Hartford Stage and Westport Country Playhouse to Audition Child Actors for To Kill a Mockingbird
What: Hartford Stage and Westport Country Playhouse will hold auditions for child actors for the theatres' upcoming co-production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Rehearsals begin in Hartford January 20, 2009, with performance dates from February 19 through April 5. The production will then transfer to Westport Country Playhouse. Rehearsals begin in Westport April 7 with performances dates from April 21 through May 10 and a possible extension through May 17. Three Caucasian boys and one Caucasian girl, all between 9 and 15 years old, will be cast for the production. Roles being cast:
- Jem: (boy) a budding athlete, protective
- Dill: (boy) socially awkward, oddball, mischievous
- Scout: (girl) tomboyish, tough cookie, inquisitive
- Walter Jr.: (boy) poor, uneducated, prideful
When: Auditions will be on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where/How: Auditions are by appointment only, and there are a limited number of appointments available. To schedule an audition, call 860-520-7103 Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Appointments will not be taken after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Auditions will be held in Hartford; specific location and requirements will be discussed when parents or guardians call to arrange an appointment.
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