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A Christmas Carol the Musical

Grades 3-12

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Students in Grades 3 through 12 this school year: Join us for our Youth Theatre Troupe and Children’s Chorus Fall 2026 Musical: A Christmas Carol the Musical!

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.

The CFCArts Youth Theatre Programs have a beloved tradition of producing this show for the holidays every three years. This is our third time producing A Christmas Carol – join us for our very special holiday tradition!

There are two ways for students to participate onstage in A Christmas Carol the Musical, both requiring an audition:

  • Children’s Chorus – Students in 3rd through 6th Grade (or younger, at the discretion of the directors – please email theatre@cfcarts.com for more information) may audition for the Children’s Chorus! This group of talented young performers will be featured in pivotal moments of our production as Townspeople and Angels. These students have limited rehearsals.
  • Troupe – Students in 3rd through 12th Grade, playing Supporting and Lead roles (Character descriptions and the script will be provided in advance.) This group of advanced, pre-professional young performers will be featured in the entire show in acting, singing, and dancing roles with rehearsals throughout the week as called. In-person auditions are required; please see below for information.

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Important Dates & Times

How to Prepare for Auditions (Required)

  • Fill out your student’s Registration Form.
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.
  • Prepare and memorize a 16 to 32-bar selection from a musical theatre song. Please do not sing selections from any version of Moana or A Christmas Carol. Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder (please do not put music in page protectors.) An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please contact us at theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours before your audition (but preferably sooner!) and we will help you.
  • All auditioners will participate in cold readings from A Christmas Carol. The script will be made available before auditions. Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue.
  • Please bring a water bottle. Food and gum is not permitted.
  • Dance or athletic shoes required. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath. If students are not dressed appropriately with safe shoes, they may not be able to complete the dance audition which will affect their casting.
  • Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.
  • Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop on Wednesday, August 12, 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. You can register your student for the Audition Prep Workshop on their Registration Form. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! You can make payment on the Registration Form, but if you decide to register later, we will send you a payment link.
    • 1 student - $20
    • 2 siblings - $35
    • 3 siblings - $50

Aug 12 | Audition Prep Workshop (Optional)

Want to audition? Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop, Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! Select the Workshop on your Registration Form to attend, or to register later, email theatre@cfcarts.com.

  • 1 student - $20
  • 2 siblings - $35
  • 3 siblings - $50

Aug 13 - 15 | Auditions (Required)

Auditions will take place on August 13-15 (callbacks for selected students August 16 and 17) at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) and are required. Please note that not all students may be accepted into this production.

Students may audition for the Jr. Companies, Companies, and Jr. Troupe Fall 2026 Musical, Disney’s Moana Jr., at the same time if desired. Please note that students cannot be in the Troupe (featured and lead roles) for A Christmas Carol if they are in Disney’s Moana Jr., but they can be in the Children’s Chorus for A Christmas Carol (through 6th grade) as well as any role in Disney’s Moana Jr.

Audition blocks:

Audition blocks are listed below, and you can select which one your student will attend on your student’s Registration Form. Students must stay for the duration of their audition block.

  • NEW Block E - Thursday, August 13, 5:30-8 PM
  • Block A - Friday, August 14, 5:30-8 PM
  • Block B - Saturday, August 15, 9:30 AM-12 PM
  • Block C - Saturday, August 15, 1-3:30 PM
  • Block D - Saturday, August 15, 4-6:30 PM
  • Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, August 16, between 2-6 PM and Monday, August 17, between 5:30-8:30 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, August 15.

Aug 16 - 17 | Callbacks (Audition Follow-Up)

Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, August 16, between 2-6 PM and Monday, August 17, between 5:30-8:30 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, August 15.

Sep 1 - Dec 11 | Rehearsals (Required)

  • All Troupe students will rehearse on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as called, anytime between 5:30-8 PM (occasionally slightly later as needed, especially closer to show week), primarily at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, December 11 (there will be NO rehearsal on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day or November 20-27 for Thanksgiving break.) All rehearsals from December 7 onwards will have no conflicts accepted.) The full rehearsal schedule will be released by Friday, August 28.
  • All Children’s Chorus students will rehearse on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as called, anytime between 5:30-8 PM, primarily at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from Monday, November 2 through Friday, December 11 (there will be NO rehearsal November 23-27 for Thanksgiving break.) All rehearsals from December 7 onwards will have no conflicts accepted.) The full rehearsal schedule will be released by Friday, August 28.
  • Not every performer will be called to every rehearsal! A full rehearsal schedule will be released after auditions by Friday, August 28. The number of rehearsals required will depend on the size of your student’s role.
  • All performers must attend all rehearsals from December 7 onwards, including all tech and dress rehearsals as listed below. No conflicts will be accepted. All cast must attend all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

Dec 13 - 17 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals (Required)

Tech and dress rehearsals will take place at the following days and times at Trinity Preparatory School Auditorium, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane Winter Park, FL 32792.

