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Kid Actors Needed for "Charlotte’s Web" Play

Wilmington, DE, United States
ID: 592936Exp: 10/28/2025
Description:

Kids and teens are invited to audition for "Charlotte's Web" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This exciting, musical version of Charlotte's Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White's beloved classic. With music and lyrics by Charles Strouse (Annie, 'Bye, 'Bye Birdie) and book by Joseph Robinette (national award-winning children's playwright) audiences will thrill to a musical score which includes "Eating," Wilbur the pig's humorous yet poignant song about growing up; "Who Says We Can't Be Friends," an enchanting duet between Wilbur and his new-found companion Charlotte; "Welcome to the Zuckerman Barn," featuring all the story's unforgettable animals in a hand-clapping, toe-tapping hoe-down; and "Summer," a haunting, nostalgic chorus number which evokes a time and place from everyone's childhood. This joyous musical offers audiences a very special experience. Additional info: When auditioning, please bring the following: -Current headshot or recent photo -Current resume. If you do not have a resume, an information sheet will be available at the time of your audition for you to fill out. -Please come prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical that shows your range. A pianist will be available. -All children under the age of 16 should also be prepared to sing “Do, Re, Mi” from the Broadway musical, “The Sound of Music.” If you elect to only audition with “Do, Re, Mi,” it is not required that you learn 16 bars from another Broadway musical. Please download, complete the audition form attached, and bring it to the auditions. If interested, please apply.

6 roles

WilburMale7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Treble/Boy Soprano A sensitive young pig that was the runt of the Arables’ spring litter. Fern saves Wilbur from her father, Mr. Arable, and Wilbur is sold to the Zuckermans after Fern raises him like a baby. Wilbur is kind but naïve and responds to the world like a child. He idolizes Charlotte and tries to live up to her positive view of him.

CharlotteFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead Female, Mezzo-Soprano A spider that lives in the doorway of the barn at Zuckerman’s farm. Charlotte is kind, knowledgeable, and wise. She befriends Wilbur and proves herself to be both a faithful friend and a patient teacher. She is clever and comes up with an idea to save Wilbur’s life.

Fern ArableFemale8-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Female, Mezzo-Soprano A young teen girl who saves Wilbur from being killed as a piglet. Fern is compassionate and kind and quickly bonds with Wilbur as she cares for him. She loves animals and spends much of her time in the Zuckermans’ barn. She considers the barn animals her best friends.

Avery ArableMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Male Tenor, Treble/Boy Soprano Fern’s brother. Avery has a lot of energy and is known to get into trouble. He often keeps animals and objects in his pockets.

TempletonMale7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Male Tenor, Treble/Boy Soprano, Bass-Baritone A rat that lives in the Zuckerman barn. Templeton is selfish and only does things to help others when he knows it will benefit him as well. He is known for being sneaky and is not trusted by the other animals in the barn. However, his cunning and tendency to collect things makes him useful.

Farm AnimalsBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Either Gender, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Treble/Boy Soprano, Bass-Baritone