Performers Required for "Big River" Show
Virtual open call for production of "Big River". Seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: THE STORY: Twain’s timeless classic sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim escape from slavery to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life everyone’s favorite characters from the novel: the Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke, who may or may not be as harmless as they seem; Huck’s partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck’s drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes, and Mary Jane’s trusting family. Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Rate: All adult positions paid. Local hire only. Housing not provided. Additional info: In-Person Callbacks: December 10th – 6:00 – 10:00. Callbacks will be scheduled by appointment through an invite link. You may be asked to perform your original submission material and all material requested by the creative team. A Dance Call will be held for certain roles during the callback. Rehearsals: June 4 – July 10 Tech/Dress Rehearsal: July 12-16 Performances: July 17 – August 3. If you are interested, please apply.
28 roles
Author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
A slave to Miss Watson, Jim has run away to find his family. He is very superstitious but knows Huck and cares for him as they journey down the river.
Huck’s father, Finn is a vagabond drunkard who loves whiskey and hates the government. Tries to get at Huck’s money.
The trustee managing Huck’s money for him.
A woman new to St. Petersburg, who thinks she knows what’s going on.
Widow Douglas, Miss Watson – Two religious sisters who are invested in Huck’s well being.
Widow Douglas, Miss Watson – Two religious sisters who are invested in Huck’s well being.
The King, The Duke – Charlatans, and conmen who try to convince Huck and Jim they are royalty.
The King, The Duke – Charlatans, and conmen who try to convince Huck and Jim they are royalty.
Mary Jane, Susan, & Joanna Wilkes – Trusting daughters, almost taken advantage of by the King and Duke.
Mary Jane, Susan, & Joanna Wilkes – Trusting daughters, almost taken advantage of by the King and Duke.
Mary Jane, Susan, & Joanna Wilkes – Trusting daughters, almost taken advantage of by the King and Duke.
A lawyer, cautions the Wilkes daughters of the King and Duke.
The real uncle of the Wilkes daughters.
Alice, Alice’s Daughter – Both are Slaves of the Wilkes Family.
Alice, Alice’s Daughter – Both are Slaves of the Wilkes Family.
Sally Phelps, Silas Phelps – Tom Sawyer’s aunt and uncle.
Sally Phelps, Silas Phelps – Tom Sawyer’s aunt and uncle.
Attends to Tom’s gunshot wound and comes to Jim’s defense.
The local sheriff.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
Singing ensemble.
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