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Casting Child Performers for "An Enemy of the People" Play

Ankeny, IA, United States
ID: 597836Exp: 2/23/2026
Description:

Calling young actors to join “An Enemy of the People” play. See the details below. About the project: Arthur Miller’s adaptation of An Enemy of the People is an unapologetically political work. Shaped by Miller’s experiences during the McCarthy era, the play confronts blind allegiance to majority rule, the abuse of institutional power, and the personal consequences of speaking inconvenient truths. When Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers that his town’s celebrated mineral baths are dangerously contaminated, he expects gratitude. Instead, he is vilified, silenced, and branded “an enemy of the people.” Miller reframes Ibsen’s classic as a warning about how fear, self-interest, and public opinion can undermine truth—and how costly it can be to stand alone. ACT embraces the play as Miller intended: a provocative drama that challenges audiences and artists alike to wrestle with moral courage, civic responsibility, and the price of integrity. Additional info: Show Dates April 17-26 2026 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2:00pm​ AUDITION FORMAT - Cold readings from the script - Auditioners may be asked to read multiple roles - Accents are not required - Please bring a résumé and headshot if available (not required) If you are interested please apply.

2 roles

Ejlif StockmannBoth genders8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

(pronounced “ay-liff”) – One of the Stockmann children.

Morten StockmannBoth genders6-10 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the Stockmann children The two Stockmann children appear in limited scenes and do not carry political dialogue.