Auditions for Locally Grown Theatre’s Outdoor Summer Show : “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Catherine Bush
Directed by: Joe Johnson
Performances:
July 12-14 & 19-21, all shows are at 7:00pm
In city parks and outdoor spaces around Cottage Grove
Rehearsals start Monday, May 20th
Will be held 3-4 nights a week based on actor availability, with one cast engagement event on Saturday June 22 . No rehearsals July 4 & 5
Rehearsals will be held at Newport United Methodist Church & Loveland Park
Whether it’s fishing with Huckleberry Finn, convincing his friends to whitewash Aunt Polly’s fence, or falling in love with Becky Thatcher, nobody loves life more than the irascible Tom Sawyer. Until one night Tom and his best friend Huckleberry Finn stumble upon a deadly secret. As Tom and Huck embark on the greatest adventure of their life, they learn that man’s greatest treasure isn’t gold, but the gift of friendship.
(A note about content: Locally Grown Theatre is committed to promoting compassionate inclusivity. In our adaptation of Tom Sawyer, we have intentionally eliminated racial slurs and stereotypes, recognizing the importance of viewing classic stories through a modern, respectful lens.)
ROLES:
Tom Sawyer a young, mischievous boy
Aunt Polly his Aunt
Huckleberry Finn Tom’s companion in adventure
Joe Harper Tom’s schoolmate and friend
Billy Fisher Tom’s schoolmate
Johnny Miller Tom’s playmate
Widow Douglas a wealthy townswoman
Judge Thatcher a county judge
Becky Thatcher his daughter, Tom’s girlfriend
Miss Dobbins a school teacher
Amy Lawrence Tom’s schoolmate, former girlfriend
Muff Potter the town drunk
One-Eye Joe an outlaw
Doc Robinson town doctor
Susy Harper Joe’s younger sister
Mrs. Harper Joe’s mother
Prosecuting Attorney county prosecutor
Defense Attorney defends Muff Potter
AUDITIONS:
Auditions are open to actors 10-100!
May 7th and 8th, 6:30-8:30pm at Newport United Methodist Church, 1596 11th Ave, Newport, MN 55055
Possible Call backs on May 9th, if needed
Click this link to reserve a slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5A82AA5F8…
Please bring a resumé and headshot if you have one
Please prepare a 30-60 second monologue or prepare one of the monologues provided.
Link to provided monologues: Monolouges
If you are unable to make it to an in person audition but still want to audition please email us at: [email protected]
The mission of Locally Grown Theatre is to plant the seed of theater; to cultivate the inner artist in youth; to nurture the love of theatre arts within the community; to grow artists, of all ages, through experimentation in multiple theatrical forms.
All abilities, ethnicities, cultures and genders are welcome to audition. LGT practices color-conscious and gender expansive casting for all roles as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. Even if you do not see yourself directly reflected in the roles, please feel welcome to schedule your audition for consideration. (Even though we rehearse within a church we are not religiously affiliated)
Come Grow With Us!
We are a community theatre and it is understood that all roles are volunteer positions.