

Male Presenting; able to play late teens-early 20s
Non-Singing Role
Young Scrooge’s best friend, an outgoing and confident young man. 

Fezziwig / Solicitor #2

Male Presenting; able to play 40s-60s 
Non-Singing Role
Scrooge's first boss. He is a kind, generous man who holds a wonderful Christmas party every year for his employees. Actor doubles as Solicitor #2. 

Mrs. Fezziwig / Laundress

Female Presenting; able to play 40s-60s
Singing Role
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. Actor doubles as Laundress.

Carolers

Male & Female Presenting; any age
Singing Roles
Octet of Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass: Serve as characters in the play in select scenes in addition to using their beautiful voices as singing storytellers; various ages.