Sunday, May 10
from 2:00PM – 3:30PM & 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Monday, May 11
from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
The Broadview Heights Spotlights will hold auditions for its summer youth production (Ages 8 – 18) of A Wrinkle in Time by Morgan Gould from the novel by Madeleine L’Engle.
Auditions will take place in scheduled 1.5-hour slots on Sunday, May 10 from 2:00PM – 3:30PM and 3:30PM – 5:00PM; and Monday, May 11 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM. Please sign up for an available slot via SignUpGenius.
This production, directed by Calvin Adkins, is audition-based and does not have a registration fee or participation fee. It will rehearse primarily Monday – Thursday evenings, with some weekend afternoons as needed. The show runs on Fridays – Sundays for two weekends, July 17 – 26.
Auditioners should come prepared for improv warm-ups followed by cold reads with other auditioners. No singing or memorization will be required, but it is recommended that auditioners are familiar with the story and its characters and themes. Auditioners are expected to arrive on time and stay at auditions for the full duration of their slot.
You may read a version of the script for free by creating an account on the publisher’s website:
https://www.yourstagepartners.com/a-wrinkle-in-time-gould-full-length#previewScript
Auditioners should sign up for one of the time slots via SignUpGenius.
For more information, including a show synopsis and character breakdown, please visit www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.
Click here to sign up for an audition slot.
Show Synopsis
Based on the classic young-adult science fiction novel, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, this play tells the story of one of literature’s most enduring young heroines. Mr. Murray has disappeared, so his daughter, Meg, finds herself joining forces with an unlikely group of adventurers to battle the forces of evil, rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. While it doesn’t come easy, in the end, Love does overcome evil.
Character Roles
All roles are available.
The production team plans to cast a Greek chorus, which will also double multiple smaller rules.
- Meg Murray – a headstrong but loving girl who becomes an unlikely heroine.
- Charles Wallace Murray – her unusually intelligent and intuitive younger brother.
- Calvin O’Keefe – a likeable and brave boy who joins Meg and Charles Wallace on their journey.
- Mrs. Whatsit – a funny old woman who was once a star. She guides the children on their journey.
- Mrs. Who – Mrs. Whatsit’s companion. who often speaks in literary quotes.
- Mrs. Which – the oldest and most powerful celestial woman, who is made of light.
- Mother – Meg and Charles Wallace’s lovely mother. A scientist. Ensemble member.
- Aunt Beast – a kind alien. Ensemble member.
- The Happy Medium – a cheery fortune teller. Ensemble member.
- Father – Meg and Charles Wallace’s brave father. A scientist. Ensemble member in Act I.
- Red-Eyed Man – a man with hypnotic powers who serves the evil IT. Ensemble member.
- Bully – a student who bullies Meg and Charles Wallace. Ensemble member.
- Teacher – a discouraging teacher. Ensemble member.
- Sandy – Meg and Charles Wallace’s older brother. Ensemble member.
- Dennys – Meg and Charles Wallace’s older brother. Ensemble member.
- Postal Worker – a postal worker. Ensemble member.
- Principal – the principal of Meg’s school. Ensemble member.
- Camazotz Mother – a mother living on the planet Camazotz. Ensemble member.
- Little Boy – a child living on the planet Camazotz. Ensemble member.
- Newspaper Boy – a newspaper boy living on the planet Camazotz. Ensemble member.
For remaining questions, please reach out to the director, CalvinGeorgeAdkins@gmail.com.
