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First Rehearsal: Oct 28, 2025
First Performance: Tuesday, Nov 21, 2025
Closes: Saturday, Dec 27, 2025
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCREP) is seeking local youth actors for casting consideration in our 2025 production of A Christmas Carol! Auditions may be in-person or through video submission. We’d love to meet more talented young people!
Seeking strong singers and performers between the ages of 10 to 17. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists strongly encouraged. Please visit this link for more information about our company’s Mission, Vision, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism work.
A Christmas Carol Youth Roles
$500 stipend for each youth cast member.
Two actors will be cast in each role. Each youth artist will perform half of the performances while their “mirror” performs the other half.
Fan/Ensemble; ages 11-13
Martha Cratchit/Ensemble; ages 14-17
Peter Cratchit/Teen Scrooge/Ensemble; ages 12-15
Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble; ages 12-15
Tim Cratchit/Scrooge as a boy/Ensemble; age 10+*
Ignorance/Beggar/Ensemble; ages 10+
Want/Beggar/Ensemble; ages 10+
Christmas Morning Turkey Boy/Ensemble; ages 13-17
*Special consideration for actors under age 10 may be made for the role of Tiny Tim
How to Schedule an Audition
To schedule an audition, please email casting@kcrep.org and request an appointment for one of the dates and locations listed below.
Audition appointments are every 10 minutes and run between 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Subject line format: Please include your name, “youth,” and “appointment.”
Example: Terry Smith, youth, appointment
This ensures your request is prioritized among other seasonal audition inquiries.
Once your request is received, we will assign you an appointment time and send a confirmation email with details on what to prepare (a short monologue and a brief song), plus location, parking, and other information.
Audition Schedule:
Thursday, September 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
Monday, September 8 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Allen Village School
706 W. 42nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Olathe South High School
1640 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062
Callbacks:
Sunday, September 14 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
KCRep Rehearsal Hall – 2nd Floor
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
To Submit by Video:
Step 1: Email casting@kcrep.orgto let us know you plan to audition by video.
Step 2: In the subject line, include your name, “youth,” and “video.”
Example: Terry Smith, youth, video
This helps us prioritize your request among other seasonal submissions.
Step 3: After we receive your email, we’ll send a confirmation with instructions on what to prepare and how to submit your video.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical time commitment for the production?
Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, October 28
Performances: Tuesday, November 21 – Sunday, December 27
A Christmas Carol features two youth casts that rotate for all public performances beginning November 21, so each youth performer appears in roughly half of the performance dates.
Mondays are dark (no rehearsals or performances).
Do youth performers get paid?
Yes. KCRep will provide each youth cast member with a $500 stipend to help offset food and travel expenses that are traditionally covered by parents/guardians.
Where are rehearsals held?
Initial rehearsals: Room 211, 4747 Troost Ave. (KCRep Artistic Office & Rehearsal Hall on the UMKC campus)
Onstage rehearsals/performances: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110
How does it work when you have youth performing?
Youth performers receive the same benefits as our adult company. In addition, the youth company is supported by two dedicated Youth Coordinators who serve as chaperones and liaisons for the cast and families.
Do they rehearse daily? What’s a typical schedule during the school year?
Rehearsal frequency varies by role, but we honor regular school hours.
On student matinee days, youth cast members request an excused absence from school from approximately 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. There are 10 student matinees this season; each youth actor will perform 5 of them.
May I add or change my conflicts after I accept a role?
Not for rehearsals. Availability is a major factor in casting, and the rehearsal calendar is set once the cast is confirmed. Unplanned conflicts can disrupt a tightly scheduled process.
After the show moves into performances, youth casts follow a rotating schedule, and families may sometimes arrange a performance trade with their “mirror” family, subject to approval.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Please email the casting team at casting@kcrep.org
