Auditions

KNOXVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB”

 

Auditions: Monday, July 13

Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive

 

Knoxville Children’s Theatre (KCT) will hold auditions on Monday, July 13 for the upcoming stage adaptation of the classic children’s novel Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre Director of Education, Taylor Wingate, will direct this production.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

Charlotte’s Web is one of the top 100 best-selling books of all time and the best-selling children’s paperback book ever published. The New York Times called it “just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done.” Tony Award-winning playwright Joseph Robinette’s touching and faithful adaptation brings E. B. White’s beloved story to life on the KCT stage.

In rural Maine, Wilbur, a young orphan pig, is loved by his owner, Fern Arable. But when Wilbur grows too large to remain at home, he is sent to the Zuckerman farm, where his future seems certain. There he befriends Charlotte, a wise and compassionate spider who lives in a corner of the barn. Determined to save Wilbur from slaughter, Charlotte spins a series of miraculous messages that transform the little pig into a local celebrity.

Filled with humor, warmth, and unforgettable characters, Charlotte’s Web is a timeless story about friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love.

 

AUDITION DETAILS

• Date: Monday, July 13
  • Time Slots: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM
  • Auditions are by appointment only
  • Six auditionees per slot
  • Maximum of 42 auditionees
  • Roles available for actors ages 8–18
  • Up to 19 roles available, including excellent opportunities for both boys and girls
  • There are at least four roles for actors making their KCT debuts

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Prepare a SHORT (one-minute) monologue from a published play or novel

• Do not select material from Charlotte’s Web
  • Choose a monologue that reflects the drama/fantasy style of the play
  • No songs or poems
  • Monologues from film and television are discouraged
  • Memorization is REQUIRED
• For information on how to prepare a monologue from an appropriate book, see our “Audition Tips” link below.

Monologues will be evaluated on:

• Volume and projection
  • Clarity of diction
  • Depth of emotional expression
  • Comic timing or dramatic intensity
  • Physical commitment and transformation

Auditionees should bring their calendars. All conflicts must be listed at auditions.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Actors are permitted a maximum of four conflicts
  • Attendance at all technical rehearsals is mandatory
  • Attendance at all performances is mandatory
  • Strike following the final performance is mandatory

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Orientation & First Rehearsal:

• Monday, July 27
• Orientation begins at 6:30 PM and is required for all first-time participants.
• Rehearsal will follow from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

 

Rehearsals continue through September 10 and are generally held Sunday through Thursday evenings.

• Weekday rehearsals typically run 7:00–9:00 PM during the early weeks of rehearsal
  • Beginning on August 9th, most rehearsals shift to 6:00–9:00 PM
  • Sunday rehearsals begin at 6:00 PM and move to 5:00 PM closer to opening

There are no rehearsals 9/4-9/7 for Labor Day.

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions. All conflicts must be listed at auditions.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REHEARSALS

• August 31, 6pm – 9pm
• September 2, 5pm – 9pm
• September 3, 6pm – 9pm
• September 9, 6pm – 9pm
• September 10, 6pm – 9pm

Attendance at all technical rehearsals is required.

PERFORMANCES (MANDATORY)

September 11–27, 2026

Public Performances:

• Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 PM
  • Saturdays at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
  • Sundays at 3:00 PM

(There are no performances on Saturday 9/19 or 9/26)

School-Day Performances:

• Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM

Actors are called one hour prior to each performance.

All performances are mandatory.

STRIKE following the final performance is mandatory.

To register for an audition, please visit:

https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/register-for-an-audition/

Audition tips are available at:

https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/audition-tips/