Casting Performers for "Our Town" Play
"Our Town" play seeking actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: This edition of the play differs only slightly from previous acting editions, yet it presents Our Town as Thornton Wilder wished it to be performed. Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Additional info: The age ranges are guidelines and are not set in stone. Audition Process: The 1st half of the auditions will be ensemble work. Please bring water, closed-toed shoes, and clothes you are comfortable moving in. The 2nd half of the auditions will be cold readings of sides. For those that may be new to auditions, a cold read is a selection of scenes from the play that you will present with a scene partner. These are not memorized scenes and will be available at auditions only. Rehearsals begin August 2nd. Tech, Dress Rehearsals, Performances and strike are required for ALL cast members. Please note that if an actor misses three or more unexcused absences from rehearsals, they may be subject to recasting. Tech: September 13th 12:00 PM-10:00 PM September 14th 12:00 PM-10:00 PM Dress Rehearsal: September 16th-18th 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Performances: September 19th-20th & 26th-27th @ 7:30 PM September 21st & 28th @ 2:00 PM Strike: September 28th after the last performance Important Note: You must have all conflicts in writing when you come to the audition. There cannot be conflicts during Tech or Dress Rehearsals. If you are interested, please apply.
18 roles
A strong storyteller, able to command the stage and engage the audience. They are the guide for the audience as well as the characters as we traverse through the play.
Cares deeply for his patients, will go out of his way to take care of any ailment. He burns the candle at both ends but does his best to hide it. Loves his wife and family.
Caring and nurturing person. Julia is romantic at heart. She sees the needs of others before her own. Dreams of seeing Paris and taking Dr. Gibbs on a much-needed vacation. She is the glue that keeps the family running.
The boy next door; at the cusp of adulthood while dealing with the insecurities of being young and working towards being a mature responsible man that Emily desires to marry. Loves Emily with all of his heart.
No nonsense personality, abhors gossip. A loyal wife, mother and friend. Myrtle wants her children to always be safe and to understand the simple things in life are worth more than anything else.
Editor of the Paper. A people watcher, careful to keep track of the goings on in the town. Caring Father to Emily & Wally.
Sees magic and beauty in the world around her. Confident at times but struggles with knowing if she is good enough. Seeks out Mrs. Webb for advice and speaks up for what she believes. Loves George with her whole heart.
Paper boy, looks up to Dr. Gibbs. He gets a scholarship to college. Dies as a young man in World War 1.
Milkman, genuine & caring towards everyone in town.
The choral director and organist at church. He deals with alcoholism and self-worth throughout the play and later ends his own life.
Prof. Willard is a long-winded lecturer & Joe Stoddard is the undertaker.
Mrs. Soames is the queen bee of gossip in the town.
Policeman.
Cousin to Emily, left the town to find his own path.
Joe’s younger brother, also a paper boy and hates marriage as much as Joe.
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