  • Sunday, December 13, 2-6 PM
  • Monday, December 14, 5:30-9:30 PM
  • Tuesday, December 15, 5:30-9:30 PM
  • Wednesday, December 16, 5:30-10 PM
  • Thursday, December 17, 5:30-10 PM

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

Dec 18 - 19 | Performances (Required)

Performances will take place on Friday, December 18 at 7 PM, and Saturday, December 19 at 2 PM and 7 PM at Trinity Preparatory School Auditorium, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane Winter Park, FL 32792. See below for show day schedules:

  • Friday, December 18, 5:30 PM call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time around 9:30 PM

  • Saturday, December 19, 12:30 PM call time, 2 PM performance, estimated end time and dinner break start around 4:30 PM (students typically stay through the dinner break)

  • Saturday, December 19, 5:30 PM call time, 7 PM performance, estimated end time around 9:30 PM
    • All students grades 7-12 must stay for strike until latest 10 PM
    • All students in grades 3-6 are released following the performance end time as soon as their personal costumes are neatly hung and dressing rooms are clean

Audience members may purchase in-person tickets on the event page.

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

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Tuition

There is a seasonal $35 registration fee per student, which covers all enrollments in Youth Theatre Programs from August through December 2026. Registration Fees are now a part of the overall tuition cost! If your student participates in more than one production with us in a season (for instance, if your Children’s Chorus student is also in Disney’s Moana Jr. earlier in the semester), you will be sent a special coupon code that will subtract the $35 registration fee from your student’s tuition payment - it’s a “thank you” from us!

Payment can be made on the Registration Form.

Tuition for all performers is as follows: (scholarships and payment plans available; see below.)

    • Children’s Chorus - $235 ($200, if student previously paid $35 registration fee for Disney’s Moana Jr.)
    • Troupe - $310

There are four ways to cover tuition:

1.
Complete the tuition payment in full via the Registration Form (you will receive an email with instructions following auditions for those selected) or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s first week of rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)

    • Troupe tuition payment is due no later than Friday, September 4, the first week of their rehearsals.
    • Children’s Chorus tuition payment is due no later than Friday, November 6, the first week of their rehearsals.

2.
Select the option on your Registration Form to set up a tuition payment plan. Once a payment plan has been determined, you will be sent a payment link via email.

    • Payment deadlines for the Troupe, each for 25% of tuition ($77.50), are: Friday, September 4; Friday, October 2; Friday, November 6; and Friday, December 4.
    • Payment deadlines for the Children’s Chorus, each for 50% of tuition ($100 if your student was in Disney’s Moana Jr., $117.50 if they were not), are: Friday, November 6; and Friday, December 4.

Installment payments may be made via the Payment Form or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)

3.
Complete the Financial Assistance Application as a part of your student’s Registration Form to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Once a scholarship amount has been determined, you will be sent a payment link via email. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Friday, December 4, two weeks prior to tech rehearsals starting. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made via the Payment Form or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)

4.
CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply include your student’s FES ID number on their Registration Form and we will begin the process.

      Financial Assistance

      CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition! CFCArts financial assistance is also available and can be applied for on your Registration Form.

      Service Project

      Central Florida Community Arts exists to serve and build community through the arts. With our mission in mind, our Youth Theatre Program students for each production have the opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit another non-profit organization in Central Florida - and to build friendships and bond with their castmates! These service projects are carefully selected to align with the message of the story that our students are telling on stage.

      For this production, we are proud to partner with United Against Poverty. Fifteen representatives from our cast and three chaperones will be visiting United Against Poverty Orlando on Friday, September 11 from 5-7 PM to assist with their Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP). The MSGP is an accessible, dignified, food assistance program where individuals and families can personally select food and household items suited toward their needs. Just as the Christmas spirits persuade Scrooge to consider the poor and hungry in London, there are people in our own community who also need a helping hand. This is where United Against Poverty comes in, and we are happy to help them serve those in need!

      Casting Policies

      Please click here for a thorough review of our casting policies.

      Staff

      Click here to meet the A Christmas Carol the Musical staff! (coming soon)

      Registration

      Please follow these steps to register your student.

      • Please register for an audition, or to participate without auditioning, by filling out the Registration Form.
      • Make the registration fee payment, and if applicable, payment for the Audition Prep Workshop via the Payment Form.

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