Theater Audition for "Inherit the Wind" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "Inherit the Wind". Please, see the details below. Additional information: You need not prepare anything for this audition as readings will be available at the auditions. Rehearsals will commence in the new year. The production will be staged in the April 2027. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
The prosecuting attorney. He is a talented orator and an experienced politician. He is a defender of fundamentalism and a self-proclaimed expert on the Bible. He is pompous and self-righteous.
The defense attorney engaged by the Baltimore Herald for Cates. He is sophisticated, charming, and idealistic.
A sardonic newspaper columnist for the Baltimore Herald who is sent to Hillsboro to cover Cates’ trial.
The defendant in the trial, a quiet, modest early 20's science teacher who has been arrested for teaching evolution to his science class.
A fundamentalist and zealot, he is the preacher and spiritual leader of Hillsboro.
A young second-grade schoolteacher who is the daughter of Reverend Jeremiah Brown and a close friend of Cates.
The judge in Cates’ trial. He tries to remain impartial in spite of his religious beliefs.
Brady’s wife. She mothers her husband, watching over his health and diet. Meeker: The bailiff at the Hillsboro courthouse for many years. He is nonjudgmental and kind to Cates.
The mayor of Hillsboro.
District Attorney who assists Brady during the trial.
Recurring reporter trio throughout the play (Bonus if British!) Mr. Goodfellow The owner of a general store near the courthouse. Mrs. Krebs A member of the Hillsboro community.
Bollinger Platt Corkin Cooper Bannister Sillers
Local sellers of products throughout the play.
Melinda’s mother.
Howard’s mother and member of Bible League.
Bible seller and hermit.
Announces Brady's arrival.
The weirder the instrument the better!): accompanied by his monkey Do not need to provide own monkey.
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