Prime Stage Theatre announces auditions for ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Prime Stage operates out of the New Hazlett and is prepping for auditions for its next production, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Information for auditions is below.
When:
Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where:
Prime Stage Studio
840 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Director Scott P. Calhoon is casting diverse Equity and non-Equity actors and actresses between the ages of 8 to 80 for “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Please see the character list below for available roles. Actors should prepare two contrasting monologues of less than one-minute each. Please bring a resume and a headshot with you to the audition.
Auditions are by appointment only. Please email auditions@primestage.com to request an appointment. Please include your full name, phone number, and preferred date and time by Friday, August 26th, at 5pm. You will receive an email confirming your appointment date and time within 24-48 hours. Please note that auditions are scheduled in 5 minute time slots. Walk-ins will be taken if time allows.
Rehearsals will begin September 18, 2016 and will be held at the Prime Stage Studio, 840 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Performances are November 4-13, 2016 at The New Hazlett Theater. In addition to public performances, there are four student matinees scheduled at 10am on November 8, 9, 10, 11, 2016.
Available Roles (age ranges are approximate):
Jean Louise Finch (30-45) Scout as a grown-up woman
Scout (8-11) a young girl
Jem (12-14) her brother
Atticus (45-55) their father
Calpurnia (30-50) an African-American housekeeper
Maudie Atkinson (30-50) neighbor
Stephanie Crawford (30-50) neighbor
Mrs. Dubose (60+) neighbor
Nathan Radley (35-55) neighbor
Arthur Radley (Boo) (30-45) neighbor
Dill (8-11) a young boy
Heck Tate (45+) the sheriff
Judge Taylor (45+) the judge
Reverend Sykes (30+) an African-American minister
Mayella Ewell (18-22) a young woman
Bob Ewell (40-55) her father
Walter Cunningham (40+) a farmer
Mr. Gilmer (30+) Public prosecutor
Tom Robinson (25-35) a young African-American man
