By Thornton Wilder
Audition Dates: September 15 – 17, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
Choose your audition slot here. Roles are unpaid.
Video auditions are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you are unable to attend the audition dates, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org to discuss submitting a video.
Production Dates: November 14 – 30, 2025 (12 Performances Total)
Rehearsal Start Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 (Monday – Friday from 7:00 – 10:00 pm)
Director: Daniel Eilola
Where: The Lake Worth Playhouse – 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460
What to Prepare:
We encourage actors of all identities, experiences, and backgrounds to audition. Roles may be cast in a non-traditional or color-conscious manner to reflect our inclusive vision for the production. Our goal is to represent the richness and variety of our community on stage.
- Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
- Actors may be asked to play multiple roles, including ensemble parts.
- Please bring a headshot and resume if available.
About the Show:
A landmark in American drama, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town tells the story of a small town, Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, to tell us the story of every town, the whole world over. Narrated by the “Stage Manager”, we follow the Gibbs and Webb families, residents of Grover’s Corners, through twelve years of life and its changes. Wilder delivers universal truths about what it means to be human. With humor, wit, and exceptionally powerful storytelling, Our Town offers a unique opportunity for audience members to make precisely that realization.
Available Roles (The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with.):
Stage Manager – The omniscient narrator guiding the audience through Grover’s Corners, sometimes taking on other roles.
Dr. Frank Gibbs – The Town Doctor, father to George and Rebecca.
Mrs. Julia Hersey Gibbs – Dr. Gibbs’ wife, mother to George and Rebecca.
George Gibbs – a high school student and son of Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs, falls in love with Emily Webb.
Rebecca Gibbs – George’s younger sister; later elopes with a traveling salesman.
Emily Webb – A Thoughtful and intelligent young woman, falls in love with George.
Mr. Charles Webb – Emily’s father, editor of the local newspaper.
Mrs. Myrtle Webb – Emily’s mother, concerned with social matters.
Wally Webb – Emily’s younger brother.
Simon Stimson – Choirmaster with a troubled past.
Howie Newsome – The milkman, well-known in town.
Joe and Si Crowell – The local paperboys
Professor Willard – The college lecturer delivering a history of Grover’s Corners. c
Woman on the Balcony – Townswoman attending events, reflecting the social voice of the town.
Large Ensemble / Townspeople – A substantial ensemble will portray citizens of Grover’s Corners: shopkeepers, neighbors, classmates, friends, children, and other members of the community.
Online submissions are on a case-by-case basis.
For questions or to request further information, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org.
The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with. The Lake Worth Playhouse strives to make all of our staff and volunteers feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
The Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre that provides entertainment, education and opportunities for artistic expression through volunteerism and community involvement and support.