Goodman Theatre

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Goodman Theatre holds open children's auditions for the 30th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Who: Children aged 5 to 17

What: Auditions for the Goodman's 30th annual production of A Christmas Carol

WHERE: Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn Street

WHEN: Saturday, September 8 at 9am

Girls and boys aged 5 to 17 of all ethnic backgrounds are invited to audition for a variety of roles-including the coveted part of Tiny Tim-in Goodman Theatre's 30th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This year's production will be directed once again by William Brown, who portrayed the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge before he took over as the show's 6th director in its 30 year history.

Young performers are asked to prepare: a one minute or less poem or monologue, which should be memorized; one verse of a song, preferably a traditional holiday song or Christmas carol, sung a cappella (no piano or musical accompaniment will be provided); and a photo and resume including age, height, weight, address and contact information that lists previous theatrical and related experience/training. Children wishing to audition should come to the lobby of Goodman Theatre to register and receive specific audition times. Registrations ends at 12 noon and auditions end promptly at 12:30pm. Please do not call the Goodman for audition appointments. A Christmas Carol runs November 16 - December 29. Tickets are now on sale: 312.443.3800 or GoodmanTheatre.org. Harris Private Bank is the Major Corporate Sponsor of A Christmas Carol.

Goodman Theatre, recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, has been a leader in the American theater and internationally recognized for its artists, productions and education programs. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, the Goodman is committed to producing classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman's Artistic Collective, including Frank Galati, Mary Zimmerman, Chuck Smith, Regina Taylor and Henry Godinez. In 2000, the Goodman moved to the heart of Chicago's revitalized downtown North Loop Theater District, into a new state-of-the-art complex which houses two principal theaters: the 856-seat Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre and the 400-seat flexible Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre. Board Chairman is Lester N. Coney and Alice Young Sabl is chair of the Women's Board. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre. Kraft Foods is the Principal Sponsor of the Goodman's free Student Subscription Series.

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August 15, 2007