The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival will hold auditions for its 27th anniversary production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 18 and 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at its offices located at 1014 Mill Ave. in High Point.

Auditions will be for Equity and non-Equity actors. NCSF company members have already been cast in the roles of Scrooge, Bob and Mrs. Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present. Adults must bring a resume and head shot, and prepare a brief audition piece. Children must be 9 years old or older, bring a photo and prepare to read from the script. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Nov. 9, with Mondays off and no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day. Generally, child and non-Equity cast members rehearse primarily in the evenings and on weekends. Performances begin Tuesday, Nov. 30 and run through Dec. 19, with a total of 23 performances including 10 morning school matinees.