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GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION:
For musical auditions, please prepare approximately 1-minute of a song that showcases your vocal abilities, and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. You will receive an email requesting a headshot (or photo), resume, and list of details conflicts before you audition. Physical headshots and resumes are not required.
For play auditions, sides from the script will be provided via email, upon the confirmation of your audition appointment via the links below. You will receive an email requesting a headshot (or photo), resume, and list of details conflicts before you audition. Physical headshots and resumes are not required.
Rehearsals are typically held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, and 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 receives a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2025 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.
Audition Details & Casting Breakdowns
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Auditions: To Be Announced
Callbacks: To Be Announced
First Rehearsal: August 10, 2026 (estimated)
Performances: September 18–27, 2026
Casting Breakdown:Scout Finch
A bright, curious tomboy growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. Serves as both narrator and active participant in the story.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 6–10Atticus Finch
Scout and Jem’s father; a lawyer guided by moral conviction and quiet strength.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–50sJem Finch
Scout’s older brother; thoughtful, idealistic, and deeply affected by the trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 10–13Dill Harris
The children’s imaginative friend visiting Maycomb; curious and observant.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 6–10Calpurnia
The Finch family’s capable Black housekeeper; firm, intelligent, and protective of the children.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sTom Robinson
A Black man falsely accused of assault; gentle, honest, and dignified.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 20s–30sBob Ewell
A volatile, abusive man who brings false accusations against Tom Robinson.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMayella Ewell
Bob Ewell’s lonely, frightened daughter.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: late teens–early 20sHeck Tate
The sheriff of Maycomb; conflicted and pragmatic.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sJudge Taylor
The judge presiding over Tom Robinson’s trial; fair-minded and dry-witted.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 50s–70sReverend Sykes
A respected leader in Maycomb’s Black community.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 40s–60sMiss Maudie Atkinson
The Finches’ neighbor; warm, outspoken, and morally grounded.
Character’s Gender: female
Stage Age: 40s–60sWalter Cunningham
A poor but proud farmer; represents the working-class citizens of Maycomb.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sMr. Gilmer
The prosecutor in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: 30s–50sBoo Radley
A reclusive neighbor who ultimately reveals quiet heroism.
Character’s Gender: male
Stage Age: adult (30s–50s)Ensemble of Townspeople, Jurors, Witnesses, Children
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SNOW BUSINESS
First Rehearsal: November 8, 2026 (estimated)
Performances: December 11–13
Casting Breakdown:The cast of Snow Business is made up of performers from past Fort Salem Theater shows, and varies annually.