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The Rose Theater will host an audition for adult roles in its 2017 production, Huck
Finn on Sunday, December 4 at 6PM with callbacks on Wednesday, December 7 at 6PM. Adult actors over the age of eighteen to attend this open call. Actors of all types are welcome to audition and must come to The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street. Actors of color are wanted for lead roles. Auditions will consist of readings from the production script.
Actors must be available for weekday rehearsals between January 31-February 24 as well as weekday and weekend performances February 25 March 12. This is a paid position for adult actors. Actors of color are highly encouraged to audition.
Email
auditions@rosetheater.org for an audition appointment. An appointment is needed to audition for this show.
About
The
Show
The geat American novel comes to life in a thrilling and deeply funny adaptation. Huck Finn flees the claws of “civilization” for the freedom of the mighty Mississippi. Along the way, he comes across Jim, an escaped slave. Opening Huck’s mind to the reality of slavery, the journey downriver with Jim is a real education for Huck.
Character Breakdown
Huck Finn
- A boy looking to flee
Miss Watson
- A woman looking to tame
Widow Douglas
- A woman looking to nurture
Pap
- A man looking for a quick fix
Tom Sawyer
- A boy looking for adventure
Aunt Polly
- A woman looking for Tom Sawyer
Jim
- A man looking for freedom
Knitting Woman
- A woman looking for answers
The King
- A rascal
The Duke
- A scoundrel
Mary Jane Wilkes
- A good-hearted niece
Joanna Wilkes
- A curious niece
Aunt Sally
- A confused woman
Uncle Silas
- An equally confused man
Others
- Young fellow, Harvey Wilkes, Various men, women, girls, farmers and townspeople
About The Rose
The Rose Theater is one of the largest and most accomplished children’s theaters in the nation, with a reputation for enriching the lives of children and families through top-quality professional productions and arts education. The Rose is committed to making the arts accessible to all children, providing opportunities for thousands of children throughout the community to attend shows and participate in classes each year.
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