BSC Holding Auditions for 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of artistic director Julianne Boyd, is holding open auditions for adults and children for Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."One of the great novels of the 20th century, the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel heralds the fall Mainstage season from Oct. 8 through 26. Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel and directed by Boyd, the play is a story of innocence, courage and what it means to be a family.
Auditions for adults and children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 1 to 5 at BSC's Stage 2 at the VFW Hall, 36 Linden St.
Set in Depression-era Maycomb, Ala., in the 1930s, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the coming-of-age story of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, the daughter of Atticus, a lawyer who, despite threats to himself and his family, defends a black man accused of assaulting a white woman. The narrator of the story, a grown-up Scout, looks back at her childhood, delivering a powerful message about prejudice, injustice and humanity.
Adults between the ages of 40 to 60 will be seen for a wide variety of roles. Also casting the role of Mayella, a 19-year-old, lonely, poor, overworked girl, afraid to tell the truth. Children's roles are Scout (girl ages 9 to 11), a tomboy, spunky and head strong; Jem (boy 12 to 14) Scout's older brother and protector; and Dill (boy age 9 to 11), Jem's friend, imaginative with a sense of adventure.
All are invited to audition. Those auditioning should bring a headshot and resume, and be prepared to recite a 2- to 3- minute contemporary dramatic monologue of his or her choice using a Southern accent. Those auditioning may also be asked to stay and read a scene from the play.
Rehearsals will begin in Sept. 18. Performers must commit to the rehearsal schedule of Tuesday through Sunday and performance schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, Oct.r 8 through 26.
To schedule an audition appointment call office manager Katie Johnson at 413-499-5446, Ext. 100; for more information, www.barringtonstageco.org.
