McCarter's A Christmas Carol - Non-Union Local NJ Swing

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton NJ

Matthews Theatre

Director: Lauren Keating

Writer: Charles Dickens, adapted by Lauren Keating

Choreographer: Emily Maltby

Casting: Eisenberg Casting

Rehearsal/Performance Rate: $1197/week

Must be a Princeton, NJ local hire. Must be Non-Union!

TO SUBMIT: Email a picture/resume to acc@ebcastingco.com

Subject Line: McCarter ACC - Local Hire Swing

Tentative Production Schedule

1st Rehearsal: November 24, 2025

Tech Begins: December 4, 2025

First Preview: December 9, 2025

Opening: December 12, 2025

Scheduled Closing: December 28, 2025

Rehearsals/performances are scheduled around Thanksgiving/Christmas. The days off will be Thanksgiving Day and Dec 25th/26th.

SYNOPSIS: There is magic, music and merriment for all in this adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, as Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present and future in order to discover delight, wonder, and generosity.

NOTE: All actors must have a British dialect or any other dialect that may have existed in London in the Victorian era. All actors are encouraged to have musicianship, singing skills and/or movement skills. All roles will be understudied. Every effort will be made to have a cast that is reflective of the world we live in with regard to racial, size, and ability diversity and gender identification.

Please indicate that you are able to work as Princeton, NJ local hire!

SEEKING: 

MALE SWINGS (NON-UNION): 20-50s. Excellent movement and vocal skills. Mandolin, violin, or fiddle experience a plus. Must be NON-UNION and willing to work as a Princeton, NJ local hire. We strongly encourage BIPOC performers to submit.