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Little Theatre of Alexandria seeks actors for ‘A Christmas Carol’ production

By James Cullum
A packed house at the Little Theatre of Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Bah! Humbug! The Little Theatre of Alexandria will be holding auditions for its upcoming performances of A Christmas Carol.

The play will be performed at the venue (600 Wolfe Street) from Dec. 6 to 20, and auditions will be held next month. Young actors ages 8 to 16, and adults aged 35+ are asked to apply, as are men 55 years old and older to play the cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge.

Aside from the roles of Scrooge and two grandparents, the actors cast will play multiple roles, according to LTA.

Auditions will be held:

  • Oct. 4 (Saturday), from 12 to 4 p.m. for young actors up to 15 years old
  • Oct 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for adult actors ages 16 and older
  • Oct. 5 (Sunday), from 5 to 9 p.m., for adult actors ages 16 and older
  • Oct. 8 (Wednesday), at 7 p.m., for callbacks

Walk-in auditions are accepted, although actors are encouraged to register online and schedule auditions. Rehearsals will be held four days a week, according to LTA.

Actors who schedule auditions online will receive a reading from the script. They should bring their headshot and resume to the audition.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.