Our Town Auditions

Described as ‘the greatest American play ever written’, Our Town tells the story of the small town of
Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, in order to tell us the story of every town, the whole world over.
Narrated by the Stage Manager, we follow the Gibbs and Webb families, residents of Grover’s
Corners, through twelve years of life changes – from the mundane in Act I, ‘Daily Life,’ to the
romantic in Act II, ‘Love and Marriage,’ and finally the devastating in Act III, ‘Death and Eternity.’
Through the young lovers Emily and George, their strong and loving parents, and the many other
Grover’s Corners’ locals, Thornton Wilder delivers universal truths about what it means to be human.
‘Oh, earth,’ Emily Webb exclaims towards the play’s end, ‘you’re too wonderful for anyone to realise
you.’ With humour, wit, and exceptionally powerful storytelling, Our Town offers a unique
opportunity for audience members to make precisely that realisation.
This production will be a fresh take on the classic play, with non-traditional staging and performed on
a thrust stage.
We are looking for actors who:
● can work together as an ensemble
● have strong stagecraft skills or are willing to develop and strengthen their stagecraft
Audition Venue Name: Eltham Little Theatre
Audition Venue Address: Eltham Performing Arts Centre Rehearsal Room, 1603 Main Rd, Research VIC 3095

PERFORMANCES
Season Dates: 16 April – 1 May 2027
Showtimes:
2.00pm on: 18, 25 April, 1 May
8.00pm on: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 April, 1 May
OTHER INFORMATION
Auditions are by appointment only.
CHILD SAFETY
All cast members will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Volunteer
WWCC are free. You do not have to have a WWCC to audition, but if cast, you will be required to
complete the WWCC process.
You can find information on applying for a WWCC on the Service Victoria website.
REHEARSAL DETAILS
Read through will be during the week beginning 6 December. Day to be determined by cast
availability.
Rehearsals will begin on Sunday 14 February.
Rehearsal times:
Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm–10:00pm
Sunday afternoons 2.00pm–6.00pm, except for the following:
● Sunday 14, 21 and 28 February: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
● Sunday 4 April: 10.00am – 6.00pm
● Sunday 11 April: Teach rehearsal call time TBD.
● Production week (Sunday 11 April to Thursday 15 April) Rehearsals TBD.
Actors need to be able to commit unconditionally not only for an entire performance season but also
for all scheduled rehearsals at which their attendance is required.
Actors will be asked to provide details of any dates they are unavailable during the rehearsal process
at the audition.
For further details from the director Claire Abagia, please use the Contact Organiser button above