Auditions for To Kill a Mockingbird

The Dayton Playhouse will hold open auditions for Harper Lee’s classic To Kill a Mockingbird at 7 p.m. Jan. 21, 22.  Production dates are March 8 through 17. Director Matthew Smith is looking for a variety of actors to play the many characters in this poignant production. Individuals auditioning will be reading from the script. Learn more at our Audition Page.Character Breakdown:Jean Louis Finch (Scout) (8-11) a young girlJem (12-14) her brotherAtticus (45-55) their fatherCalpurnia (30-50) an African-American housekeeperMaudie Atkinson (30-50) neighborStephanie Crawford (30-50) neighborMrs. Dubose (60+) neighborNathan Radley (35-55) neighborArthur Radley (Boo) (30-45) neighborDill (8-11) a young boyHeck Tate (45+) the sheriffJudge Taylor (45+) the judgeReverend Sykes (30+) an African-American ministerMayella Ewell (18-22) a young womanBob Ewell (40-55) her fatherWalter Cunningham (40+) a farmerMr. Gilmer (30+) Public prosecutorTom Robinson (25-35) a young African-American manClerk (20-50) clerk of the courtTownspeople (all ages)The Dayton Playhouse is located at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 in the Wegerzyn MetroPark. The Dayton Playhouse is a community theater providing outstanding theatrical productions to Miami Valley audiences of all ages for more than 50 years. The Playhouse is nationally recognized for FutureFest, an annual festival of new plays.