Audition Notice

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

Based on the book by E.B. White; adapted by Joseph Robinette

Director: Janis Arthur

Assistant Director: Peggy Rosson

The Children's Literature Association named this "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years." All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be a true friend and a good writer. 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 provides an evening of enchantment.

Audition Dates

Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

 Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

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 Audition Details 

• SIGN UP here ==>  http://tinyurl.com/n8t84mxw
• Audition location: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019  
• Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)
• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and their availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice.
• Provide photo and resume
• Rehearsals will begin Monday, March 4th and are generally held on weeknights (Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
• Detailed Rehearsal schedules will be made available upon the completion of casting
• TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: March 31, April 1, 2, 4
• NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED DURING Performance dates: Apr 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 (Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm)

Send an email to info@TheatreCoppell.com if you have any questions regarding the audition.

Roles

All roles are available. Theatre Coppell seeks diverse performers, including but not limited to, ethnicity, race, color, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, body size, marital status, adults of all ages, religion, beliefs, political affiliations, socioeconomic status, experiences, and any form of disability.

• FERN - a young girl with a kind heart and a love for animals who adopts Wilbur  (Age range: 10-13)
• JOHN - Fern's father
• MARTHA - Fern's Mother
• AVERY  - Fern's brother who has a lot of energy and is known to get into trouble (Age range: 8-10)
• HOMER - Fern's Uncle
• EDITH - Fern's Aunt
• LURVY - a hired hand on the Zuckerman's farm
• HENRY - a young boy (Age range: 10-13)
• WILBUR - a rambunctious, strongly emotional pig, the runt of the litter
• TEMPLETON - a caustic, self-serving rat
• CHARLOTTE  - a spider who befriends Wilbur
• THE GOOSE - a friendly farm animal focused on hatching her eggs. Has a humorous and repetitive speech pattern.
• THE GANDER - a friendly farm animal, companion to the Goose and shares her repetitive speech pattern.
• THE OLD SHEEP - an impatient but compassionate farm animal
• THE LAMB - an uncensored and child-like farm animal (Age range: 10-15)
• BABY SPIDERS - young girls (Age range: 7-10)
• EXTRAS - Adults
• EXTRAS - Children (Age range: 7-10)