Register for A Christmas Carol Production

November 29th - December 3rd

Auditions: November 29th 2-4 pm

Rehearsals: November 30th & December 1st 6-9 pm

Dress Rehearsal: December 2nd 6-9 pm

Final Performance: December 3rd @ 7 pm - cast & crew arrives at 5 pm for cast party

Performance

The performance is open to family, friends and the community.

Tickets are $5 - purchase at the door cash or venmo

In the spirit of giving, all ticket proceeds will be donated to a nonprofit chosen by the cast.

Parent or Guardian's Name

Participant's Name

Parent or Guardian's Email

Parent or Guardian's Phone Number

This production is for performers with developmental disabilities ages 13 and older. Please confirm your performer’s age.

Participant Diagnosis & Support Needs: Productions are designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. Please share any relevant diagnoses and/or support needs that would help me provide a safe and positive experience.

Is there any additional information that would help Ms. Lindsay support your participant and create the best possible experience? For example: likes, dislikes, triggers, motivators, communication preferences, or behaviors we should be aware of.

Snacks and bottled water will be provided during rehearsals. We will also have a cast party before the final performance with sandwiches and soups. Please list any food allergies or dietary restrictions below so I can plan accordingly. If there are none, please enter None.

Audition & Character Preferences
Please review the cast list below. There are 22 character roles, with the ability to add additional Story Carolers if needed.

For each character, you’ll find a brief description, the acts in which they appear, the amount of spoken lines, and casting gender.

Please list three roles your performer would like to audition for, in order of preference.

1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:

Character preferences will help me plan auditions.

Final casting will be based on auditions and the needs of the production, and performers may be cast in a role other than one of their three choices.

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

Costumes
Parents/guardians will be responsible for providing the base pieces for their performer’s costume. Costumes will be Victorian-inspired, but families should not purchase elaborate or complete Victorian costumes. The goal is for the entire cast to have a coordinated, cohesive look.

The cast will be color-coded by character. Only Scrooge will wear true Christmas red. Ms. Lindsay will provide many of the pieces that create the Victorian look, including shawls, cravats, aprons, vests, suspenders, hats, and other character-specific accessories.

Please wait until your performer has been cast before purchasing or gathering any base costume pieces.

The A Christmas Carol Production Packet will be sent in November and will include everything you need to know about the production, including individual character sheets with specific costume requirements and details about which pieces families will provide and which pieces Ms. Lindsay will provide.

About Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops
Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops provides supportive, inclusive creative experiences for teens and adults with developmental disabilities through theater, improv, visual arts, storytelling, and other creative opportunities.

A Christmas Carol is a collaborative theater production where performers will work together to bring a story to life while building confidence, developing performance skills, expressing their creativity, and being part of a cast.

The production is directed by me, Ms. Lindsay, with Ms. Amanda Guarnero and Ms. Laurie Timmons serving as Assistant Directors. We will also be joined by Student Production Apprentices who have an interest in theater and want to gain hands-on experience learning about producing and directing an inclusive theater production for performers with developmental disabilities. Apprentices will learn alongside the production team and may gain experience in areas such as directing, rehearsals, backstage and technical production, costumes and props, and onstage performance.

Because theater is a team effort, performers should be able to participate safely and respectfully in group rehearsals, follow basic directions, and work cooperatively with the support provided by the production team.

My goal is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment where every performer has a meaningful role in the production, feels valued as part of the cast, and has the opportunity to express themselves creatively, develop new skills, discover their strengths, and experience the excitement of creating a show together.

Participant Expectations: Participants are expected to treat others with kindness and respect and to follow directions during rehearsals and production activities. The goal is to create a positive and supportive group environment for everyone.

Format & Support: A Christmas Carol is a collaborative theater production that includes rehearsals, staging, costumes, backstage transitions, and live performances. Throughout the production, Ms. Lindsay, the Assistant Directors, and Student Production Apprentices will provide encouragement, guidance, and support to the cast.Because theater requires performers to work together as an ensemble, participants should be able to engage in group rehearsals, follow basic directions, remain with the group or in their assigned area, and interact safely and respectfully with others. The production team will provide support and accommodations as appropriate; however, we are not able to provide continuous one-on-one assistance or intensive behavioral support.

I understand that A Christmas Carol is a collaborative theater production that requires performers to participate in group rehearsals, follow basic directions, remain with the group or in their assigned area, and interact safely and respectfully with others. I believe my performer can participate successfully with the support provided by the production team, without requiring continuous one-on-one assistance or intensive behavioral support.

