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Children Theatre Casting Call for "Our Town" Show

Concord, NH, United States
ID: 580472Exp: 2/18/2025
Description:

"Our Town" is looking for teen performers. Please see the details below. About the project: Thornton Wilder’s "Our Town" is a timeless exploration of the human experience, set in the fictional small town of Grover’s Corners. Through its simple yet profound narrative, Wilder captures the everyday lives, dreams, and struggles of ordinary people as they navigate love, family, and mortality. The play’s innovative structure and minimalistic staging highlight the universality of its themes, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and brevity of life. Our Town invites audiences to reflect on their own lives and the moments that make them truly meaningful, making it a deeply resonant and enduring work of American theater. Additional info: Auditions will consist of readings from the script (sides will be available at auditions). Auditioners must be prepared to indicate which rehearsals they are unable to attend. Please bring your calendar. Performances will be on May 2, 3, and 4, 2025. If interested, please apply.

7 roles

George GibbsMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Gibbs’ teenage son, who is hardworking and eventually marries Emily Webb.

Emily WebbFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Webb’s teenage daughter, intelligent and thoughtful. She marries George Gibbs and has a significant role in the play’s exploration of life and death.

Rebecca GibbsFemale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

The Gibbs’ younger daughter, who is curious and observant.

Wally WebbMale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Emily’s younger brother, who is often seen in scenes with the Webb family.

Joe CrowellMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A newspaper boy with a bright future cut short by an early death in World War I.

Si CrowellMale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Joe’s younger brother/paperboy

TownspeopleBoth genders9-18 y.o.All ethnicities