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KING THEATRE COMPANY
Live Entertainment in the Heart of King Township
CALL FOR YOUTH PERFORMER SUBMISSIONS
A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger
Based on the Novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Chloë Rose Flowers
SUBMISSIONS DUE JUNE 17TH, 2025
Auditions in Weeks to Follow
King Theatre Company is casting a girl between the ages of 9-14 to join our ensemble of professional adult performers for our production of A Christmas Carol.
Show Synopsis
Join us for a moving, magical retelling of A Christmas Carol that celebrates the spirit of the season and the transformative power of community, compassion, and joy. When Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, he embarks on a powerful journey of redemption that promises to warm even the coldest of hearts. This swift 90-minute adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale draws directly from the original novella to offer audiences a fresh yet timeless take on the beloved story. Infused with popular Christmas carols and a subtle thread of contemporary humour, this ensemble-driven production breathes new life into the tale’s enduring message.
An ensemble of ten will bring dozens of characters to life with creativity, versatility, and theatrical flair. Performed in an intimate black-box style setting at Schomberg Community Hall, the space will be transformed into an in-the-round or thrust stage, putting audiences right at the heart of the action.
A digital copy of the script can be read for free using the following link:
About King Theatre Company
King Theatre Company is dedicated to enriching the lives of King Township and GTA residents by providing high-quality, professional theatre, entertainment, and educational programming.
Our vision is to create a vibrant cultural identity within King Township, offering accessible, top-tier theatre experiences tailored to the wants and needs of our community, and engaging, inspiring, and entertaining King Township locals and visitors alike. KTC launched Summer 2024. A Christmas Carol will mark KTC’s fourth production and the final show of our 2025 season.
To learn more, please visit www.kingtheatre.ca
Rehearsal Details
Rehearsals will occur in Nobleton, Ontario, in the afternoons and evenings on the following dates:
- Monday, November 17th – Friday, November 21st, 2025.
- Monday, November 24th – Friday, November 28th, 2025.
- Monday, December 1st – Friday, December 5th, 2025.
- Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 2nd, 2025.
- Monday, December 8th & Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
On weekdays, children are expected to join us after school by 4:30 pm.
Full-day technical and dress rehearsals will be in Schomberg Community Hall in Schomberg, ON, from December 10th to 12th, 2025.
Children will be required to miss school on December 10th – 12th, 2025.
Performance Details
Performances will occur in Schomberg Community Hall in Schomberg, Ontario. The second floor (accessible by stairs and elevator) of this untraditional space will be transformed into an intimate black-box style in the round or thrust style theatre space.
There will be 10 performances:
Performance Dates:
- December 13th, 2025: Show 1 (Matinee), Show 2 (Evening)
- December 14th, 2025: Show 3 (Matinee)
- December 16th, 2025: Show 4 (Evening)
- December 17th, 2025: Show 5 (Evening)
- December 18th, 2025: Show 6 (Evening)
- December 19th, 2025: Show 7 (Evening)
- December 20th, 2025: Show 8 (Matinee) Show 9 (Evening)
- December 21st, 2025: Show 10 (Matinee)
Payment Details
Youth performers will be paid a flat rate of $1500.00 (inclusive of applicable taxes) for rehearsals and 10 performances. Payment will be delivered in two installments — the first upon completion of rehearsals, the second upon completion of performances. This is a non-union production.
Travel Details
Performers are responsible for ensuring that they have access to reliable transportation to and from rehearsals and performances.
Character & Track Breakdown
This adaptation of A Christmas Carol is, at its heart, a true ensemble piece. We are seeking talented, versatile, and collaborative performers who thrive in a team-driven creative environment.
We are looking for a performer who is hardworking, creative, responsible, and positive. This is a fast-paced, imaginative show that calls for artists who enjoy working collaboratively to bring multiple characters and moments to life in inventive, theatrical ways.
ROLE AVAILABLE: CHILD 2
The production features ten ensemble tracks, including two children’s tracks. The role of CHILD 1 has already been cast. We are casting one additional girl (aged 9-14) to play the role of CHILD 2. The track will play a variety of ensemble roles including: Caroler, Wilkens’ Daughter, Young Scrooge, Martha, Want, and Turkey Boy. We’re looking for a hardworking, responsible, and creative performer who enjoys fast-paced, imaginative storytelling and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Role Requirements
- Female performer
- Any ethnicity
- Age: 9-14 as of date of submission
- Height Approximatley: 4’11”-5’3”
- The ability to perform in a British accent
- Some prior on-stage experience is expected. This opportunity is not suitable as a first-time performance experience.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
This is a paid production that is primarily engaging adult performers. As such, children are expected to maintain a sense of professionalism that may not otherwise be expected of them in an after-school or educational theatre program. This includes focusing, listening, and showing up to rehearsal punctually, prepared, and ready to actively participate.
Your child should have previous experience rehearsing for a production and performing for a live audience on stage. We don’t expect your child to have worked professionally before, but this is not the right opportunity to try theatre for the first time. For that, we recommend checking out the educational branch of KTC.
Children will be given the script months in advance to work on memorizing their lines. At King Theatre Company, we work on a fast timeline and expect all our performers to arrive on the first day with most of their lines memorized in advance.
Ask yourself:
- Has my child previously performed in a live stage production?
- Is my child confident performing in front of a live audience?
- Is my child respectful and focused in a group setting?
- Does my child take direction well?
- Can my child balance school with a production schedule?
- Does my child want to do this?
If you answered yes to all of the above, we encourage you to submit!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: YOUR ROLE
Parents/Guardians are responsible for:
- Arranging transportation to/from all rehearsals and shows
- Ensuring your child arrives for their rehearsal and performance call times punctually. Lateness is not accepted in a paid theatre environment.
- Ensuring your child is line-memorized before rehearsals begin
- Making sure your child arrives on time, prepared, and with everything they need (water, snacks, homework, script)
- Acting as a point of communication between your child, the Sage Manager, and KTC via email
- Coordinating with your child’s school for any missed class time
- Being a strong emotional support for your child throughout the process
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
King Theatre Company is committed to maintaining a safe, supported experience for our young performers.
All adult company members and artists working on this production are required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check before the first rehearsal.
A Child Chaperone will be joining our two youth performers throughout rehearsals, breaks, and backstage at performances.
Besides ensuring that your child always has a responsible adult by their side, the child chaperone is there in the room to support the two children working on this show artistically, emotionally, and educationally. They will follow the children through rehearsals, help them take notes where needed, and be there as a support system backstage.
The Child Chaperone will work with the Stage Manager to ensure that the children are taking appropriate breaks, which may be separate from the adult company.
They will also be there as a support to make sure that children are doing their homework and are there to help them as a tutor.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete and submit the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/fuzh4Y9LrLUcMJK87
The submission deadline is June 17th, 2025. Early submissions are encouraged.
Those selected for an audition will be contacted via email. Please submit any questions via email to kingtheatrecompany@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.