Auditions

Auditions are held at the Pinnacle Playhouse at 256 Pinnacle Street, unless otherwise specified. Note, that most of our auditions do not require any preparation in advance. However, some productions, particularly musicals, may require additional preparation. Please keep an eye on our socials and up to date on our newsletters for auditions notices. 

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*Accessibility: If you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, or require other accessibility assistance, we have an elevator that can bring you down to the lounge and up to the theater.  It is only accessible through the box office entrance and needs an operator. Please contact membership@bellevilletheatreguild.ca if you need elevator access for an audition, and we will be happy to provide this assistance.

AUDITION DATE & TIME

CHILDREN (8yrs. to mid teens)- Sunday, August 23rd | 2PM-4PM

ADULTS - Sunday, August 23rd | 7PM-9PM

ADULTS - Monday, August 24th | 7PM-9PM

Location: Steve Forrestor Lounge- Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

CALLBACKS: To be determined following auditions. 

PERFORMANCE DATES

Preview: Tuesday, December 1st, 2026

Opening Night: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

Closing Matinee: Sunday, December 20th, 2026

*Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30PM | Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM.

 SYNOPSIS:

This is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the bitter and greedy miser. On Christmas Eve Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley and three spirits, The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who show him the error of his ways, inspiring him to become a generous and kind man.

CHARACTERS

• Ebenezer Scrooge- the cold-hearted miser who goes through a profound transformation into a generous, joyful man.
• The Ghost of Christmas Past
• The Ghost of Christmas Present
• The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
• Bob Cratchit- Scrooge's clerk, a kind, gentle and very poor man with a large family. Though treated harshly by his boss, he remains a humble and dedicated employee.
• Mrs Cratchit- Bob's kind and loving wife
• Fan- Scrooge's sister
• Annabelle(Belle)-Scrooge's fiancé until his love of money comes between them.
• Jacob Marley- Ebenezer Scrooge's equally greedy partner. Marley died seven years before the narrative begins.
• Ensemble: 4 Narrators/Greek style chorus
• The Cratchit Children -Martha, Belinda, Peter, Sarah, James and Tiny Tim
• Fred- Scrooge’s cheerful and optimistic nephew, who continues to invite his uncle to Christmas dinner despite rejection
• Mr and Mrs Fezziwig- the jovial couple who give the most wonderful parties
• Young Scrooge, who serves an apprenticeship with Mr. Fezziwig.
• Dick Wilkins- friend of Scrooge who apprentices with Mr. Fezziwig
• Topper- Fred’s friend and guest at the Christmas party
• Mrs Hardaker- Scrooge's Laundry Woman
• Undertaker
• Old Joe- a thief who makes money buying stolen goods
• Street children- band of thieves
• Mrs Dilber- Scrooge’s charwoman
• Townspeople of London
• Carolers

*The cast of 25 will have people playing multiple parts to cover 37 roles. Additionally, the play will also require solo instrumentalists who play violin, guitar and various other instruments. When filling out the audition sheet, please note whether you would like to be in the carol singing group, play an instrument and/or have dance experience.

REHEARSALS: Take place at the Annex, 47 Oak St., Belleville

Rehearsal Times:

• Children - 6:30PM- 7:30PM
• Adults- 7PM - 9PM

Rehearsals for ADULT characters 

There will be eight rehearsals in September on the following week days and dates:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and some Sundays later in the schedule (November). 
• Sept. 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 from 7PM-9PM

Rehearsals for CHILDREN

There will be four rehearsals in September on the following dates:

• Sun. Sept. 20 and 27, 1:00M - 2:30pm
• Wed. Sept. 23 and 30th, 7PM-8PM 

October rehearsals for BOTH children and adults will take place at the Annex. 

There will be 12 rehearsals in October:

• Oct. 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 
• On October 27th the set is moved into the theatre so no rehearsal. 
• Oct. 28, 30 at the theatre 

November rehearsal dates and times to be determined.

AUDITION DATE & TIME

Sat., May 30th | 2PM-4PM

Mon., June 1st | 7PM-9PM

Location: Steve Forrestor Lounge- Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

CALLBACKS: To be determined following auditions. 

PERFORMANCE DATES

Opening Night: Thursday, October 13th, 2026

Closing Matinee: Sunday, November 1st, 2026

*Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30PM | Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00PM.

 SYNOPSIS:

All the ladies who are “anybody” in Chinquapin, Louisiana come to  Truvy’s beauty salon to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new  assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still  married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and free  advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire,  Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader,  M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about  to marry a “good ole boy.”

Filled with hilarious repartee and  several acerbic verbal collisions, the comedy moves toward tragedy when,  in the second act, the spunky Shelby risks her life to go through with a  dangerous pregnancy. Confronted with the harshness of mortality, the  others draw together to find strength – and love – in the wake of  tragedy.

CHARACTERS

Truvy: 40-year-old owner of a small town beauty shop. She knows everyone’s business and

shares it with anyone who will listen. Southern Belle. She always has advice for you, and they often come in

the form of country sayings.

Annelle: very shy twenty-year-old hair-dresser. She goes from a very soft-spoken person to a bible-loving

Christian with her heart on her sleeve.

Clairee: 60-year-old widow of the former mayor of Chinquapin. She is wealthy and also knows everyone’s

business. She is the sarcastic member of the group. She loves to laugh and poke fun at the little

things that others cry over. She is very close with Ouiser.

Shelby: Roughly 25-year-old diabetic young lady. Prettiest girl in town, and loved by all. She has

a weird relationship with her mother, and often rebels just for the sake of rebellion.

M’Lynn: 50-year-old mother of Shelby. She is over-protective at times and finds the need to

have a firm grasp on the world at all times. She is a busy woman who worries too much for her

age.

Ouiser (pronounced Weezer): She is the same age as Clairee. She is a wealthy old bitty. She is

a loveably miserable lady, though. Her unique personality and sense of humor is a great relief in the

serious scenes. She is very close to Clairee.

*The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real  characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as  cartoons or caricatures.