A Cast of 36 Brings A Beloved Holiday Tale to Life

A Christmas Carol, with a female lead, is playing through Dec. 22 at Carrollwood Players

A Cast of 36 Brings A Beloved Holiday Tale to Life

A Christmas Carol, with a female lead, is playing through Dec. 22 at Carrollwood Players

Reporters write the story. It isn’t often we have the honor of becoming part of it. Yet that’s exactly what happened during the auditions and late night rehearsals of Carrollwood Players’ A Christmas Carol, opening Friday and running through Dec 22. Having been cast in a small role, I was able to learn firsthand what goes on behind the scenes when putting on a production as large as this. With a cast and crew of 42, ages ranging from seven to ~70s, A Christmas Carol is one of the playhouse’s larger shows. With over two dozen Saturday and late night rehearsals under our belts, despite 42 distinctly different personalities and acting level – first-timers to seasoned professionals, the cast has become an extended family. It has been an …

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Want to Audition for 'A Christmas Carol?'

Auditions will be held at the Carrollwood Players, 4331 Gunn Highway.

Auditions will be held this weekend for anyone who wants to be a part of 'A Christmas Carol' with the Carrollwood Players, 4331 Gunn Highway. Auditions will be held at the following dates: Be prepared to do cold readings from the script to prepare for the November and December performances. Click here for more information.

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