Auditions for “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Auditions will be held for Harper Lee’s classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” Monday and Tuesday evenings, November1st & 2nd at McDonough Presbyterian Church from 7:00-9:00 pm. (Directions may be found at the church website: mcdonoughpresbyterian.com)

Everyone should come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue. You will also be expected to read from the script. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held Thursday, November 4th, at 7:00pm.

Characters

* Indicates African-American Role

Jean Louise Finch - Scout grown older but re-living the dramatic

moments of her youth.

Scout - Young girl about nine years old or older. Very forthright, honest.

Jem - Scout's older brother. (12?) Protective, struggling to

understand his father.

Atticus - Their father. Late 40's. Reserved. Quietly courageous.

Dill - About Jem's age, maybe younger. Friend. Respects Atticus.

*Calpurnia - Their housekeeper. Proud, capable. Self-educated.

*Tom Robinson - Strong man falsely accused. Shows kindness and dignity. Sensitive.

*Helen Robinson - Tom's wife. In shock because of the accusation against her

husband. She's living a nightmare.

*Reverend Sykes - Minister. Well-respected. Preacher voice.

Maudie Atkinson - Neighbor lady. About Atticus' age. Good woman.

Stephanie Crawford - Neighborhood gossip. Loves stirring things up.

Mrs. Dubose - Elderly neighbor. Ill, bitter, angry.

Nathan Radley/ Boo Radley - Father/reclusive son. Saves Scout's life.

Walter Cunningham - Hard-up farmer. Shares the prejudices of the time, but can be reached.

Heck Tate - Town sheriff who does his duty without favor.

Judge Taylor - Does what he can to see justice done. Sympathetic to Tom.

Mr. Gilmer - Prosecutor who regretfully does his job.

Bob Ewell - Small man. Poor, petty. Cruel. Insecure.

MayElla Ewell - His daughter. Lonely. Overworked. Fights to survive.

*Other townspeople, farmers, friends.

If you need further information contact Mary Ellen Lundy at 770-265-7989 or

Robert Oden at 404-502-2916