UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Virginia Stage Company follows Actor's Equity policy regarding casting for both Equity and non-Equity contracts with regards to diversity: Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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Virginia Stage Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition.
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Norfolk Local Auditions
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
By Mark Shanahan, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Steve Pacek
In Person Auditions
Tuesday, October 13 @ 4p-7p
Sunday, October 18 @ 11a-1p
By Appointment Only
The Wells Theatre
108 E. Tazewell St. Norfolk, VA
This wildly theatrical adaptation of Dickens’ classic is seeking
ADULT and YOUTH performers who are enthusiastic collaborators to complete the small cast.
Musical skills, vocal or instrumental, are a huge plus.
British dialects will be used.
To request an in-person audition appointment, please complete this
A Merry Little Christmas Carol Audition Form.
You will be contacted by Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul to confirm your assigned time.
For your audition, please be prepared to:
Perform the sides corresponding to your desired role, a reader will be provided.
Sing a Christmas song that shows off your voice well, and/or 16 bars of a musical theater song. This will be a cappella.
If you are not available for an in-person appointment, but are still interested in auditioning, please email a video viewing link (NO FILES) to auditions@vastage.org Subject: “ MLCC 2026 : VIDEO Audition ” along with headshot and resume.
Video submissions are due by Sunday, October 18th
Virginia Stage Company presents
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
By Mark Shanahan, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Steve Pacek
December 5-23, 2026
A Merry Little Christmas Carol - Important Dates (subject to change)
1st Day Rehearsal Tuesday – November 3, 2026
Designer Run Wednesday – November 18, 2026
Tech Rehearsal Nov. 20- Nov. 22, 2026
Invited Dress Tuesday – November 24, 2026
Opening Saturday – December 5, 2026
Closing Wednesday – December 23, 2026
Click here for FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE. This schedule includes A Sherlock Carol performances which will be presented in rep with A Merry Little Christmas Carol
Thanksgiving Day is off.
There are SEVEN(7) Student Matinees for A Merry Little Christmas Carol at 10:30am : Dec. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 15, 16
A Merry Little Christmas Carol - Role Descriptions & Sides
The time-honored holiday tradition returns to the Wells to bring a heartfelt holiday to Hampton Roads once again! Dance and sing your way with Scrooge as he journeys through his life alongside the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to find the real Christmas spirit that he’s always been missing…his own. Join the thousands of Hampton Roads families and friends who make the Wells their home for the holidays!
Seeking:
ACTOR 5: (Any Race or Ethnicity, Female Presenting, Playable age range 13-25) The Spirit of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, etc) Strong singer, RP?British dialect required. Plays one of the actors in the troupe, singing and comedic acting required. Some group /partner dancing. Ability to play a musical instrument is a plus, but not required.
Christmas Past - mischievous and feisty, the Ghost of Christmas Past bounces into Scrooge’s bed and yanks him back in time. Unafraid of grumpy old Ebeneezer Scrooge, Christmas Past feistily insists he revisit his childhood so he can remember the sweet boy he once was. Strong comedic timing, singing, and group dancing.
Martha Cratchit - The oldest daughter in the Cratchit family, Martha is a loving sister to Tiny Tim. She is poor, but playful and grateful for her family. (Side 1: Narration, Side 2: Christmas Past)
ACTOR 6: (Any Race, Ethnicity, Gender; Age: 6-12; height: 48" and under) Tiny Tim, others. RP/British dialect required. Plays one of the actors in the troupe, Group singing and comedic acting required. Some group dancing. This role is choreographed to be lifted into the air and placed on Scrooge’s shoulder at the end of the play.
Tiny Tim - The youngest child in the poor Cratchit family, Tiny Tim has a medical condition that makes it difficult to walk without the support of a crutch. Although financially poor, this character is filled with love for others. His kind heart helps Scrooge remember the value of helping your neighbors. Tim sings a short Christmas song, unaccompanied, on stage. He also says the most famous line of the story: “God bless us, every one!” (Side 1: Narration, Side 2: Tiny Tim)
In-person audition appointment request: In Person Audition Form
Video auditions due by Sunday, October 18.
