
YPT's 2024-2025 season concludes with a delightful adaptation of the classic children's novel, Charlotte's Web. Recently named best children's book of all time by the BBC, E.B. White beloved story celebrates bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
MAY 10 - JUNE 1
A small, kind-hearted spider miraculously spins webs to show everyone that young "Wilbur isn't just any ordinary pig!"
We are seeking non-AEA for principal and understudy positions; we strongly encourage performers of all ages, sizes, and gender identities to submit.
Rehearsal Rate: $275/week
Performance Rate: $35/performance
Casting all roles and understudies.
Wilbur - Any gender. Age open. An innocent and curious little pig who inspires a spider to save him.
Charlotte (a spider), Mrs. Arable - She/her. Age open. Wilbur's wise, resourceful champion, Charlotte cares deeply and sacrifices greatly. Loved by all who know her. Also plays Mrs. Arable.
Fern Arable / Goose, Ensemble - She/her. Teens/20s. A young girl, Fern loves Wilber and is determined to keep the young pig safe and happy. Also plays Goose, etc...
Templeton, John Arable, Lurvy, Ensemble - He/him. 20s+. Templeton is conniving and selfish, but always manages to do the right thing. Also plays John Arable and the farm-hand Lurvy.
Homer Zuckerman, Avery, Ensemble - He/him. Homer is Fern's jolly uncle farmer, while Avery is Fern's teasing, jokester brother. Also plays Sheep, etc...
Narrator, Gander, Uncle (the Pig at the Fair), Ensemble - Any gender. 20s+. Narrator is our engaging guide. Uncle is a larger, condescending pig. Also plays Gander, etc...
REHEARSALS: April 14 - May 3, 2025
TECH: May 4 - May 9, 2025
PERFORMANCES: May 10 - June 1, 2025
Preview on May 10 @ 10am
Saturdays @ 11:00am & 1:00pm / Sundays @ 1:00pm
In addition, ~10 weekday 10am or 12pm school matinees (specific dates TBD).
YPT rehearses Sunday through Friday from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Rehearsals & performances will take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave).
Contact Info:
Submit to the following form: https://forms.gle/3szeGhRsv7NvGF7VA
Please include the following as a Youtube or Vimeo link:
- monologue from a contemporary OR classical play (2 mins or less)
Please attach headshot / resume as one PDF.
Submissions due Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Website: forms.gle/3szeGhRsv7NvGF7VA