WALLA WALLA –The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will hold auditions Feb. 4-6 for the drama “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee (dramatized by Christopher Sergel). The play will be directed by Robert G. Randall and Cheryl Sutlick and will be produced by Barb McKinney.

The play has roles for ten male characters (age 20-70), seven female characters (age 20-70), two male characters (age 9-14), one female character (age 9-14) and additional nonspeaking roles for crowd scenes. The casting requirements include a minimum of two African-American males (ages 20-50), and two African-American females (age 20+).

Auditions will be held Monday, February 4 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (children only); and Tuesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (adults and possible children call-backs).

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is based on Harper Lee’s 1960 novel of the same name, which won the Pulitzer Prize and is a classic of modern American literature. A quiet southern town is thrown into dramatic upset when a black man in the community is accused of a crime against a white woman. The story is told from the perspective of Atticus, a defense lawyer, and his two children, Scout and Jem. The plot and characters are loosely based upon an event that occurred near the author’s hometown in Alabama in 1936.

 “To Kill a Mockingbird” is produced with permission of Dramatic Publishing Company. Performances will be March 29, 30, April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla. For more information or questions, call 509-529-3683.

Please note that this play contains adult content and racially-charged language.

The audition process at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is casual and people of all levels of experience, ethnicity, and physical ability are encouraged to participate. Prospective actors should arrive a few minutes early to fill out some paperwork, and will rotate through reading from some short scenes provided.

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, which has been producing live theater in Walla Walla since 1944. For more information about the entire 2018-2019 season of live theater at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla, please visit: ltww.org.

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is located at 1130 E Sumach in Walla Walla.