Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2026
Auditions for Christmas Carol: The Rap Musical
Auditions Open
Submit the form below to register your interest. Read through the full process and character breakdown before applying.
Submit the Audition Form How It WorksHow It Works
Please submit the sign-up form as soon as possible to confirm your interest. Submit the audition form here.
Record a short video and email it to christmascarolrapmusical@gmail.com with your name in the subject line. You can attach the video directly or upload it to YouTube and send a link.
We encourage you to choose something that reflects the style of the role(s) you're auditioning for — refer to the character breakdown below for guidance. That said, it is far more important that you perform something you know well and can deliver with confidence than to match a specific style.
No professional setup required. We just want to hear you.All videos must be submitted by June 20, 2026. Callbacks and casting decisions will follow shortly after the submission deadline.
The Characters
We are seeking performers of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Roles are listed below with character descriptions and song influences to help you understand the world of each character.
All roles include a stipend.
Please note the roles of Scrooge and Fezziwig have been cast. Their performances can be heard on the concept album.
A Greek chorus who serve as narrators and players throughout the show. Most characters will double this group, stepping into and out of other roles to drive the show. Inspired by the tradition of wassailing, they turn their rejection into a moralizing lesson.
Scrooge's deceased business partner, bound in chains of his own making. Terrified and terrifying. He carries the full weight of a life misspent and appears to Scrooge as both warning and mirror.
Scrooge's past love who breaks off the engagement. Forthright, self-assured, and wise ahead of her years, she is a bellwether of the life he will lead.
The first of the three spirits. Warm and observant, but non-judgmental; they appear to Scrooge like a distant relative to guide through his memories. This role welcomes non-gender-conforming casting.
Scrooge as a young man, seen during the Christmas Past sequence. He starts eager, open-hearted, and life of the party, but becomes cold and dismissive towards Belle as she releases him from their engagement.
Scrooge's closest friend in his younger years. He celebrates with Scrooge, Belle, and Fezziwig at Fezziwig's party.
The second of the three spirits. Enormous in appetite and generosity, he arrives like a celebration and leaves like an indictment. Witty and provocative, he goads Scrooge as much as he guides him.
Scrooge's underpaid clerk. He is fully aware of the difficulties of life and his impoverished conditions; however, he chooses to face them head-on with hope and optimism. He is surrounded by love and is grateful for his life and his family. In Christmas Yet to Come, his resilience breaks.
A roguish back-alley dealer negotiating the sale of recently deceased Scrooge's belongings, unbothered by the moral weight of what he is doing.
Questions?
Have a question about the audition process, the roles, or anything else? Don't hesitate to reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
christmascarolrapmusical@gmail.com