We seek adult actors (18+) of all ages, ethnicities and genders for October-November 2019 production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder.
13 men, 5 women
Main characters:
Stage Manager - a narrator, commentator, and guide through Grover's Corners. He joins in the action of the play periodically, as the minister at the wedding, the soda shop owner, a local townsman, etc., and speaks directly to Emily after her death.
Emily Webb - one of the main characters; we follow her from a precocious young girl through her wedding to George Gibbs and her early death.
George Gibbs - the other main character; the boy next door, a kind but irresponsible teenager who matures over time and becomes a responsible husband, father and farmer.
Frank Gibbs - George's father, the town doctor.
Julia (Hersey) Gibbs - George's mother.
Charles Webb - Emily's father, Editor of the Grover's Corners Sentinel
Myrtle Webb - Emily and Wally's mother.
Auditions will be held at St. Bonaventure Oratory, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago
Rehearsals
August 26-October 24, weeknights and Sunday afternoons
Performances
October 25-November 17, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
Please do not submit if you are unavailable for any performance dates or tech week beginning Sat., Oct. 19.
Please come prepared to read sides from the show which will be posted.
Please bring a hard-copy headshot and resume to the audition.