MTVarts proudly announces auditions for the next production in its Classic Series, To Kill a Mockingbird — a timeless American drama exploring justice, courage, and compassion.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Harper Lee | Stage Adaptation
MTVarts Classic Series
Audition Details:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
warehouse14 – MTVarts
14 East Ohio Street
Callbacks – you will be notified by text message
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
warehouse14 – MTVarts
14 East Ohio Street
Performance Dates:
May 8–10, 2026
Woodward Opera House
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
No prepared monologue required.
Accent work encouraged but not required.
Please bring a list of all known conflicts.
WHO SHOULD AUDITION
MTVarts welcomes:
First-time performers
Actors returning to the stage
Experienced actors interested in ensemble-driven storytelling
Several principal roles are precast, but this production strongly features the ensemble,
offering meaningful stage time, character work, and opportunities for growth.
FEATURED ENSEMBLE WORK
Ensemble performers are central to the storytelling and will be highly visible throughout the
production, including:
• Courtroom scenes shaping tension and moral weight
• Maycomb townspeople who define the community
• Storytelling transitions supporting the narrator
• Role-doubling opportunities for variety and presence
Ensemble roles are essential — not background-only.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
PRECAST ROLES
Atticus Finch – 40s–50s
Jean Louise Finch (Adult Scout / Narrator) – 24–35
Bob Ewell – 30s–40s
Judge Taylor – 50s–70s
Tom Robinson – 20s–40s
Reverend Sykes – 30s–60s
AVAILABLE ROLES
Calpurnia – 30s–50s
Sheriff Heck Tate – 40s–50s
Mayella Ewell – Late teens–20s
Mr. Gilmer / Walter Cunningham Sr. / Ensemble Adults
Children:
Scout Finch (8–12)
Jem Finch (10–14)
Dill Harris (8–12)
Walter Cunningham Jr. (8–12)
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
CONTENT ADVISORY
This production addresses racism, injustice, and discrimination, and includes strong
language and intense courtroom testimony. All material will be handled with care and
respect.
