SVP Casting Call Alert: "Charlotte's Web" Reminder

 

Somerset Valley Players   "Yes, we are the little red schoolhouse!"     Visit SVP website   Send SVP a Donation   Auditions at SVP   WHEN: Sunday, December 4th, at 6:00 PM and Monday, December 5th, at 7:00 PM   At SVP Theatre   A story of relationships with the enchanting characters from the book: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will provide an afternoon or evening of enchantment. Performance Dates:  March 10th through March 26th, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Director Ed Hayden is seeking the following:   5 or more Adult Males (Age 20+) 5 or more Adult Females (Ages 20+) 5 or more Youth Males (ages 9-19) 5 or more Youth Females (ages 9-19)   Character Gender/Age Range Description   Fern  Tween-Teen A young girl who has a passion for animals. She has a motherly nature and a big heart.   Avery Tween-Teen Fern’s brother who is very active. He loves to play and joke around.   Mr. Arable (John) Late 30’s – 40’s Fern’s father who is a stern man set in his ways.    Mrs. Arable (Martha) Late 30’s – 40’s Fern’s mother who always looks out for her family.    Wilbur Tween-Teen A pig who is sensitive and vulnerable and loves making friends.   Homer Zuckerman – Fern’s Uncle30’s – 40’s Fern’s uncle who lives nearby. He owns a farm and has many animals.   Edith Zuckerman – Fern’s Aunt30’s – 40’s Fern’s aunt who is kind and honest.   Lurvy 20’s – 40’s A worker at Zuckerman’s farm. He is active and hard-working.   Templeton -Flexible A rat – crafty and selfish, he collects and stores bizarre odds and ends, only does things to help himself.   Charlotte Teen-Adult A spider who is true to her word and befriends Wilbur.   Goose / Gander Teen-Adult Always together, both stutter, are protective of their eggs/children   Goslings / Sheep / Lambs  Youth – Teens Barnyard animals, interact with Wilbur, friendly/curious   Chorus (3)Teen-Adult Partial   Narrators – must work well together, & respond quickly to each other – very expressive   Uncle Tween-Adult Large Pig, very arrogant, somewhat condescending to Wilbur   Reporter / Photographer / Spectator’s / Judges / Fairgoers / AnnouncerFlexible – Youth through Adult needed Ensemble roles, may be doubled   Special Notes for Auditioners: Readings will be from the script, provided at auditions. Please dress in comfortable clothing. You only need to attend one night of auditions. Please bring a resume and head shot if you have one (not necessary if you do not). Rehearsals will be 2-3 evenings per week, Sundays – Thursdays. Rehearsal schedule will be set after show is cast. Please be prepared to list potential conflicts for rehearsals and performances.   Sponsored by:  The Piano Studio owned and operated by Denise Gonsiewski when you are ready to learn how to play the piano. All ages welcomed!   The theatre is Air-Conditioned and Wheelchair Accessible.   Theater Location 689 Amwell Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Telephone: 908-369-7469 Email: webmaster@svptheatre.org Website: http://www.svptheatre.org Mailing Address 601 Route 206 Suite 26-216 Hillsborough, NJ 08844     Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.