"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" Needs Teens

Looking for performers ages 13 and up for "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey-a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, the play is a theatrical tour de force for a small ensemble of actors and musicians Additional info: You will be asked to do a reading from the script at the audition. All script materials will be provided in advance for you to memorize to the best of your ability after you sign up for auditions. Rehearsals will begin at the end of September and continue on weekend mornings through October when a more involved weeknight/weekend schedule will take effect. If interested, please apply.