OUR TOWN AUDITIONS
Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Kathleen Vaught & Kevin Vaught
Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed on a bare stage with minimal props, the play depicts the daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and grow older. The simple story of blossoming love is constantly rediscovered because it asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life and death.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and a group theatrical exercise. Audition sides, as well as the audition form (please complete prior to arriving for auditions), are available at the following link: Audition Sides - Google Drive
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45A8AC2BA5FF2-61268119-ourtown#/
Audition dates – Sat., January 10 from 2 – 5 p.m. and Sun., January 11 from 2 – 5 p.m. (Callbacks as necessary TBD). Please be familiar with the script prior to auditioning and come ready to interact with your fellow auditioners.
Auditions will be held at Allen Contemporary Theatre, 1210 East Main, Suite 300, Allen, TX 75002.
We are actively seeking actors from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds to build an inclusive ensemble of between 10-15 actors to represent our wider communities. Some actors will play multiple roles.
All actors, production team and crew members will be required to adhere to guidelines and protocols to create a safe, effective performance environment.
Tentative rehearsal schedule overview – Sundays through Thursdays, from 7-10;
- March 22 – until opening May 1
- NO Conflicts accepted during tech week – Sun., April 26 – 30
- Show runs May 1 – 17 (Fridays/Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 3) with possible pick-up or additional shows added Thu., May 7 and 14. Please keep these dates clear or provide conflicts.
CHARACTERS
Main Roles:
Stage Manager – narrator and commentator, periodically participates in the play.
Emily Webb – a precocious young girl.
George Gibbs – the boy next door.
Frank Gibbs – George's father, the town Doctor.
Julia (Hersey) Gibbs –George's mother.
Charles Webb – Editor of the Grover's Corners Sentinel and father of Emily and Wally.
Myrtle Webb – mother of Emily and Wally.
Additional Roles (double-casting likely):
Joe and Si Crowell – Local paperboys.
Simon Stimson – The choir director and church organist.
Howie Newsome – The milkman, a fixture of Grover's Corners.
Rebecca Gibbs – George's younger sister.
Wallace "Wally" Webb – Emily's younger brother.
Professor Willard – A rather long-winded lecturer.
Woman in the Balcony – Attendee of Editor Webb's political and social report.
Belligerent Man at Back of Auditorium – Attendee of Editor Webb's political and social report.
Lady in a Box – Attendee of Editor Webb's political and social report.
Mrs. Louella Soames – A gossipy townswoman and member of the choir.
Constable Bill Warren – The policeman.
Three Baseball Players – Who mock George at the wedding.
Joe Stoddard – The undertaker.
Sam Craig – A nephew of Mrs Gibbs.
Man from among the Dead
Woman from among the Dead
Mr. Carter (Dead)
Farmer McCarty (Dead)
Bessie – Howie Newsome's horse, visible to the characters, but not the audience.