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Talent Needed for Production of "Charlotte's Web"

Westchester, IL, United States
ID: 291082Exp: 8/25/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Charlotte's Web" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: The characters in Charlotte's Web have been imagined by tens of millions of children since the book's publication in 1952. Now, The Kirkwood Players embraces the opportunity to bring these characters to life in a way that is personal to and collaborative with a diverse cast of actors. Every role below is non-ethnicity-specific, and roles without an indication of gender or age are open to all. Rate: This is an unpaid, non-equity production. Additional info: Resumes and headshots are welcome but not required. We welcome all experience levels. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors will also have the opportunity to indicate on their form if they would like to perform a prepared monologue. The presence of an audition monologue does not affect casting decisions; it is offered for greater accessibility. An alternative audition method will be available for children who are not yet at reading level. Performances: Fri/Sat/Sun, Oct 17-26th Rehearsals: Sat, Sun, Tues, Thurs + Tech Introductory Meeting: Thurs, Aug 28th *Please come prepared with possible scheduling conflicts. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.

14 roles

JohnMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Fern's no-nonsense father with a soft side

Mrs. ArableFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Fern's worrisome mother

HomerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Practical Uncle who believes in miracles

EdithFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Discerning aunt who keeps everyone in line

LurvyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Homer's enthusiastic farm hand

WilburMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sweet, naive pig who learns the value of friendship

CharlotteFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wise, caring spider. One of two heroines

TempletonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Grumpy rat and a reluctant hero

SheepBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Barnyard's wise elder

GooseFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Chatty busybody

GanderMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Goose's stuttering counterpart

NarratorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Three guides through the story

UncleMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wilbur's humorous competition at the fair

Fair AnnouncerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Big ego with a megaphone in hand