Ford's Theatre will be auditioning children for its 2011 production of A Christmas Carol on September 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The rehearsal and performance commitment dates for this year’s cast are October 28 to December 31, 2011. Please do not attend auditions if you have any conflicts during this period.

Who: Children between ages 5 and 13; Minorities encouraged to attend

When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sign-ups begin at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Ford’s Theatre Administrative Offices, 514 Tenth Street, Fifth Floor.

Kids should be prepared to perform a Christmas song and short poem or story. Please bring a photo and a resume. To save time at the audition, download, print and fill out this form and bring it with you to the audition.

For more information on auditions, click here. No phone calls, please.