Auditions For Literature Live Production of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Set

Bay Street Theatre is getting ready for the LITERATURE LIVE production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to be staged Nov. 7 to Nov. 26. Local equity and non-equity actors are encouraged to audition.

The production is adapted from the book by Harper Lee and will be directed by our own Artistic Director Murphy Davis.

Equity Principal Auditions: will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Bay Street Theatre, located at the corner of Bay and Main Streets in Sag Harbor. No appointment is necessary. The producer will run all aspects of this call.

Equity Principal Auditions will also be held on Tuesday, October 11 at the Actors’ Equity Association Audition Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. located at 165 West 46th Street on the 2nd Floor. Sides will be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking all roles are available unless otherwise specified:

Jeremy Finch (Jem): Age 12. Scout’s older brother.

Calpurnia: African American, 35-50. The housekeeper. Proud and capable. Standards are high. Self-educated. Raised the motherless Scout and Jem.

Miss Maudie Atkinson: 40s-60. A neighbor. Sensitive, wise and compassionate.

Charles Baker Harris (Dill): 8-12. Small. Wise beyond his years.

Heck Tate: 30-50. The sheriff.

Mayella Ewell: 19-25. Lonely and overworked woman.

Mr. Gilmer: Prosecuting Attorney. Age 40-70.

Walter Cunningham / Judge Taylor/Boo Radley: 40-60. Three roles for one actor.

Tom Robinson: African American, 23-27. Handsome, vital. His left hand is disabled.

Bob Ewell: Age 40-50.

Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Atticus Finch are CAST.

Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. Girl, 9-12 years old. Atticus Finch is nearly 50. Scout and Jem’s father. Quietly impressive. Reserved. Civilized.


Notes: No phone calls in advance. No advanced appointment necessary. A sign up sheet will be posted at the theatre on the day of the audition. Sides for those wishing to audition will available at the Bay Street Theatre Box Office during normal hours of operation beginning Oct. 5.

Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit institution presenting new, classic and contemporary works with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community.