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Child Performers Wanted for Theatre Audition "Our Town"

Montclair, NJ, United States
ID: 592295Exp: 10/13/2025
Description:

"Our Town" play needs kids. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Our Town is the beloved American classic that recently wowed Broadway audiences! This funny, touching, and surprisingly modern play takes you into the heart of small-town life, where ordinary moments become unforgettable. With themes of love, family, and what truly matters, it’s a story that feels more relevant than ever. Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize, Thornton Wilder’s timeless, classic American play, Our Town, is humorous, poignant, and profound. It examines the day to day life of tiny Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century. Guided through the play by the Stage Manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play shows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually die. The play shines a light on our human journey, through our daily life, love, marriage, family, joy, & pain. It’s a play that appeals across generations, locales, and cultures. Additional info: Those auditioning will be asked to read a scene from the play. The sides & audition form are attached. Callbacks (by request only): Wednesday October 15 at 7pm. Performance dates: January 23, 24, 30, 31, February 6, 7 at 8:00 pm January 25 and February 1 at 3:00 pm If you are interested, please apply.

4 roles

Rebecca GibbsFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

George’s younger sister. Lively and smart as a whip. Excitable contrarian.

Wally WebbMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Emily’s younger brother. Eager and energetic. A lovable boy scout.

Joe Crowell, Jr.Male10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Gover’s Corners’ paperboy. Curious, polite, smart, respectful young boy. May double with Si Crowell.

Si CrowellMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Joe’s younger brother, also a paperboy. Si assumes his brother’s former job as the years pass. He is eager to prove his ability. Also curious, polite, smart, respectful, like his brother. May double with Joe Crowell.