The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC REP) is seeking local youth actors for casting consideration in our 2026 production of A Christmas Carol! Auditions may be in-person or through video submission. We’d love to meet more talented young people!
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
First Rehearsal: Oct 27, 2026
First Performance: Nov 21, 2026
Opening Night: Nov 29, 2026
Closing performance: Dec 24, 2026
Our city-wide open call is coming up soon! We’d love to meet new talent, so if you know a young person interested in theater, share this info far and wide! 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: KCREP Mission, Vision and IDEA work.
A Christmas Carol Youth Roles:
- 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 8-10 may be made for the role of Tiny Tim.
$500 stipend for each youth cast member.
Two actors will be cast in each role. Each youth artist will perform in half of the show’s performances, while their “mirror” or double-cast will perform in the other half.
How to Schedule an Audition:
To schedule an audition, please follow the Youth Audition Sign Up link and reserve an appointment for one of the dates and locations listed below.
Audition appointments are slotted for 5 minutes each, and run between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.*
Once you have made your reservation, you will receieve a confirmation email with details on what to prepare, location, parking and all other pertinent information.
*Note a different start time for the Kansas City Kansas Community College date.
Audition Schedule:
Wednesday, September 9 | 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Ruskin High School
7000 E 111th St, Kansas City, MO 64134
Thursday, September 10 | 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Allen Village School
706 W. 42nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Tuesday, September 15 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66062
Youth performers who audition via video or at one of our in-person audition locations may be invited to a callback – callback auditions allow the director and music director to work further with youth performers on specific material from A Christmas Carol.
Callback Date and Time Details:
Sunday, September 20 | 2 – 5:30 p.m.
KC Rep Rehearsal Hall Room 211 – Second Floor
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
To Submit by Video:
We understand if you can’t make it to our in-person auditions! While getting to meet your youth performer in the room is always preferred, we are happy to welcome video auditions:
Email casting@kcrep.org to let us know you plan to audition by video.
In the subject line of your audition scheduling email, please include your name, “youth” and “video.” This ensures your request is prioritized among other seasonal audition inquiries.
Upon receiving 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 27th. Performances run from Saturday, November 21st – Thursday, December 24th
A Christmas Carol features two youth casts that rotate for all public performances beginning Nov. 21st, so each youth performer appears in roughly half of the performance dates.
All Mondays during the rehearsal and performance period are dark. (No rehearsal or performance)
Do youth performers get paid?
Yes! KCRep will provide each youth cast member with a $500 stipend to help offset food and travel expenses traditionally covered by parents/guardians.
Where are rehearsals held?
Initial rehearsals will be held in the KC Rep rehearsal hall, Room 211, 4747 Troost Ave.
Onstage rehearsals and performances are located in Spencer Theater – James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City MO 64110
How does performing in A Christmas Carol work for youth actors?
Youth performers are treated with the same respect, professionalism and care that our adult principal performers receive, and are also held to the same expectations. To help facilitate the workload, answer questions and provide the best structure for rehearsals and performances, two dedicated Youth Coordinators serve as chaperones and liaisons for the cast and families through rehearsal and performances.
What does a typical schedule during the school year look like for youth performers?
While A Christmas Carol does rehearse daily, rehearsal frequency varies by role. We do honor regular school hours for youth cast members, but on student matinee performance 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 in 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. Families may sometimes arrange a performance trade with their double-cast youth performers, subject to approval.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Please email casting@kcrep.org or dclark@kcrep.org. Thank you!
