Casting Teens for "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"
Seeking performers ages 13-18 years old for "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Auditionees MUST be available for Tech Rehearsals September 9-12 and Performances September 13-14. Those with experience playing the guitar or ukulele should play and submit a 30-60-second selection of a song of their choosing. This is necessary for consideration for the role of Musician, who plays throughout the play and voices Edward Tulane. Due to the nature of this show, we cannot guarantee that all who audition will be cast. If interested, please apply by July 20 @ 8 PM.
28 roles
An omniscient narrator who guides us through the “journey” of the play.
A young girl and Edward’s owner. Endearing, imaginative.
Abilene’s grandmother. She wants to teach Edward a lesson about vanity and love.
Abilene’s father. Caring, playful.
Plays thematic music throughout the play and serves as the voice of Edward Tulane.
An upper-class woman aboard a ship.
Martin & Amos - A pair of mischievous brothers who throw Edward into the ocean.
Martin & Amos - A pair of mischievous brothers who throw Edward into the ocean.
A fisherman. He rescues Edward from the depths of the sea.
A townsperson. Curious.
Lawrence’s wife. She befriends Edward and dresses him up as “Susanna”.
Lawrence and Nellie’s daughter. A menace.
A friendly hobo who takes Edward in.
Bull’s dog. Edward’s savior.
A hobo.
More hobos.
Patrols the railyard and polices the hobos.
Picks Edward up off the ground and tries to use him as a scarecrow.
Saves Edward from the Old Woman. Young, caring, clever. Sarah Ruth’s brother.
Pellegrina, in crow form.
Celestial beings who remind Edward of his unfortunate situation.
A sweet, sickly little girl. Bryce’s sister.
A waitress.
Owns the diner where Marlene works.
An eccentric doll-repair-shop-owner.
A doll whom Edward meets in Lucius’ shop.
An older doll whom Edward meets in Lucius’ shop.
An older Abilene. Finds Edward in Lucius’ shop.