Talent Needed for "Our Town" Show

Burnsville, NC, United States

ID: 275693Exp: 12/19/2024

Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Our Town" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. Additional info: First Rehearsal: Sunday, April 13 on Zoom; first in-person rehearsal Sunday April 27 Rehearsal Times: Sunday-Thursday, 6:30-9:30; Saturday 10-2. Performances: Two weekends; May 23-June 1 Please come prepared with a one-minute monologue (not necessarily from the show being cast), 32 bars of sheet music for an accompanist for a musical audition (musical pieces from the show we are casting are acceptable, but not required), a resume, and a headshot. If you’re new to performing and don’t have the above items, no worries! Just come prepared to read sides. Sides are excerpts from the script.

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15 roles

Stage ManagerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Must be a good story teller, able to command the stage and engage the audience. Loves people, easy going and grounded with a clear wisdom. This character is the all-knowing narrator who may be speaking for the author. The Stage Manager literally sets the stage, describes the action and introduces the actors. Steps in and out of the action as other characters: a minister, a drug store owner, a neighbor lady passing by.

Mr. Charles WebbMale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

He is highly educated and is the editor and owner of the only local newspaper. Has a strong connection with his daughter

Mrs. Myrtle WebbFemale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

George GibbsMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

It is a 16 of 1901 which is a sincere and naïve age. He is an idealist and a romantic. The love story with him and Emily is the spine of the action of the play. He strongly and sincerely desires to be the best person he can be for the love of his life

Dr. Frank GibbsFemale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

He is a doctor and family man. Romantic and in love with his wife.

Mrs. Julia GibbsFemale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother of George & Rebecca. Strong love for her family. A romantic who dreams of visiting Paris. Strong connection with her son.

Simon StimsonBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Unspecified age. Leader of the church choir, but has deep problems and a clear drinking problem. Attitude is acerbic, he/she is possibly depressed. Stimson’s drinking is the town’s scandalous gossip.

Constable WarrenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles

Mrs. SoamesFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings in the choir and loves to spread gossip. Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles.

Three Baseball PlayersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Woman on the BalconyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Man in the AuditoriumMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Lady in the BoxFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble