Oberhausen Christmas Spirit: Opportunity for Child Actors in Kinderdarsteller
The production of „The Spirit of Christmas“ is currently seeking children and teenagers who enjoy participating in Germany’s most successful Christmas musical. After many years, „The Spirit of Christmas“ will be playing in the Ruhr region in November and December 2024. This elaborate production, based on Charles Dickens‘ story „A Christmas Carol,“ includes children and teenagers and aims to enchant audiences of all ages with emotion, poetry, and humor during the festive season.
The organizers are looking for enthusiastic and motivated girls and boys aged seven to 16. Selected child actors will have the opportunity to perform on the big musical stage at the Metronom Theater in Oberhausen alongside the „Angel of Christmas.“
Casting Details and Requirements
The casting will take place on Saturday, September 21, starting at 10 am, and Sunday, September 22, starting at 10 am at the Metronom Theater, located at Musikweg 1, 46047 Oberhausen. Participants should meet at the stage entrance at the back of the building. Visitors can utilize the onsite parking lot or Parkhaus 3 and 4 free of charge.
For each child role, five young performers will be selected. Composer Dirk Michael Steffan emphasized the importance of children who enjoy singing and acting, as well as possessing good spirits, enthusiasm, and availability. Those chosen for roles can expect to perform on stage twice a week.
Interested children and teenagers are encouraged to visit the website www.metronom-theater.de/de/kindercasting to download the casting form, prepare music, songs, notes, and texts at home. Upon registration, aspiring actors will be grouped and provided with a specific time to return to the theater. The audition process will involve warm-ups with supervisors and performances in small groups.
Roles Available
The production is seeking talent for various roles, including:
– Children-Scrooge / Bob Cratchit (Ages 8 to 10)
– Fan, Scrooge’s younger sister (Ages 7 to 10)
– Anne Cratchit, Star Singer, two school children (Girls, Ages 10 to 14)
– Debbie Cratchit (Ages 14 to 16)
About the Musical
Based on Charles Dickens‘ renowned Christmas tale „A Christmas Carol,“ producer Dirk Michael Steffan crafted a musical that premiered in Oberhausen in 2001. The story, set in 19th-century London, follows the cold-hearted moneylender Ebenezer Scrooge, who mistreats his debtors during Christmas. Everything changes when he receives strange visitors on Christmas Eve, including his deceased business partner Jacob Marley’s ghost, urging him to become a better person. Together with a mysterious angel, they embark on a journey through time, uncovering the reasons behind Scrooge’s bitterness. Ultimately, Scrooge rediscovers the love of his life and finds the key to a happier existence. The transformed miser celebrates Christmas wholeheartedly for the first time, alongside those he once despised.
Please note that the Metronom Theater is currently undergoing renovations for performances, and there are no waiting areas available for accompanying persons of the children.
Join us in spreading love and holiday cheer by participating in this unforgettable production of „The Spirit of Christmas.“
