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AUDITIONS A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Theatre at the Mount

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ABOUT THE SHOW

 

Ebenezer Scrooge sums up his feelings about Christmas with a curmudgeonly “Bah! Humbug!” But he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Proving its staying power with a decade long run at Madison Square Garden, A Christmas Carol is sure to be fun for the entire family!

 

DIRECTOR – David Allen Prescott

MUSIC DIRECTOR – David Twiss

CHOREOGRAPHER – Nicole Couture Skorb

 

CAST REQUIREMENTS – looking for 7 men, 5 women, several children; plus ensemble

(See character descriptions below).

 

 

WHERE AND WHEN

 

WHERE? Mount Wachusett Community College, room 182

WHEN?  Adult auditions – Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00PM sharp. Children’s auditions – Sunday, September 24 at 4PM. Possible callbacks Sunday, September 25 at 5PM.

*Punctuality will be noted and appreciated – no appointment needed

 

Prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability. Expect a dance/movement audition and readings from the script.  (If you can tap dance, please bring tap shoes – this is not a requirement)

Performance Dates:   November 24, 25, December 1, 2

 at 8:00PM; November 26 and December 3 at 2:00pm

 

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:

Sundays from 6PM to 9PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7PM to 10PM, beginning September 28

 

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

 

Scrooge

A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything.

Gender: Male; Age: 45 to 65; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Mr. Cratchit

A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.

Gender: Male; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Mrs. Cratchit

Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she’s got.

Gender: Female; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Tiny Tim

Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy.

Gender: Male; Age: 9 to 12; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Fred

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.

Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Ghost Of Christmas Present

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 Sandwichboard Man.

Gender: Male; Age: 35 to 45; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Ghost Of Christmas Past

An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.

Gender: Male; Age: 40 to 60; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

 

Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future

A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading.

Gender: Female; Age: 50 to 65; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Marley

Scrooge’s former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.

Gender: Male; Age: 45 to 55; Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Scrooge’s Mother

 

Young Scrooge

 

Fan

 

Emily

Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.

Gender: Female; Age: 18 to 25; Vocal range top: B5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Mrs. Fezziwig

The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.

Gender: Female; Age: 50 to 60; Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Mr. Fezziwig

A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.

Gender: Male; Age: 55 to 65; Vocal range top: B5; Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Ensemble

Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks

NRA Home Firearm Safety (with Live-Fire Segment)

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This next class coming up, “NRA Home Firearm Safety (with Live-Fire Segment)”, was primarily scheduled during the week for all our real estate, salon, and shift people, or anyone who really needs to work weekends. It is a MA state prerequisite to apply for your LTC/FID.

 

This class is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30th and runs from 9am to 4:30pm.

 

COST:  $125

LOCATION:  South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing Club

60 Warren Road

Townsend, MA 01469

 

For those who already have their LTCs, we have the Advanced Handgun Level-1 on Thursday, August 31st from 9am to 1pm.

 

COST:  $90

LOCATION:  South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing Club

60 Warren Road

Townsend, MA 01469

 

You need your own equipment, including a non-closing OWB holster and 100 rounds of factory-made ammunition for this advanced handgun class.

 

To register for either of these classes call Bruce at 508-864-7473.

Five Dirt Dawgs Headline the 2017 All-FCBL Team

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Five Wachusett Dirt Dawgs players were recognized by the Futures Collegiate Baseball League office on Wednesday afternoon, as the conference announced its 2017 All-FCBL teams. The individuals chosen for the First and Second teams are those who have showed excellent skill on the field throughout the 2017 summer season. The First team is comprised of 18 players: 13 from the East and five from the West. 21 players represent the Second Team: nine from the East and 12 from the West.

 

Zack Tower (Franklin Pierce) was the lone Dirt Dawgs on the first team with his appearance at first base/DH. Tower’s bat was the offensive driving force for the Wachusett offense. Earlier this off season, the Auburn native was named the FCBL MVP, and was one of the Collegiate Summer Baseball’s Top National hitters this summer. He paced the FCBL with a team record 18 homeruns and 50 RBI’s, while finishing in the top 15 in batting average with .319. Tower also lead the league with a 1.079 on-base percentage over the course of the season.

