Hello gorge actors and techies!

CCA is excited to announce upcoming auditions for “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Hood River Christmas Show”, performing the first two weekends of December 2026!

Forget everything you think you know about A Christmas Carol! This is a hilarious, fast-paced and irreverent take on Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic.

This is not your traditional Christmas Carol. This version combines classic storytelling with broad comedy, physical theater, music, puppetry, rapid-fire character changes, audience interaction, and plenty of surprises. A small ensemble of actors brings an entire town of characters to life, often transforming from one role into another right before the audience’s eyes.

And there's a special twist: the “Hood River” part is intentional. The show is designed to celebrate the community where it is being performed. Hood River’s local traditions, familiar places, community personalities, organizations, and holiday customs become part of the production.

This is a show for performers who enjoy ensemble work, physical comedy, character acting, quick changes, audience interaction, and the joyful unpredictability of live theater.

Details:

Auditions: October 13th at 6:30pm October 17th at 1pm at Columbia Center for the Arts.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please email director Ashly Will at ashlydwill@gmail.com for a copy of the script to read in advance. Also feel free to email with any questions you may have!

Rehearsals: Begin the week of October 25th and will most likely be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings with the occasional Sunday rehearsal. This is subject to change depending on the availability of those cast. Please bring your calendar and be prepared to list any conflicts you may have.

Performances: December 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th at 7pm & December 6th and 13th at 2pm. CREW CASTING CALL: We are also looking for people to work backstage! If you are interested in stage managing, running lights and sound, collecting props, or helping out backstage please email ashlydwill@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!