The Renaissance Players to Hold Auditions for Our Town

The Renaissance Players will host auditions for Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic “Our Town” on January 23rd and January 24th.

“Our Town” will be directed by Brady Klosterman and the production dates are March 28th – April 6th.

Auditions will be held January 23rd and January 24th, at 6pm both days at the Dickson County YMCA, located at 225 Henslee Drive, in Dickson.

Callbacks will be the evening of January 27th. Rehearsals begin January 30th.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, all are encouraged to audition. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script for multiple characters per actor. A pre-prepared monologue will not be necessary. However, you may bring one along if you feel so inclined.

Sign up for auditions here.

Audition Information:
Due to the somewhat advanced nature of this play’s material, only actors 12 years of age and older will be considered.

Stage Manager – Must be a good storyteller, able to command the stage and engage the audience. Loves people, easygoing and grounded, with a clear wisdom. This character is the all-knowing narrator who may be speaking for the author. The Stage Manager literally sets the stage, describes the action and introduces the actors.

Emily Webb – Goes from age 16 to 20. In 1901 the age 16 was more sincere and innocent than today. The love story with her and George is the spine of the action of the play. She has the strongest love of life and enthusiasm

Mr. Charles Webb – male age between 30 and 55. He is highly educated and is the editor and owner of the only local newspaper. Has a strong connection with his daughter

Mrs. Myrtle Webb – female age between 30 and 55

Wally Webb – young boy aged 11 to 13

George Gibbs – male. Goes from age 16 to 20, (and is 32 in the final act appearance). He is an idealist and a romantic. The love story with him and Emily is the spine of the action of the play. He strongly and sincerely desires to be the best person he can be.

Dr. Frank Gibbs – male age between 30 and 55 or so. He is a doctor and family man

Mrs. Julia Gibbs – female age between 30 and 55 or so. Mother of George & Rebecca. Strong love for her family. A romantic who dreams of visiting Paris. Strong connection with her son.

Rebecca Gibbs – young girl aged 11 to 13. Has a strong sense of energy and wonder about the world. Has a strong & important short speech at the end of Act 1.

Joe Crowell – male age 14 or so. Delivers the newspapers and sets up an important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town.

Howie Newsome – male age 14 or so. Delivers the milk, leading the horse and wagon. Sets up an important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town.

Simon Stimson – adult unspecified age. Leader of the church choir, but has deep problems and a clear drinking problem. Attitude is acerbic, and is possibly depressed. Stimson’s drinking is the subject of the town’s scandalous gossip.

Constable Warren – adult male, age unspecified.

Mrs. Soames – adult female, age unspecified. Sings in the choir and loves to spread gossip.

Ensemble and Miscellaneous Characters – there is a good deal of other parts (named and unnamed) that create the inhabitants of Grover’s Corner.

The above is a listing of the principals and featured characters. Most likely, some actors will play more than one part.

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