 

On the second team, Wachusett had four members represented.  Bradley Wood (Northern Ill) maintained a .319 batting average, with five homeruns and 22 runs batted in. The Husky had 13 games this season with multiple hits, including a stretch of 8 out of 10 games that he had multiple hits. Joining Wood on the second team, was leadoff hitter Jack Gethings (Fairfield). Gethings had three five or more game hitting streak. He lead the Dirt Dawgs and finished 11th in the FCBL with his .323 batting average, which included five homeruns and 32 RBI. He finished eighth in the league with 23 walks, while also the third Wachusett player with 15 or more stolen bases.

 

Kyla Cala (Wagner) got the call to the second team with an outfield position. Cala batted .313 with five longballs and 27 RBI. In the field, he had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage with 47 putouts and a pair of outfield assists. On the hill, Mike Demarest (Adephi) got the nod. In 20 appearances in the regular season, Demarest pitched 24.0 innings and had a team record 0.75 ERA with 32 strikeouts to just nine walks. All season long, the right hander only allowed one extra base hit to go along with one save.

Fitchburg Residents Invited to Visit Historical Society Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 13

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The Fitchburg Historical Society has announced the date of its Annual Meeting, which will be Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and free to attend.

The Fitchburg Historical Society has been welcoming the public to learn more about local history for 125 years. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful way for Fitchburg residents to learn something new about their city, and meet new people who are interested in local history. A longtime leader in documenting the history of culture and industry in central Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Historical Society has been based in new headquarters in the historic Phoenix Building at 781 Main Street since 2012.

The new exhibition hall has allowed the Historical Society to offer new changing exhibitions on Fitchburg history, drawn mainly from its large collection of documents, artifacts, and photographs. This fall, the exhibition is entitled “Fitchburg Immigrant Experience.” Visitors to the exhibition can learn more about their Fitchburg’s history of immigration and the way it shaped Fitchburg’s neighborhoods throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition will highlight new acquisitions in the Fitchburg Historical Society collections.

The Fitchburg Historical Society is located at 781 Main Street, Fitchburg in the historic Phoenix building. There is abundant on-street parking near the Historical Society and free parking behind the building. The building is handicapped accessible.

A slate of officers that will be considered at the Annual Meeting elections and two new Board members will be voted upon. Current board member Kay Alverson-Hillman, a Fitchburg resident and retired Spanish and History teacher from the Lunenburg Public Schools, will stand for re-election.

For more information on the Annual Meeting, upcoming Fitchburg history programs or local history research, call 978-345-1157, email welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety.com, visit www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.org or https://www.facebook.com/FitchburgHistoricalSociety.

Next License to Carry Class

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If you’re looking to get your LTC (License to Carry), I have a class on Saturday, August 19th from 9am to 4:30pm at the South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing club in Townsend.  And another one on Wednesday, August 30th.

The class fee is $125.

If you are planning on attending, call ASAP to register to ensure a seat in the class.  We will take cash, check, or credit card.  Must be registered, and paid in full, by Wednesday this week by 5pm.

This class is the NRA Home Firearm Safety, loaded with much more material and an added Live-Fire segment.  This is one of the best classes available for the money.

Leominster Credit Union Helps Local Students Pay for College

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Leominster Credit Union has introduced a NEW alternative student loan program that helps students fill the funding gaps that federal aid can leave behind. Unlike other alternative loan products, Leominster Credit Union’s Student Choice private loan solution offers significantly lower rates, zero origination fees and more flexible repayment terms.

“As a not-for-profit credit union serving Central Massachusetts, we have the unique ability to design products that are truly in the best interest of the student and their family,” said John O’Brien, President & CEO. In addition to student loans, the credit union offers financial management resources for young adults and a full-range of products and services to help develop and maintain good financial habits. Free checking, thousands of surcharge-free ATMs, first car loans and free online banking and bill pay are just a few of the services available with our Student Choice Loan Program.

Leominster Credit Union has over 50,000 members and more than $600 million in assets. Membership is open to those who live, work, or have business in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Hampden, Franklin, or Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts. To find out more about becoming a member or applying for a Credit Union Student Choice loan, visit www.leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.

Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU is proud to claim over 50,000 members and more than $600 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Worcester, Clinton, Holden, Sterling and North Leominster with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.