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! As a community theatre we encourage non-traditional casting, and encourages all who are interested to audition.
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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
What They Have
By Kate Robin
Directed by Janel Boyd
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AUDITION DETAILS
Auditions: Monday, November 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 20 from 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Little Theatre’s offices, 419 N. Spruce Street
in downtown Winston-Salem
There are roles available for 2 women (ages 35-45) and 2 men (ages 30-45).
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.
The first read through will tentatively be held Sunday, November 24, and rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Friday evenings, beginning November 25.
This is subject to change depending on the cast’s availability.
We will not rehearse on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
and New Year’s Eve.
PERFORMANCES
January 17-19, 2025
Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 2 pm
All performances will be held at Mountcastle Forum
251 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem
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SHOW DESCRIPTION
Connie and Jonas appear to have it all while their artist friends struggle to stay afloat. But a crumbling roof and a chance encounter unravel secrets and forge new bonds. This funny, poignant play reminds us that life can change in an instant.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
All characters can be portrayed by any ethnicity.
Suzanne (late 30s) is an avant-garde painter, married to Matt.
Connie (late 30s) is a celebrated movie producer, married to Jonas.
Jonas (late 30s-mid 40s) is a hotshot TV writer, married to Connie.
Matt (early 30s) is a guitarist whose only current gig is giving lessons at a public school, married to Suzanne.
AUDITIONS FOR
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
By August Wilson
Directed by Tomeka Allen
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AUDITION DETAILS
Auditions: Monday, December 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, December 18 from 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Little Theatre’s offices, 419 N. Spruce Street
in downtown Winston-Salem
There are roles available for 2 women (ages 20s-60s) and 8 men (ages 20s-70s).
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.
The first read through will tentatively be held Monday, December 30 at 6:30 pm, and rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Friday evenings.
This is subject to change depending on the cast’s availability.
PERFORMANCES
February 14-16 & 20-23, 2025
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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SHOW DESCRIPTION
It’s 1927 and Ma Rainey, also known as the "Mother of the Blues," is recording updated versions of some of her classic songs in a run-down studio in Chicago. Passionate and headstrong, Ma Rainey battles to maintain authority over her own music, even as her arrogant trumpet player, Levee, aspires to make a name for himself in the music industry.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Ma Rainey (Female, 50s-60s) Black, a popular blues singer.
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Sturdyvant (Male, 40s - 50s) White, owner of the Chicago recording studio where Ma Rainey is recording.
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Irvin (Male, 40s-50s) White, Ma Rainey’s manager and Sturdyvant’s partner.
Policeman (Male, 20s-40s) White.
Dussie Mae (Female, 20s-30s) Black, Ma Rainey’s lover.
Sylvester (Male, early 20s) Black, Ma Rainey’s nephew. He has a stutter.
Ma Rainey’s Band (Actors auditioning for these roles: knowledge of respective instruments is a plus; they are not played onstage):
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Cutler (Male, 50s) Black, trombone and guitar player.
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Toledo (Male, 60s-70s) Black, piano player.
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Slow Drag (Male, 50s) Black, the bass player.
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Levee (Male, 30s) Black, the trumpet player.