[Capdist-auditions] To Kill a Mockingbird Auditions - Classic Theater Guild

[Peggi P]

Classic Theater Guild is pleased to announce auditions for Harper Lee's To
Kill a Mockingbird, adapted by Christopher Sergel.


*Play Synopsis:*

During economic hard times and racial inequities in 1935, young Jean Louise
Finch -- or Scout, as she is fondly called -- manages to live a rather
carefree, privileged existence, insulated from issues of race. All that
changes when Scout watches her father, Atticus Finch, defend an innocent
man, Tom Robinson, against a potential death sentence, which looms
threateningly against him because of prejudice due to race. Scout begins to
realize that just because society portrays something as being true doesn’t
mean that it actually is fact. With the help of Atticus, and her older
brother Jem, Scout learns that “growing up” often means doing what is
right, even when it comes at great cost.

This play contains references to adult themes such as racial inequity,
violence, rape and sex. It will be performed in it's original version,
including racial slurs as written by Harper Lee in her novel. Such language
is not intended to offend audiences or cast members. It is meant to
illustrate the racial prejudice of the time and setting in Alabama.

Available roles are:

*Children's Roles*
Jean Louis Finch (Scout) - a young girl, must look 6 - 10 but be mature.
Jeremy Finch (Jem) - her older brother, approximately  10 - 12.
Charles Baker Harris (Dill)  - a young boy, age 8 - 12

*Adult Roles*
Atticus Finch - their father
Calpurnia - the housekeeper, African- American
Maudie Atkinson - a neighbor
Stephanie Crawford - a young lady neighbor
Mrs. Dubose - an elderly neighbor
Arthur Radley (Boo) - a neighbor
Heck Tate - the sheriff
Judge Taylor - the judge
Reverend Sykes - an African-American minister
Mayella Ewell - a poor young lady
Bob Ewell - her father
Walter Cunningham - a farmer
Mr. Gilmer - public prosecutor
Tom Robinson - a young African-American man
Clerk - of the court

*Dates:*

Auditions will be held* Wednesday 12/21/16 and Thursday 12/22/16 from 6:00
PM to 9 PM* at Congregation Beth Israel, 2195 Eastern Pkwy, Schenectady, NY
12309. Parking is available through the Union St parking lot entrance.

Time slots are available at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00.  Please RSVP to Peggi
Perrone at nypeggi at gmail.com indicating your name, desired role, and what
time you would like to audition.

You will receive a short side from the play to preview and memorize if you
choose but it is not required. Resumes and head shots are not required.

Rehearsal dates are expected to begin on Sunday, Jan 15, and thereafter on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and will most likely be in Schenectady.

Performance dates are March 3 - 12 at Proctor's in Schenectady. Tech week
may require daily attendance from Feb 26th through March 2.  Actors who
have major conflicts between Jan 15 and March 12 will not be considered for
a lead role.

Thank you for your interest! We hope to see you there.

Peggi Perrone, Director
Classic Theater Guild
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