Fort Salem Theater is holding auditions for Our Town, directed by Sarah Murphy, on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Audition slots are available at 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM. Participants will read from selected sides, which are linked below, and may be asked to read additional scenes at the audition. Those unable to attend in person can submit a video audition by 10:00 PM on Friday, September 13.
All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity and gender identity. Rehearsals start Tuesday, October 1st, with a flexible schedule based on cast availability. Performances are scheduled for November 8-10, 2024, with potential in-school performances the week of November 4-8.
New York area auditions can also be found on our New York auditions page here.
Each actor will receive two complimentary tickets, and those who participate in 2024 productions will be invited to attend opening weekends for all MainStage shows for the next year. Please note that housing, travel, and performance stipends are not available.
Key Dates:
- Auditions: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Performances: November 8-10, 2024
Character Breakdown:
- Stage Manager (any age)
- Dr. Gibbs (M, 30s-40s)
- Mrs. Gibbs (F, 30s-40s)
- Mrs. Webb (F, 30s-40s)
- Mr. Webb (M, 30s-40s)
- George Gibbs (M, 16-30)
- Emily Webb (F, 16-30)
- Joe Crowell / Si Crowell / Baseball Player / Sam Craig (M, 11-30s)
- Wally Webb / Constable Warren / Baseball Player (M, 11-adult)
- Howie Newsome / Belligerent Man in Auditorium / Simon Stimson (M, 30s-40s)
- Rebecca Gibbs / Lady in Box / Woman among the Dead (F, 11-adult)
- Professor Willard / Baseball Player / Joe Stoddard / Man among the Dead (M, young adult-adult)
- Mrs. Soames / Woman in Balcony (F, 40s-50s)
Doubling of roles is possible, and some actors may be assigned understudy roles. For more information and to sign up for an audition slot, follow the link provided
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