[Capdist-auditions] Seeking boy 8 - 12; and African American actors for "To Kill a Mockingbird" - Classic Theater Guild

[Peggi P]

Classic Theater Guild is pleased to announce additional audition date 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*

Jeremy Finch (Jem) - Scout's older brother, approximately  10 - 12
*OR*
Charles Baker Harris (Dill)  - a young boy, age 8 - 12

*Adult Roles*

Calpurnia - the housekeeper, African- American

Mrs. Dubose - an elderly, bigoted neighbor

Arthur Radley (Boo) - a neighbor, age 30-45

Reverend Sykes - an African-American minister

Tom Robinson - a young African-American man


*LOCATION:*

Auditions will be held* Tuesday, January 10th, from 7:00 PM to 9 PM* at
ViaPort (formerly the Rotterdam Square Mall) at 93 West Campbell Rd,
Schenectady, NY 12306. Auditions will be in the Schenectady Theater for
Children office. Please see the store directory link. STC is located
adjacent to *The Avenue*.
Store Directory: *http://www.viaportrotterdam.com/mall-map/
<http://www.viaportrotterdam.com/mall-map/>*
Please do not call STC for information or directions. All inquiries should
be directed to Classic Theater Guild, Peggi Perrone, 518-605-0608.


   - 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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