AUDITIONS
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Jr. Playhouse
SYNOPSIS:
Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean), to get rid of the wily fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to do him in by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn by the Fantastic Mr. Fox, who ultimately devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends – all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.
CASTING:
Seeking youth actors, high school and middle school ages for following roles. All ethnicities.
MR. FOX – Very clever, sometimes overly confident. Steals food from hapless farmers.
MRS. FOX- Mr. Fox’s caring and loving wife. Mother of his chidren.
BOGGIS – Heavyset chicken farmer. I’ll tempered and gluttonous.
BUNCE – A rich farmer who raises ducks and geese. Short and relatively intelligent.
BEAN – Apple farmer. Smartest of the farmers. Very lean.
BADGER – Narrates the story. A friend to Mr. Fox, who helps him feed his family.
RAT – Surly and mean. Opposes Fox and Badger.
LITTLE FOXES – Mr. and Mrs. Fox’s children.
AUDITION CALL DATES AND TIMES:
Auditions will be held Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19 beginning at 6:00PM..
PREPARATION
You will be asked to do cold readings from script.
Please bring a recent photo or headshot.
Be prepared to provide rehearsal conflicts February 24 – March 26.
PRODUCTION RUNS March 27-30 (including 2 days of daytime performances for school groups).
PLEASE ENTER GREEN ROOM DOOR FROM REAR PARKING LOT BEHIND THE THEATRE OFF TENNESSEE AVENUE.