CHARLOTTE'S WEB - The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
The Arvada Center Announces Replacement Auditions for Charlotte’s Web
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold actor replacement auditions for its Children’s Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003. Callbacks will be held on Friday, August 21. Charlotte’s Web will be directed Edith Weiss. The Arvada Center Artistic Producer is Rod A. Lansberry.
Auditions are by appointment only, call
720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Please do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Auditioners must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for a role.
Requirements:
Needed are experienced actors with strong acting and character skills. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Roles are non-equity, paid positions. Actors should prepare a 1-1/2 minute comedic monologue. A current résumé and headshot are required.
Production Details:
Rehearsals for Charlotte’s Web will begin Monday, October 5, 2015, running weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The production opens on Thursday, October 15, 2015, running through December 30, 2015. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and noon, and various Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Charlotte’s Web - Character Breakdown
Many roles play multiple parts, animal and human. Actors must be 18 years of age or older to audition.
TEMPLETON: A rat, sometimes grouchy, always hungry.
CHARLOTTE: A spider, warm, wise, and kind.
SHEEP: A practical animal enjoys being the bearer of bad news.
LURVY: Farmhand, excitable.
ARABLE: Fern's father. Gruff and no nonsense at first, but Fern can always soften him up.
