Kid Actors Needed for "Inherit the Wind" Show
Kids ages 10-15 years old are invited to audition for "Inherit the Wind" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Inspired by the true story of The Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, Inherit the Wind tells the story of Bertram Cates, a young Biology teacher who breaks the law and tests the boundaries of his smalltown Christian community in Hillsboro, Tennessee by teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in his high school classroom. After he is arrested, the trial becomes a national media spectacle, drawing the attention of the conservative political giant Matthew Harrison Brady and the infamous defense attorney Henry Drummond. Startlingly relevant today, Inherit the Wind shines a light on the battle between church and state, the dangers of stubborn conviction, and the ways in which the media manipulates the public consciousness by pitting communities against each other. Additional info: Auditioners should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue that best exemplifies the character of the desired role. Please arrive at auditions at 1:00 PM. Directorswill begin by calling auditioners to read their monologues. Once that is completed, they will ask auditioners to stay and do cold readings from the script. Auditioners are welcome to bring their own resume and headshot, however, it is not required. Audition forms will need to be filled out and signed upon arrival. Performances: Will be held at The Roxana Nazarene Community Theater, 400 N Central Ave, Roxana, IL 62084 Thursday, March 27 @ 7:30 PM Friday, March 28 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, March 29 @ 2:00 PM Sunday, March 30 @ 2:00 PM Rehearsals: Will begin Monday, February 3, 2025. Tech week will begin on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Attendance at all tech and dress rehearsals is mandatory. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
A young girl living in Hillsboro who is afraid of Drummond.
A boy living in Hillsboro and a student in Bertram Cates’ class. He testifies against Cates.
A young boy living in Hillsboro. He excitedly announces the arrival of Matthew Harrison Brady.
The owner of the general store. He is apathetic to the trial.
A Hillsboro resident to plan the welcome picnic for Brady.
A Hillsboro resident.
A Hillsboro resident.
A Hillsboro resident.
A Hillsboro resident.
A Hillsboro resident who is selected for the jury.
A Hillsboro resident.
A Hillsboro resident and Melinda’s mother.
A Hillsboro resident who sells hotdogs upon Brady’s arrival.
A Hillsboro resident and Howard’s mother.
An organ grinder accompanied with his monkey who awaits Brady’s arrival.
A farmer and cabinet maker who is rejected from the jury.
A Hillsboro resident who is selected for the jury.
A British reporter from London who travels to Hillsboro to report on the trial.
A radio man from WGN Chicago.
A media photographer who travels to Hillsboro.
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