Auditions – To Kill a Mockingbird

CASTING NOTICE: Set in 1930s Alabama, this play explores themes of racial injustice. Racial identity is central to certain roles and the integrity of the storytelling. We strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds to audition, however some roles require actors of specific racial identities due to the historical and thematic context of the play.

Note: all roles require a Southern American (US) accent, some roles may “double-up” depending on auditions (one actor playing 2 roles). We will be working with a dialect / accent coach. Looking to cast 6F / 8M

SCOUT, F, 18–25 A young girl experiencing events that will shape her life. Courageous, forthright, asks whatever she’s thinking.

CALPURNIA, F, 35–45 – Black actor required
Proud, capable, self-educated caretaker who raised Scout and Jem with high discipline and standards.

MAUDIE ATKINSON, F, 40–50 Lovely, sensitive, compassionate, representing the best instincts of the South.

STEPHANIE CRAWFORD, F, 25–35 Town gossip who relishes discussing others; petty but animated.

MRS. DUBOSE, F, 50–60  Sick, bitter, angry, fighting a private moral battle significant to Scout and Jem.

MAYELLA EWELL, F, 20–25 Lonely, overworked, desperately craving companionship. Fights to survive when her attempt backfires.

JEM, M, 18–25 Reaching to understand Atticus. Has a strong desire to communicate with his father.

ATTICUS, M, 40–50 Tall, reserved, quietly impressive, morally grounded. A man trusted “to do right.”

DILL, M, 18–20 Small, blond, wise beyond his years, neat, slightly sophisticated, lacking affection in his home life.

WALTER CUNNINGHAM, M, 35–50 Hard-up farmer with prejudices of the time but capable of humane change. Shows early leadership.

REVEREND SYKES, M, 35–50 – Black actor required, Imposing minister of the Flint Purchase Church with a strong pulpit presence.

HECK TATE, M, 25–40 Town sheriff; enforces the law without favor. His true feelings appear in the final scenes.

BOO (ARTHUR) RADLEY, M, 25–35 Pale recluse who hasn’t left the house for 15 years; emerges only in crisis and retreats quickly.

TOM ROBINSON, M, 25–40,  Black actor required Handsome, vital; left hand crippled since childhood. Married, father of young children. Quiet dignity, kindness, sensitivity.

JUDGE TAYLOR, M, 40–50 A wintry-mannered Southern judge; impartial but sympathetic toward Tom.

GILMER, M, 35–50 Prosecutor. Cruel in manner but internally doubtful. Pursues conviction despite misgivings.

BOB EWELL, M, 35–45 Small, aggressive man from a neglected family living by the dump. Hopes the trial will give him importance; feels destroyed by Atticus and grows paranoid.