About the Show
Written by Harper Lee
Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel - original adaptation
From the publisher: Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the play immerses us in a simpler time as the children play outside in the summer, act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.
Artistic Staff
Director: Mary Lee Hoganson
Assistant Director: Sterlin Johnson
Producers: Morgan Ayres, Gail Lauryn
Additional Audition Details:
-Auditions, rehearsals, and performances are held at the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy (2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643)
-You can park on 111th street in front of the building, or in the parking lot of the theater (the entrance is off of 112th St and S Bell Ave)
-Please arrive early for your audition slot to fill out paperwork; please also bring any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process.
-Rehearsals are held Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons. First meeting of cast will be Saturday November 21 at 1:00 pm. First full rehearsal will be on December 1.
-Any additional questions can be directed to Morgan Ayres at moayres18@gmail.com
**Important content to know prior to auditioning: This play contains overt racist language and themes, discussion of sexual assault, gunshots, violence, adult themes. It is recommended that those auditioning be familiar with the full script.
**It is especially encouraged for the parents of children who are planning to audition to thoroughly read and discuss the contents of the script together with their child prior to auditions to determine if the maturity level of the content is suitable for them.
Performance Details:
Thursday February 18th (potential daytime performance for local students)
Friday February 19th, 7:30pm performance
Saturday February 20th, 7:30pm performance
Sunday February 21st, 2:00pm performance
Auditions will consist of prepared monologues and readings from the script. If possible, bring a photo we may keep. Theater resumes are welcome.
Adults: Please prepare one contemporary dramatic monologue, approximately 1-2 minutes in length. Memorization is optional. A monologue from the play is permissible. Since a southern dialect is required of all actors, appropriate monologues might demonstrate dialect proficiency. You may be asked to do additional cold readings from the script. Although auditioners are asked to sign up for a time slot, please be prepared to stay later for reading in groups if requested by the director. Call backs on Thursday November 19 are expected of those called.
Children: The Sunday November 15 timeslots from 5:00 to 6:30 pm are reserved for child actors, although they may choose a different audition time -- either that evening or Tuesday November 17. Child actors should be prepared to attend callbacks on Thursday November 19 if called. Portions of the script which children may choose to review prior to auditions are at this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ws7VHrkuwx99OBdFFFZ4FbNK9Zr7EOdZ?usp=drive_link
Contact Info:
Interested actors can sign up for an audition slot on the evening of Sunday, November 15th or Tuesday, November 17th at https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/ksdui.