Important dates
Auditions: Monday, March 15, 6:30-9:30pm, Gaddy Goodwin Teaching Theatre at RLT
Callbacks: Thursday, March 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Dates for Teens On Stage Conservatory: June 21-July 15 (Off July 5)
Times for Teens On Stage Conservatory: 9:00am-5:00pm
Performance Dates: July 16-25
About the show
In spite of being baffled by the overnight appearance of what appears to be a rock with a leg, all of the woodland creatures are deciding which events will take place to honor Sports Day. Mr. Sett, a badger, is disturbed that there is not much interest in the Grass Eating Competition, the Tree Climbing Competition or even the Curling in a Ball and Rolling down a Hill Race. His disappointment grows worse when he is informed that Reynard, the fox has sprained a paw and will not compete with Mr. Fleet in the Cross Country.
None of the animals volunteer to race the boastful Hare until suddenly the rock with a leg moves and they meet Mr. Sloe, a Tortoise who accepts the challenge. The play presents a behind the scenes look at one of the most celebrated of all races, the race between the slow moving Tortoise and the scatter brained boastful Hare as they make their way through a world of confusing, foolish and unintelligible humans. The script offers wonderful and challenging roles for teen actors.
About the roles
Roles are available for actors ages 13–18.
Note: Even though some animal characters are listed as Mr. or Mrs. these may be changed to reflect actor playing the role.
- Mr. Fleet: Proud, boastful Hare.
- Mr. Sett: A Badger, Leader of the Woodlands
- Mrs. Warren: A Rabbit
- Mr. Spiney: A Hedgehog
- Mr. Paddle: A Water-Rat
- Mr. Brush: A Squirrel
- Mr. Sloe: A wise Tortoise
- Mrs. Dark: A Rook
- Mr. Basket: A Dog belonging to two human girls
- Jackie: Young human belonging to Mr. Basket, the Dog
- Robin: Another Young human belonging to Mr. Basket, the Dog
- Maude: The young woman half of the courting couple
- George: The young man half of the courting couple
- Mr. Urban Notcouth: A picnicker.
- Mrs. Urban Notcouth: His wife
- Sophia Notcouth: His daughter
- Brando Notcouth: His son
- Fisherman/Farmer Black:
- Sheep: Actors playing Hedgehog, Rat, Rook, Rabbit may play these delightful roles.
- Mrs. Stainer: Nearsighted woman. Actor playing Rat may play this role.
A note about the humans: Their speech is unintelligible to the animals. Actors will speak a language written for this production which reflects the playwright’s suggestions for what they are saying. This offers a wonderful challenge to actors to convey intention and text without the use of English words.
About the auditions
Actors should come prepared to present a one minute monologue (please no longer) and to participate in movement exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing which allows freedom of movement and closed toe (sneaker like) shoes.
Perusal copies of the script are available for a 48 hour checkout from the RLT business office which is in the rear of the building and opened Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm. Please call the RLT business office (919-821-4579) to check on availability.
About registration
Admission to Teens on Stage is by audition. Once accepted, please submit a registration form with $100.00 deposit due no later than April 30.
Teens On Stage Conservatory Cost: $650.00
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