Knoxville Children’s Theatre (KCT) will hold auditions on Monday, April 8 for the upcoming stage production of FANTASTIC MR.FOX, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl. KCT Alum and 2 time Tony award winner Ashlee Latimer will direct the production.
Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to get rid of the fox by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn. Ultimately, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends, all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.
The audition will take place from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at KCT at 109 E. Churchwell Avenue.
Auditions are by appointment only. Auditionees may choose from the following appointment times: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM. Six auditionees will be seen at each appointment time; a maximum of 42 auditionees will be seen.
There are at least 18 available roles, including excellent roles for both boys and girls. The minimum age to audition is 8 years old, and the maximum age is 18.
There are at least 3 roles for actors making their KCT debuts.
Auditionees should prepare a SHORT (one-minute) monologue from a play or novel. The monologue should feature a theatrical level of volume and expression.
The play’s genre is adventure/comedy. Choose an appropriate monologue with large theatrical ranges, preferably from a published play. No songs or poems. Please, no monologues from films or television shows. Monologues will be evaluated on volume, clearness of diction, depth of emotional expression, and comic timing. Ability of physical transformation is an advantage.
You will find some helpful tips for your audition by visiting our website: https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/audition-tips/