Audition for The Little Theatre
READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT?
Audition for one or more of our shows this season!
We keep auditions as easy and stress-free as possible. No appointments, and everyone is welcome! All who are interested are encouraged to audition; unless otherwise noted any race or ethnicity is welcome. Our goal is for those on the stage to represent those in the community.
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At the audition you will fill out an audition form and conflict sheet when you arrive, so please bring your calendar. Your photo will be take for reference.
For plays, you'll be asked to do cold readings ("sides"); for musicals, you'll sing a song you've prepared and possibly learn a short choreography routine.
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At The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem everyone is welcome to audition and no role is cast before auditions take place.
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Questions about auditions? Email kristina@ltofws.org
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Auditions For
E(a)rnest
Adapted by Emily Emerson from the play by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Amy da Luz
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​WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Auditions: Monday, October 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm
Callbacks (if needed/by invitation): Wednesday, October 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Little Theatre Center, 4015 Brownsboro Rd., Winston-Salem
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​WHO ARE WE CASTING?
Roles are available for 5-6 men (ages 20-75) and 3 women (ages 18-75).
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​WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?
Please read the character descriptions and performance schedule below. Auditions will consist of reading from sides. Please bring your calendar and be prepared to list all potential conflicts for the rehearsal and performance period.
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​WHAT ARE THE REHEARSAL DATES?
Be a part of bringing this new play adaptation to the stage! While rehearsals are not scheduled to begin until January 25, 2027, there will be earlier readings, allowing the cast and creative team additional time to develop and refine the piece with the playwright. An initial read of the preliminary script will be done in early November, followed by dates (TBD) to go over revisions in December and January.
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​WHEN ARE THE PERFORMANCES?
March 12-14 & 18-21, 2027
Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinees at 2 pm
All performances will be held at the Hanesbrands Theatre
209 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem
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​WHAT IS THIS SHOW ABOUT?
High society, low honesty, and impeccable punchlines collide in E(a)rnest. Two men, two aliases, and far too many romantic complications create a whirlwind of clever lies and outrageous misunderstandings. With Wilde’s legendary wit reimagined through a modern lens, this comedy proves that the truth is overrated—and being earnest is optional.
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​WHAT CHARACTERS WILL BE CAST?
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Polished British/Victorian accents will be developed during rehearsals, but feel free to use one at your audition if you’re comfortable doing so.
Jack (John) Worthing, JP: (male/age: 20-30)
The protagonist, a responsible country gentleman living a double life as his fictional wicked brother “Ernest.”
Algernon Moncrieff: (male/age: 20-30)
Jack’s witty, charming, and flamboyant friend in London who invents an invalid friend named “Bunbury” to escape social obligations.
Gwendolen Fairfax: (female/age: 20s)
Algernon’s cousin and Jack’s love interest, who is fixated on marrying someone named Ernest.
Cecily Cardew: (female/age: 18-early 20s)
Jack’s wealthy, imaginative ward, who falls in love with Jack’s fictional brother Ernest before even meeting him.
Lady Augusta Bracknell: (male/age: 45-65)
Algernon’s domineering, snobbish aunt and Gwendolen’s mother, known for her brutal social commentary.
Miss Letitia Prism: (female/age: 30-75)
Cecily’s pedantic, absent-minded governess.
Reverend Canon Casuble: (male/age: 45+)
The local rector who harbors a quiet affection for Miss Prism.
Lane: (male/any age)
Algernon’s sharp, cynical manservant.
Merriman: (male/any age)
Jack’s traditional country house butler (often doubled with Lane)
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Save time at the audition and fill out the form online.
Paper copies will be available to fill out at auditions as well.​
Auditions For
Intimate Apparel
By Lynn Nottage | Directed by Darleny Del Rosario
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​WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Monday, November 16, from 6:00-8:00 pm
Callbacks (if needed/by invitation): Thursday, November 19, from 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Little Theatre's Pirolo Joyce Center at 4015 Brownsboro Rd., Winston-Salem.
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​WHO ARE WE CASTING?
Roles are available for 4 women (ages 20-70) and 2 men (ages 20-70).
​WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?
Please read the character descriptions and performance schedule below. Auditions will consist of reading from sides. Please bring your calendar and be prepared to list all potential conflicts for the rehearsal and performance period.
​WHAT ARE THE REHEARSAL DATES?
First read through is scheduled for Monday, December 7. Rehearsals will generally be held Mondays through Fridays from 7-10 pm. This is subject to change depending on the cast’s availability and the creative team’s discretion. Rehearsals will pause for the holidays from December 19 through January 3 and resume Monday, January 4.
​WHEN ARE THE PERFORMANCES?
February 5-7 & 12-14, 2027
Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinees at 2 pm
All performances will be held at the Hanesbrands Theatre
209 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem
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​WHAT IS THIS SHOW ABOUT?
Set in turn-of-the-century New York, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, a gifted seamstress whose work brings joy to others while her own heart remains painfully unfulfilled. As dreams of love collide with harsh realities, she must confront what she truly wants—and what she may have already lost. Told with exquisite restraint and emotional depth, this play is a powerful exploration of love in all its complicated forms.​
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​WHAT CHARACTERS WILL BE CAST?
Esther Mills
A 35-year-old African-American seamstress who is skilled at sewing beautiful corsets and lingerie. She is hard-working, virtuous, and dreams of opening a beauty parlor.
George Armstrong
A handsome Barbadian laborer working on the Panama Canal. He starts a letter-writing romance with Esther after hearing about her.
Mr. Marks
A gentle Romanian-Jewish fabric merchant in his thirties. He shares a quiet, respectful, and deep connection with Esther over fine textiles.
Mayme
An African-American piano player and sex worker in her thirties. She is a close friend of Esther who orders custom lingerie.
Mrs. Van Buren
A wealthy, lonely white woman in her early thirties. She buys elaborate corsets from Esther and develops an unexpected friendship with her.
Mrs. Dickson
A widowed African-American woman who runs the Manhattan boarding house where Esther lives. She acts as a maternal mentor to Esther.
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Save time at the audition and fill out the form online.
Paper copies will be available to fill out at auditions as well.​