AUDITION NOTICE
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
[DRAMA] ​ Adapted by Christopher Sergel; Based on the novel by Harper Lee | RATED: PG-13
REHEARSALS BEGIN:
June 26, 2017
PERFORMANCES:
August 10-26, 2017
AUDITIONS:
Friday, March 3/6:00-8:00PM
Saturday, March 4/1:00-3:00PM
*Auditionees will read from the script.
CALLBACKS:
By Request ONLY – ​Saturday, March 4 @ 3:30PM
If you are called back, you will be notified by Saturday afternoon.
PRODUCTION STAFF:
DIRECTOR/ Penelope Notter
STAGE MANAGER/ Andrew Schneider
THE STORY:
It’s 1935, and racial tensions are high in Maycomb, Alabama. Nonetheless, young Scout, as she is fondly called
manages to live a rather carefree, privileged existence, insulated from issues of race. All that changes when
Scout watches her father, Atticus Finch, defend an innocent man, Tom Robinson, against a potential death
sentence, which looms threateningly against him because of prejudice due to race. Scout begins to realize that
just because society portrays something as being true doesn’t mean that it actually is fact. With the the help of
Atticus, and her older brother Jem, Scout learns that “growing up” often means doing what is right, even when it
comes at great cost. To Kill A Mockingbird is now considered an American masterpiece about the power of
childhood innocence, morality, and love.
CASTING:
5 Women, 7 Men, 1 Girl, 2 Boys; all ethnicities NOTE: All roles are cast age
appropriate; the ages listed below are approximate. Actors cast should be
able to “play” these ages. Some ages may be altered based on the actors
who audition, if the change in age does not adversely affect the
playwright’s intention.
CHARACTERS:
SCOUT FINCH
Considered smart for her age, and loves to read. Inquisitive, courageous,
impulsive, emotional, and by the standards of the day, a true tomboy.
Believes in the basic goodness of the people in her community, which is
tested as the story unfolds. Should, ideally, seem as young as nine.
Female, age 8-13.
JEM FINCH
Scout’s older brother. Smart, brave, curious, with a slight temper. His
beliefs and ideals are badly shaken by the prejudice and hatred he
observes during Tom Robinson’s trial.
Male, age 12-15.
ATTICUS FINCH
Scout and Jem’s widowed father. Tall, quietly impressive, reserved, and
courageous. Appears nearly 50. Atticus has taught his children to have a
strong sense of justice and open-mindedness. He is a lawyer in
Maycomb and is regarded as a man of integrity and decency who agrees
to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman.
Male, age 40-50.
CALPURNIA
The Finches African-American housekeeper. Proud, fierce, self-educated,
stern but loving. Helped raise the children since their mother’s death. Her
standards are high and her discipline as applied to Scout and Jem is
uncompromising.
Female, age 30-60.
DILL
Scout and Jem’s friend. Wise beyond his years with a slight air of
sophistication. Has a very active imagination and a strong sense of
adventure. There is a lack in Dill’s own home life, and he senses
something in Atticus that’s missing from his own family relationship.
Male, age 10-13..
MAUDIE ATKINSON
The Finches widowed neighbor, and an old friend of the family. Wise,
compassionate, and sensitive. She is not prejudiced, unlike many of her
neighbors. Shares the same passion Atticus has for justice and is the
children’s best friend among Maycomb’s adults.
Female, age 40-50.
HECK TATE
Maycomb’s sheriff. Decent and respected man who tries to protect the
innocent from danger. Tough and compassionate. Like Atticus, he seems
to be one of the few in Maycomb County who is not prejudiced. Very
aware of the injustice of Maycomb.
Male, age 30-50.
REVEREND SYKES
African-American minister at the First Purchase Church, called that
because it was paid for with the first money earned by the freed slaves.
Strong-voiced, cares for his congregation.
Male, age 40-60.
WALTER CUNNINGHAM
Poor farmer whom Atticus tries to help. Shares the prejudices of the time
and place, but still a man who can be reached as a human being.
(Possible doubled role with Judge Taylor)
Male, age 40-60.
JUDGE TAYLOR
Town judge. A smart, fair man who knows he is dealing with racial issues
that he can’t control. Does what he can within the context of his time to
see justice done in his court. (Possible doubled role with Walter
Cunningham)
Male, age 50-70.
TOM ROBINSON
African-American male falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Handsome, vital, married with three children. Field hand who is kind and
helpful. He is crippled on left hand by a childhood accident.
Male, age 25-40
BOB EWELL
Alcoholic, poverty-stricken, and abusive man. Deliberately and
wrongfully accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter.
Despicable and untrustworthy.
Male, age 40-50.
MAYELLA EWELL
Bob Ewell’s oldest daughter. Lonely, overworked, and unhappy. Tries to
seduce Tom and when her father sees them, they accuse Tom of rape
is about it in court. Frightened and shy.
Female, age 18-25.
and
BOO RADLEY
outside his
Lonely, reclusive, and unassuming figure who is simultaneously kind,
generous, and chivalrous. Physically large man. Hasn’t been
house in fifteen years. Both frightens and fascinates the children. Cameo
role/no speaking lines.
​Male, age 40-50.
STEPHANIE CRAWFORD
Neighbor of the Finches. Loves hearing and spreading gossip.
Female, age 50-70
MRS. DUBOSE
Neighbor of the Finches. Elderly and ill woman. Walks with difficulty, her
pain making her biting, bitter, and angry. Fighting a secret battle within
herself, a battle about which few people are aware.
Female, age 60-80.
MR. GILMER
Prosecuting attorney who treats Tom Robinson with rudeness and
contempt. He too has unexpressed doubts as to Tom’s
guilt, and
his heart
isn’t really in this conviction.
Male, age 30-50.
All auditions will be held at the Kretschmer Recital Hall at the Art & Music Center, located on the
campus of Aquinas College. Scripts are available for check out at the Circle Theatre Box Office starting
February 8, located at the Performing Arts Center, on the Campus of Aquinas College, Monday –
Friday, 12:00-5:00PM, with a $10.00 deposit. For additional information, please visit the Circle
Theatre website. (www.circletheatre.org)