"Battle of the Books" Play Searching For Kids
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking kids for "Battle of the Books" play. See the details below. About the project: Inspired by their ultra-competitive final round in last year ’s Mount Vernon Battle of the Books competition, Harper & Amelia are determined to lead their teams to victory this year. However, when the struggles happening in their personal lives invade their teams’ practices, their stress starts to materialize. Their books start to come to life, all while a secret society bans their list of books & cancels the competition. In the face of extreme stress, the students fight to keep the competition going...and hopefully heal personal relationships. Rate: Union/AEA. This is a paid opportunity Additional info: Callbacks will be held TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 from 6-10PM Rehearsals begin August 24, 2026 Rehearsals will be held Monday-Thursday 6-9PM and Sundays as needed. For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
One of the Captains of the Battle of the Books Teams Tends to go radio silence when overwhelmed, trying to get over a three year losing streak. Neighbors with Amelia... are they friends? As a stress response, she keeps seeing a pigeon that isn’t there... or is it? To play a high school junior
One of the Captains of the Battle of the Books Teams Tends to get jokey when overwhelmed, trying to extend her three year winning streak to four. Neighbors with Harper... are they friends? As a stress response, she keeps seeing a dog that isn’t there... or is it? To play a high school junior
As a person who naturally puts others before herself, Luna tries desperately to help others, while burying her feelings down. To play a high school junior
Gave the captain status to Amelia but is now questioning it. A huge life decision is causing her a tremendous amount of stress. To play a high school junior
Honestly, she knows she’s too cool for this, but likes to read. Hides her processing issues. To play a high school junior
They’re here for one reason, and one reason only...as long as Charlotte’s there, Finn Is going to be giving 110%. Genuinely a good person. To play a high school senior
An incredibly hard worker who is balancing Battle of the Books and her softball playoffs - whether she’s succeeding, she’s not sure. To play a high school sophomore
Living in the shadows of his older brother, he feels the need to be perfect at every moment. To play a high school sophomore
A freshman who is eager to impress. Often doubted but never deterred. To play a high school freshman
A middle school student who is already in high school English classes. Gets down to business. To play a middle school student
Honestly, he’s just here to read. Speaks when needed. To play a high school senior
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