Auditions: The Renaissance Players Present Our Town

Name: Auditions: The Renaissance Players Present Our Town
Start: 2025-01-23T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-24T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Dickson County Family YMCA

Schedule

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Dickson County Family YMCA | Dickson, TN

The Renaissance Players are thrilled to announce auditions for Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic, Our Town! Join us in celebrating the beauty of small-town life and the universal truths that connect us all.

Director: Brady Klosterman
Production Dates: March 28th - April 6th
Audition Dates:
* January 23rd at 6:00 PM
* January 24th at 6:00 PM
Location: Dickson County YMCA, 225 Henslee Dr., Dickson, TN
Callbacks: January 27th (evening, by invitation)
Rehearsals Begin: January 30th
We are seeking a diverse group of actors to bring this beloved story to life! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we encourage you to audition. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script for multiple characters per actor. A pre-prepared monologue will not be necessary. However, you may bring one along if you feel so inclined!.
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We can’t wait to see you at auditions! 🎭
Audition Breakdown:
Due to the somewhat advanced nature of this play’s material, we will only be considering actors ages 12+
Stage Manager – Must be a good story teller, able to command the stage and engage the audience. Loves people, easy going and grounded, with a clear wisdom. This character is the all-knowing narrator who may be speaking for the author. The Stage Manger literally sets the stage, describes the action and introduces the actors.
Emily Webb – Goes from age 16 to 20. In 1901 the age 16 was more sincere and innocent than today. The love story with her and George is the spine of the action of the play. She has the strongest love of life and enthusiasm.
Mr. Charles Webb – male age between 30 and 55. He is highly educated and is the editor and owner of the only local newspaper. Has a strong connection with his daughter.
Mrs. Myrtle Webb – female age between 30 and 55.
Wally Webb – young boy aged 11 to 13.
George Gibbs – male. Goes from age 16 to 20, (and is 32 in the final act appearance). It is a 16 of 1901 which is a sincere and naïve age. He is an idealist and a romantic. The love story with him and Emily is the spine of the action of the play. He strongly and sincerely desires to be the best person he can be.
Dr. Frank Gibbs – male age between 30 and 55 or so. He is a doctor and family man.
Mrs. Julia Gibbs – female age between 30 and 55 or so. Mother of George & Rebecca. Strong love for her family. A romantic who dreams of visiting Paris. Strong connection with her son.
Rebecca Gibbs – young girl aged 11 to 13. Has a strong sense of energy and wonder about the world. Has a strong & important short speech at the end of Act 1.
Joe Crowell – male age 14 or so. Delivers the newspapers and sets up an important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town.
Howie Newsome – male age 14 or so. Delivers the milk, leading the horse and wagon. Sets up an important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town.
Simon Stimson – adult unspecified age. Leader of the church choir, but has deep problems and a clear drinking problem. Attitude is acerbic, and is possibly depressed. Stimson’s drinking is the subject of the town’s scandalous gossip.
Constable Warren – adult male, age unspecified.
Mrs. Soames – adult female, age unspecified. Sings in the choir and loves to spread gossip.
Ensemble and Miscellaneous Characters – there are a good deal of other parts (named and unnamed) that create the inhabitants of Grover’s Corner.
Note from the Director:
The above are a listing of the principals and featured characters. Most likely, some actors will play more than one part. I will work with everyone on characterizations, and there may even be some rehearsals dedicated to that specifically. However, I want you to be aware that even if not cast in the role you may desire, everyone should have ample time on stage!