Bay Street Announces Auditions for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Bay Street Theatre is getting ready for the LITERATURE LIVE production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Nov. 7-26. Local equity and non-equity actors are encouraged to audition.

The production is adapted from the book by Harper Lee and will be directed by Murphy Davis.

Equity Principal Auditions:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Bay Street Theatre
2 PM - 6 PM Corner of Bay & Main Streets
Sag Harbor, NY 11963

No appointment necessary. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity audition procedures will NOT be in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided.

Sides will be provided at the audition. Beginning 10/7/11, visually impaired actors may pick up an advance copy of sides at the Bay Street Theatre box office (open Wed.-Sat, 11-5).

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Equity Principal Auditions:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor
New York City

Sides will be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking (all roles are available unless otherwise specified):

Jeremy Finch (Jem):
Age 12. Scout's older brother.

Calpurnia:
African American, 35-50. The housekeeper. Proud and capable. Standards are high. Self-educated. Raised the motherless Scout and Jem.

Miss Maudie Atkinson:
40s-60. A neighbor. Sensitive, wise and compassionate.

Charles Baker Harris (Dill):
8-12. Small. Wise beyond his years.

Heck Tate:
30-50. The sheriff.

Mayella Ewell:
19-25. Lonely and overworked woman.

Mr. Gilmer:
Prosecuting Attorney. Age 40-70.

Walter Cunningham / Judge Taylor:/Boo Radley
40-60. Three roles for one actor.

Tom Robinson:
African American, 23-27. Handsome, vital. His left hand is disabled.

Bob Ewell:
Age 40-50.

Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Atticus Finch are CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. Girl, 9-12 years old. Atticus Finch is nearly 50. Scout and Jem's father. Quietly impressive. Reserved. Civilized.

Notes/What to bring: No phone calls in advance. No advanced appointment necessary. A sign up sheet will be posted at the theatre on the day of the audition. Sides for those wishing to audition will available at the Bay Street Theatre Box Office during normal hours of operation beginning Oct. 5.

Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit institution presenting new, classic and contemporary works with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to educational programs for all ages to foster the continued value of theatre as a vital art form for future generations.

 

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