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Seeking Cast for "Jack and the Beanstalk" Show

Newton, NC, United States
ID: 295205Exp: 11/3/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Jack and the Beanstalk" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Show Dates: January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, & February 1 Auditions will consist of readings from the script. This is a brand new adaptation of the beloved fairytale classic. It will be a mix of acting, puppetry, storytelling, and theatre magic! You must be available for all performances. Please bring your list of rehearsal conflicts with you. You MUST be able to attend all of the tech week (the week before the show opens) unless in rare emergency cases an exception is approved before being cast by the director

6 roles

JackMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Young adventurous boy who sells his cow for magic beans.

Jack’s MomFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother of Jack just trying to make ends meet.

Mysterious ManMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Strange traveling merchant that weaves enchanted possibilities into objects he sells. May also double as the main storyteller.

GiantMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Giant that stomps around and enjoys the blood of an Englishman for dinner. While the actor will create the role, they may also be operating a very large (aka Giant) puppet.

Giant’s WifeFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Wife of before mentioned giant who just tries to keep her husband happy but also has a soft spot for human boys. Or maybe she just wants to eat them herself. While the actor will create the role, they may also be operating a very large (aka Giant) puppet.

EnsembleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Include townsfolk, and also play roles or operate puppets that include various enchanted parts of the story including a cow, a gold egg laying chicken, a singing harp, and other magical objects.