Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "To Kill a Mockingbird" Play
Casting call for boys and girls for the play "To Kill a Mockingbird." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the play immerses us in a simpler time as the children play outside in the summer, act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right. Additional info: April 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 Opening April 10 - 20, 2025. Callbacks January 26th. If you are interested please apply.
17 roles
Scout is a tomboy who would rather solve problems with her fists than with her head. Throughout the course of the story, Scout comes to a new understanding of human nature, societal expectations, and her own place in the world.
Scout's older brother. He is Scout's protector and one of her best friends. As part of reaching young adulthood, Jem deals with many difficult issues throughout the story.
Maycomb attorney and state legislative representative who is assigned to represent Tom Robinson. A widower, Atticus is a single parent to two children: Jem and Scout.
The Finchs' housekeeper. She grew up at Finch's Landing and moved with Atticus to Maycomb. She is the closest thing to a mother that Scout and Jem have.
One of Maycomb's most open-minded citizens, Miss Maudie lives across the street from Jem and Scout. An avid gardener, she often spends time talking with the children — especially Scout — helping them to better understand Atticus and their community.
The neighborhood gossip.
A cantankerous, vile, elderly woman who teaches Jem and Scout a great lesson in bravery.
The mysterious neighbor who piques the children's interest. They've never seen him and make a game of trying to get him to come outside.
Jem and Scout's neighborhood friend. Living in Meridian, Mississippi, Dill spends every summer with his aunt, Miss Rachel Haverford.
Maycomb's sheriff who accompanies Atticus to kill the mad dog and who delivers the news about Bob Ewell.
The judge at Tom's trial. He appoints Atticus to represent Tom.
The pastor at First Purchase African M.E. Church. He helps Jem and Scout understand Tom's trial.
Tom's accuser.
The Ewell patriarch, Bob Ewell spends his welfare checks on alcohol. He claims to have witnessed Tom attacking Mayella.
One of the men who comes to lynch Tom Robinson, he's also one of Atticus' clients.
The state attorney representing the Ewells.
The black man who is accused of attacking Mayella Ewell.
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