Behavior and Group Participation: Every performer deserves the opportunity to learn, create, and enjoy a positive production experience. If a performer’s behavior significantly disrupts the group, creates a safety concern, or prevents others from meaningfully participating, Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops reserves the right to determine that continued participation may not be the best fit. These decisions will always be made thoughtfully and with the well-being of both the individual performer and the cast in mind.

Arrival, Pick-Up & Auditions: Performers should arrive and be picked up on time. Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops cannot provide supervision before or after scheduled production hours. Performers under age 17 must have a parent or guardian remain on-site during rehearsals and production activities. Performers age 17 and older may be dropped off and picked up at the scheduled times. Parents and guardians of performers of all ages are welcome to stay and observe auditions and rehearsals. To help the cast stay focused and allow the production team to direct effectively, parents and guardians who remain on-site are asked to observe without interrupting rehearsals or providing direction to performers unless assistance is requested by the production team.

Bathroom Independence: Performers who attend without a parent or guardian present must be able to use the restroom independently, as production staff are not able to assist with personal bathroom needs. If a performer requires bathroom assistance, a parent or guardian must remain on-site and be responsible for providing that assistance. Restrooms are conveniently located next to the production space.

Safety Awareness / Elopement: Participants must be able to remain safely within the production space. This production is not appropriate for individuals with a history of elopement.

Attendance Commitment: A Christmas Carol is a collaborative production, and each performer plays an important part in bringing the show together. Because rehearsals build on one another, performers are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. If an illness, emergency, or unavoidable conflict occurs, please notify Ms. Lindsay as soon as possible. Repeated or unplanned absences may require adjustments to a performer’s role to ensure the production can move forward successfully.

Production Tuition: Tuition for A Christmas Carol is $85 per performer. Tuition helps cover an original adaptation of A Christmas Carol written and tailored specifically for this cast, along with instruction and direction, rehearsal materials, costumes and accessories provided by Ms. Lindsay, props, refreshments, the cast party, and other production supplies and expenses. Refunds may be requested before November 20, 2026. This allows time to offer the available spot to another performer before casting and production preparations are finalized. After November 20, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If an unexpected illness, emergency, or other circumstance prevents participation, please contact Ms. Lindsay as soon as possible.

Liability Acknowledgment: I understand that participation in A Christmas Carol may include rehearsals, movement and staging, costume and prop use, backstage activity, and live performance. I release Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops, its directors, assistants, Student Production Apprentices, and the hosting facility from liability for minor injuries or incidents that may occur during normal participation, except in cases of gross negligence.

Emergency Medical Authorization: In the event of an emergency, I authorize Ms. Lindsay or designated staff to contact emergency services and/or seek medical assistance if necessary. Every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian or emergency contact.

Please list someone other than the registering parent/guardian who can be contacted in case of an emergency.

[Name | Relationship | Phone Number]

Photo & Video Policy: Photos and videos may be taken during rehearsals and performances by Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops for promotional, educational, and keepsake purposes. The final production will be recorded, and a link to the performance recording will be shared with cast families following the production. By participating in the production, performers should expect to appear in this recording. Because A Christmas Carol is a live production attended by families and guests, audience members may also take photos or videos. Ms. Lindsay’s Creative Workshops cannot control or restrict a performer from appearing in photos or recordings taken by other attendees.

Final Agreement By typing my full name below, I confirm that I have read and agree to the Program Policies & Expectations listed above and understand that my participant’s registration indicates agreement with these policies.

Production Payment

The $85 production tuition is required to reserve your performer’s spot. Production spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Payment may be made in full or divided into two payments. Full payment or the first installment must be received within 7 days of registration. If payment has not been received, Ms. Lindsay will make every reasonable effort to contact you before offering the spot to someone on the waitlist.

Venmo: When sending payment through Venmo, please include your performer’s name and “A Christmas Carol” in the payment description.
Example: Emma Smith – A Christmas Carol

Check or Money Order: Checks or money orders may be made payable to Lindsay Dover and mailed to the address listed below. Please include your performer’s name and A Christmas Carol in the memo line.

Payment Agreement: Payment of the $85 production tuition is required to secure my performer’s spot in A Christmas Carol.

Payment may be made in full or divided into two payments. Payment or the first installment must be received within 7 days of registration.

If payment has not been received by that time, Ms. Lindsay will make every reasonable effort to contact the parent/guardian before releasing the performer’s spot to someone on the waitlist.

Payment Type

Payment Plan

Invoices and/or receipts will be sent within one week after payment is received.

Register for A Christmas Carol Production

Cast & Costume Overview

Workshop Policies & Expectations

Production Payment