CHARLOTTE'S WEB - The Arvada Center Non Equity Auditions

The Arvada Center Announces Auditions for its Children’s Theater Production of

Charlotte’s Web

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for Charlotte’s Web on Monday, November 10, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd,, Arvada 80003. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, November 12. Charlotte’s Web will be directed by Edith Weiss. The Arvada Center Artistic Producer is Rod A. Lansberry.

Auditions are by appointment only, call
720-898-7200 to schedule a time. Do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for a part.

Requirements:

Needed are experienced actors with strong acting and character skills. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Roles are non-equity, paid positions. Actors should prepare a 1-1/2 minute comedic monologue. A current résumé and headshot are required.

Production Details:

Rehearsals for Charlotte’s Web will start the week of January 19, 2015, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The production opens on Thursday, February 12, running through April 10, 2015. Performances are Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and noon, and various Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For a complete schedule go to
https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/charlottes-web-spring-2015

Charlotte’s Web - Character Breakdown

Many roles play multiple parts, animal and human. Actors must be 18 years of age or older to audition. This includes the roles of Fern and Avery.

WILBUR: A sweet innocent pig, emotional.

TEMPLETON: A rat, sometimes grouchy, always hungry.

CHARLOTTE: A spider, warm, wise, and kind.

FERN: To play a young girl of decided opinions, hardworking, loves Wilbur more than anything.

NARRATOR: A down-home type, easygoing.

HOMER: Fern's uncle, a simple, hardworking, cheerful farmer.

SHEEP: A practical animal, enjoys being the bearer of bad news.

LURVY: Farmhand, excitable.

GOOSE: A bit of a fussbudget, keeps the barnyard organized.

GANDER: A bit pompous, very proud of himself.

AVERY: Fern's brother. To play a high spirited young boy.

ARABLE: Fern's father. Gruff and no nonsense at first, but Fern can always soften him up.

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