AUDITIONS for
Thornton Wilder's"OUR TOWN"
Director: Ben Green
Monday, March 17 beginning at 7:00PM
Tuesday, March 18 beginning at 7:00PM
Callbacks by invitation only on Wednesday, March 19 beginning at 7:00PM
Performances May 9 through June 1
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30PM
Sundays at 2:00PM
Additional matinee on May 31 at 2:00PM
Auditions will consist of prepared monologues and/or
cold reading sides from the play (provided at auditions).​​
* If you can’t make it to either audition date in person, please submit a monologue no more than 90 seconds in length in
the style of the show by CLICKING HERE and submit no later than 11:59PM on Saturday, March 15. In
your slate, please note if you sing, your vocal range, and if you play an instrument.
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NOTE: All roles are open to any race/ethnicity and some roles are open to any gender. We are looking to showcase how
our “town”/world is now and openly welcome diversity in casting. Additionally, some roles will play multiple characters.
All actors will provide sound effects during the show as well as pantomime most props. Some will be asked to sing
and/or play instruments. The play takes place over the course of decade plus, so we need people who can portray
multiple age ranges. We are looking for the best group of actors/storytellers who know how to cherish the little
moments as well as the big ones.
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Casting the following roles (roles not listed will be combined):
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Stage Manager – Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Serves as the narrator/guide throughout the play. They address
the audience directly, introduce characters, and comment on the events that unfold. The Stage Manager often breaks
the fourth wall, providing insights and reflections. This character is wise, conversational, and full of personality—often
acting as the voice of reason. They occasionally assume other roles, such as an old woman, a druggist, and a minister.
Interacts with both the world of the audience and the world of the play’s characters. Must be very comfortable with
memorizing long monologues and engaging directly with the audience.
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Emily Webb – Female, any ethnicity, teens to early 30’s TPY. A smart, idealistic, and determined young woman. She is
deeply in love with George Gibbs and grows up over the course of the play. Emily represents youth, love, and the
bittersweetness of growing up. Her most poignant moment comes when she revisits a memory from her past. Emily is
sensitive, thoughtful, and passionate.
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George Gibbs – Male, any ethnicity, teens to early 30’s TPY. A young, earnest, and bright teenager. Athletic. He comes
from a stable, hardworking family and is a neighbor to Emily Webb, the love of his life. Throughout the play, he grows
from an innocent young man into a mature adult, especially as he navigates love, responsibility, and marriage. George is
kind, serious, and sometimes awkward in expressing his emotions.
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Mrs. Gibbs – Female, any ethnicity, late 20’s to late 40’s. George's mother. She is a warm, nurturing figure who cares
deeply for her family and her community, but is also stern when needed. She is often a voice of reason and has a dream
of seeing Paris, which she never fulfills. She is devoted to her family but also yearns for a little more out of life. The
matriarch. Strong, but not silent, in the best way. Comedic timing is a must.
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Dr. Gibbs – Male, any ethnicity, late 20’s to 50’s. George's father and the town’s doctor. He is a calm, wise, and
dependable figure who holds the community together. He has a deep sense of duty but also a quiet sense of humor. His
relationship with his wife, Julia, is supportive and loving, and his paternal advice is often pragmatic yet empathetic.
Comedic timing is a must.
Mr. Webb – Male, any ethnicity, late 20’s to 50’s. Emily's father and the editor of the local newspaper. He is a kind and
sensible man, often serving as a calm counterpoint to his wife. Though he is proud of his family, he doesn’t openly
express his emotions and seems more detached from the happenings of daily life. His relationship with Emily is
affectionate, yet he shows little emotional vulnerability. Comedic timing is a must, especially in his scene with George.
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Mrs. Webb – Female, any ethnicity, late 20’s to late 40’s. Emily's mother. She is an open, but sometimes overprotective
woman who wants the best for her children, particularly Emily. She is practical and grounded, always ensuring her family
is well cared for. Like Mrs. Gibbs, she represents the nurturing maternal figure, but with a touch more emotion and
protectiveness. Should not be the complete opposite of Mrs. Gibbs, but they have definite differences.
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Mrs. Soames – Female, any ethnicity, any age. A member of the local church community. Mrs. Soames plays a key role
in Act 3, particularly during the funeral scene, and is known for her emotional outbursts and exuberant personality.
Speaks her mind loudly and without restraint, often in a somewhat excessive, emotional way. Optimistic and genuine.
Mrs. Soames' personality stands in stark contrast to the more restrained, calm, and practical characters of the town.
Speaks passionately about life and the events around her. Comedic timing is a must. Will play multiple roles.
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Simon Stimson – Any gender, any ethnicity, 30’s and older. The choir director and organist of the church. He/she/they
are a more complex character, dealing with their own personal struggles, including alcoholism and inner turmoil. They
are often described as an outsider or misfit, and their darker moments provide contrast to the otherwise peaceful town.
Possibly depressed, yet unable to open up. Will play multiple roles.
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Wally Webb – Any gender, any ethnicity, early teens to 20’s TPY. Emily's younger brother. He appears briefly in the
play, offering a light-hearted presence. His character helps showcase the everyday nature of the town's residents. He is
cheerful and full of youthful energy. Will play multiple roles.
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Rebecca Gibbs – Any gender, any ethnicity, early teens to 20’s TPY. George’s younger sister. A sweet and perceptive girl
who plays a smaller but important role in the play. She is often seen as innocent and curious, representing the childlike
simplicity of the world before adulthood brings more complex emotions and responsibilities. She is a part of the world of
Grover’s Corners that is focused on the everyday, the ordinary, and the often unnoticed moments that make up life. Will
play multiple roles.
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Joe Crowell – Any gender, any ethnicity, early teens to 20’s TPY. The town newspaper deliverer. A classmate of George
and Emily’s. A responsible, well-behaved, and academically gifted student. He is a typical young person of the time—
hardworking and dutiful, embodying the values of community and responsibility. Helps to illustrate the
interconnectedness of the town and the small, everyday events that add up to the larger themes of the play, such as the
passage of time and the inevitability of change. Will play multiple roles including Si Crowell.
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Howie Newsome – Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. The town milkman. Friendly, reliable, and a fixture of everyday
life in Grover’s Corners. Their interactions with the townspeople are small but show the simple, quiet rhythms of rural
life. Howie is jovial and grounded, embodying the hardworking, salt-of-the-earth character. Will play multiple roles.
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Constable Warren – Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. The local police officer. He has a calm demeanor and a sense of
duty, which allows him to navigate his interactions with other townsfolk with ease. Respectful, professional, but with a
dry sense of humor. Will play multiple roles.