Auditions are by appointment only, call 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for a part.
Requirements:
Needed are experienced actors with strong acting and character skills. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Roles are non-equity, paid positions. Actors should prepare a 1-1/2 minute comedic monologue. A current résumé and headshot are required.
Production Details:
Rehearsals for Charlotte’s Web will start the week of January 19, 2015, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The production opens on Thursday, February 12, running through April 10, 2015. Performances are Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and noon, and various Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule.
Charlotte’s Web - Character Breakdown:
Many roles play multiple parts, animal and human. Actors must be 18 years of age or older to audition. This includes the roles of Fern and Avery.
WILBUR: A sweet innocent pig, emotional.
TEMPLETON: A rat, sometimes grouchy, always hungry.
CHARLOTTE: A spider, warm, wise, and kind.
FERN: To play a young girl of decided opinions, hardworking, loves Wilbur more than anything.
NARRATOR: A down-home type, easygoing.
HOMER: Fern's uncle, a simple, hardworking, cheerful farmer.
SHEEP: A practical animal, enjoys being the bearer of bad news.
LURVY: Farmhand, excitable.
GOOSE: A bit of a fussbudget, keeps the barnyard organized.
GANDER: A bit pompous, very proud of himself.
AVERY: Fern's brother. To play a high spirited young boy.
ARABLE: Fern's father. Gruff and no nonsense at first, but Fern can always soften him up.
