Fort Salem Theater will hold auditions for Our Town, directed by Sarah Murphy, on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Click here to sign up for an audition slot.
Audition times are available at 3:00PM, 3:30PM, 4:00PM and 4:30PM. Auditionees will be asked to read a selection of their choice from the sides linked here. Additional sides and scenes may be provided at the audition. If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please submit a video of you reading one of the sides by 10PM on Friday, September 13.
All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identities.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 1st and will typically be held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal.
Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2024 productions will also receive a free 12-month invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time, housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.
Auditions: Saturday, September 14, 2024
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 1st
Performances: November 8-10, 2024
Note: In-school performances may be added the week of November 4-8. Please note on your audition form if you are able to participate in that capacity.
Characters:
Note: Roles marked M are intended for male or male presenting actors; roles marked F are intended for female or female presenting actors. Doubling subject to change. Some actors will also be assigned an understudy role. All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identities.
Stage Manager (any age)
Dr. Gibbs (M, plays 30s-40s)
Mrs. Gibbs (F, plays 30s-40s)
Mrs. Webb (F, plays 30s-40s)
Mr. Webb (M, plays 30s-40s)
George Gibbs (M, plays 16-30)
Emily Webb (F, plays 16-30)
Joe Crowell / Si Crowell / Baseball Player / Sam Craig / (M, plays age 11- 30s)
Wally Webb / Constable Warren / Baseball Player / (M plays 11-adult)
Howie Newsome / Belligerent Man in Auditorium / Simon Stimson (M, 30s-40s)
Rebecca Gibbs / Lady in Box / Woman among the Dead (F, plays 11-adult)
Professor Willard / Baseball Player / Joe Stoddard / Man among the Dead (M, plays young adult-adult)
Mrs. Soames / Woman in Balcony (F, plays 40s-50s)