Theatre in the Grove is excited to announce auditions for Charlotte’s Web.
This production, directed by Donald Cleland, will hold auditions on November 7th, 2024 at 6:00 pm and November 9th, 2024 at 3:00pm at Theatre in the Grove.
Callbacks are at discretion of the director.
Important Information:
- Roles are for ages 7-17 only
- Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
- Please note this production is not a musical.
- All roles are volunteer.
Rehearsals will begin Nov. 18th
Performances are February 7, and 14 at 7:30pm and 8, 9, 15,16 at 2:30pm.
Additionally, there will be school performances during the school day the week between the above weekend performances. Exact times to be determined. Therefore actors will miss 3 days of school.
INCLUSIVE CASTING
The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, genders, and abilities will be considered for every role. Additionally, the genders listed in the breakdown below are specific to the pronouns used in the script, however the creative team may consider any gender identity for roles provided the performer can execute the vocal requirements.
SUMMARY
The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation.
The enchanting characters:
- Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher
- Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer
- Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other
- Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed
- And other farm animals
- The Zuckerman family
- The Arables
Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment.
If you have any questions you can email the director at donaldcle@gmail.com.