Virginia Stage Company strives for an inclusive creative work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to audition.
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Virginia Stage Company Presents in partnership with
The Governor’s School for the Arts
John Proctor Is The Villain
by Kimberly Bellflower
Directed by Melissa Mowry
Video Audition Submission by October 28
By completing this form JPV Video Submission Form
or by sending the required information to
Auditions@vastage.org (Subject: JPV Video Local Submission )
In Person Callback Auditions will be scheduled
by appointment on Tuesday 11/3
With VSC Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul
Director, Melissa Mowry
Perry Producing Artistic Director, Tom Quaintance
Please submit via online form or by email:
1) Headshot and Resume, current photo & related experience
And a VIDEO Recording of you:
2) performing the character sides below
Video submissions are due by Wednesday, October 28. Please no video files, viewing links only.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Rehearsals: Tuesday, February 9 - Thursday, February 25
Tech:Friday, February 26 - Sunday, February 28
Previews: Wednesday, March 3 - Friday, March 5
Performances:Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 14
Full Performance Schedule (subject to change)
John Proctor Is The Villain - Role Descriptions & Sides
At a small-town high school, a group of students begins studying The Crucible. What starts as a classroom discussion soon sparks something bigger. As the girls in the class question the stories they’ve been taught and the heroes they were told to believe in… they start to see their own lives in a new light.
Sharp, funny, and fiercely contemporary, this breakout hit explores friendship, power, and the complicated process of finding your voice. Sometimes the stories we inherit aren’t the whole truth. The real lesson begins when we start asking questions.
SEEKING:
CARTER SMITH: (White, Male Presenting, 32 - 34 years old) teacher, a former golden boy, but one of those rare smart and sensitive ones, now he is a great teacher: charming, engaging, goofy. (Side 1, Side 2, Side 3)
BAILEY GALLAGHER: (White, Female Presenting, 24 years old) counselor, sweet in all the ways Southern women are supposed to be, this is her first real job out of college, she’s trying her best. (Side 1, Side 2)
BETH POWELL: (Any Ethnicity, Female Presenting, plays 16 years old MUST be 18+) student, nervous and ambitious and enthusiastic. kind of like if Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller had a baby and raised her in the Deep South. (Side 1, Side 2, Side 3)
SHELBY HOLCOMB: (Any Ethnicity, Female, plays 16 years old MUST be 18+) student, her brain works faster than her mouth, but her mouth works pretty dang fast, people have always underestimated her. (Side 1, Side 2, Side 3)
Video Audition Submission due by October 28
By completing this form JPV Video Submission Form
or by sending the required information to
Auditions@vastage.org (Subject: JPV Video Local Submission)
Virginia Stage Company follows Actor's Equity policy regarding casting for both Equity and non-Equity contracts with regards to diversity: Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I audition for a Virginia Stage Company production?
Virginia Stage Company employs both Equity (LOA referencing LORT) and Non Equity Performers. All positions are paid. Non Equity pay ranges depending on the role.
Q. How often are auditions held?
Auditions are held throughout our season, typically beginning in August. The best way to know when auditions happen is to sign up for email notifications, see below. (You will only receive emails about upcoming auditions.)
Q: What do I prepare for the audition?
For individual show auditions, please prepare the side that is appropriate for your character. We will provide a reader to interact with you when presenting your audition. While you are not required to have the lines memorized, we recommend that you at least be highly familiar with them. Make sure to check individual audition listings for recommended sides and show-specific requirements.
Q: What if I can’t make it to the audition?
If you absolutely cannot make it to the audition, video submissions will be accepted. E-Mail auditions@vastage.org for more information.
Q: Can I send you my headshot/resume?
Yes please! E-mail it to auditions@vastage.org with the title of the show you are interested in as the subject line – or mail it to the theatre: Virginia Stage Company, PO Box 3770, Norfolk, VA 23514.
Q: What if I do not have a headshot/resume?
We will be taking a photo of you with your audition number at the auditions, but we’d always appreciate a good quality & recent shot of you in lieu of a professional headshot. If you do not have a resume, there will be a space on our audition form for you to fill out any theatre experience you may have.
For specific inquiries, please contact auditions@vastage.org.
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