Announcing auditions for OUR TOWN by Thorton Wilder
Come join us as we kick off our 70th season with Thornton Wilder’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Our Town! Set in the small community of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, the play follows the everyday lives of its residents as they experience love, family, loss and the passage of time. With simple staging and a deeply human story, Our Town celebrates the beauty found in ordinary moments, and reminds us to cherish every second while we live it.
Directed by Dennis Dunn. We welcome performers of all experience levels to audition for this moving and enduring American masterpiece!
Audition information:
Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm
Wednesday, July 15, 7 pm
Thursday, July 16 may be used for callbacks as well.
Join us at First Parish Hall, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA, 2332. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.
Show dates are November 13 through 22, 2026.
THE CAST IS AS FOLLOWS:
Stage Manager – Must be a good storyteller, able to command the stage and engage the audience. Loves people, easy going and grounded with a clear wisdom. This character is the all-knowing narrator who may be speaking for the author. The Stage Manager literally sets the stage, describes the action and introduces the actors. Steps in and out of the action as other characters: a minister, a drug store owner, a neighbor lady passing by.
Emily Webb – female. Goes from age 16 to 20. In 1901 the age 16 was more sincere and innocent than today. The love story with her and George is the spine of the action of the play. She has the strongest love of life and enthusiasm.
Mr. Charles Webb – male age between 30 and 55 or so. He is highly educated and is the editor and owner of the only local newspaper. Has a strong connection with his daughter.
Mrs. Myrtle Webb – female age between 30 and 55 or so.
Wally Webb – young boy age 11 to 13.
George Gibbs – male. Goes from age 16 to 20, (and is 32 in the final act appearance). It is a 16 of 1901 which is a sincere and naïve age. He is an idealist and a romantic. The love story with him and Emily is the spine of the action of the play. He strongly and sincerely desires to be the best person he can be for the love of his life.
Dr. Frank Gibbs – male age between 30 and 55 or so. He is a doctor and family man. Romantic and in love with his wife.
Mrs. Julia Gibbs – female age between 30 and 55 or so. Mother of George & Rebecca. Strong love for her family. A romantic who dreams of visiting Paris. Strong connection with her son.
Rebecca Gibbs – young girl age 11 to 13. Has a strong sense of energy and wonder about the world. Amazed at the stars and the earth’s place in the galaxy. Has a strong & important short speech about this at the end of Act 1.
Joe Crowell – male, age 14 or so. Delivers the newspapers and sets up important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town. Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles.
Howie Newsome – male, age 14 or so. Delivers the milk, leading the horse and wagon. Sets up important sense of friendliness among the neighbors of the small town. Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles.
Simon Stimson – adult male; unspecified age. Leader of the church choir, but has deep problems and a clear drinking problem. Attitude is acerbic, he/she is possibly depressed. Stimson’s drinking is the town’s scandalous gossip.
Constable Warren – adult male, age unspecified. Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles.
Professor Willard – A professor at the State University who gives the audience a report on Grover’s Corners. Professor Willard appears once and then disappears.
Mrs. Soames – adult female, age unspecified. Sings in the choir and loves to spread gossip. Actor will also play one or two ensemble roles.
Other Ensemble Roles: Three Baseball Players, Woman on the Balcony, Man in the Auditorium, Lady in the Box, Si Crowell, Sam Craig, Joe Stoddard
The Bay Players and TheatreLab present THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh
Thanks for joining us during our 2025-2026 season and being part of the action! This fall, we’re thrilled to celebrate seven decades of creating unforgettable stories with you, and as we kick off our landmark 70th year, the curtain will rise on three more incredible shows that promise to entertain, inspire and delight.
But before the season begins, we’re proud to present a special production of Martin McDonagh’s THE PILLOWMAN, produced in conjunction with TheatreLab and directed by Christa Dunn! Two performances only!
Friday, August 7, 8 pm
Saturday, August 8, 8 pm
Stay tuned for announcements about what’s coming up in the fall, and from all of us at The Bay Players, thank you for being part of our tradition!