Casting Performers for "Our Town" Play

The omniscient, omnipresent narrator of the play. Unbound by space or time, they break the fourth wall and flit in and out of the action in the story. Must be comfortable with long monologues and speaking to a crowd.

The doctor of a small town in New Hampshire. Stranger to no one, Doc is a good-natured family man. Dr. Gibbs grapples with the supplantation of the up-and-coming generation, and -ultimately - grief.

Wilder describes Mrs Gibbs as "plump and pleasant." She is the mother of two children, and takes her familial responsibilities very seriously. However, she hasn't lost sight of her dreams in the mediocrity of housework.

The son of Doctor and Mrs. Gibbs, George is perhaps not the most studious, it he is certainly a hard worker. He has a sensitive disposition and an innocence, which drives his simple lifestyle and practical mannerisms.

Delivers milk to the people in the town. He is amiable and good-natured. Perhaps not the most learned man, he is reliable and caring.

The newspaper editor of the town. He moves at a slightly faster pace, relatively to his peers, and knows all the pertinent town information. He is indulgent with his daughter and is a kind, witty man.

Wilder describes her as "thin, serious, and crisp." Mrs. Webb is no nonsense, calls it like it is, and isn't afraid of a little confrontation. She knows how to put her foot down, but she is loving and caring as well.

She is "the brightest girl in her year." She takes after her mother in the sense of not backing down - she stands up for what she thinks is right despite being a girl in the times in which she lived. She is studious, gentle, and strong.

The "black sheep" of the town. He went through hard times and came out the other side a bit embittered and too attached to his drink. He is the choir director.

The caring authority of the law in a small town. He'd rather look the other way than cite someone for public intoxication, and he's always looking to see how he can help his community.

"Rural savant". The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.

The Ensemble - can be played by a few actors throughout the show.