Auditions: To Kill a Mockingbird
Directed by Ryan ewing and brit taylor
Audition Dates
Monday, March 23 — 5PM
Friday, March 27 — 5PM
Sunday, March 29 — 12PM – 2PM
Auditions will be held at The Historic Masonic Theatre 514 Hancock Street in Downtown New Bern
An Invitation to Audition
If you’ve been looking for a show where the work truly matters, we hope you’ll come audition for this one.
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most powerful stories ever brought to the American stage. Set in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression, the play follows Scout Finch as she watches her father, Atticus, defend a Black man falsely accused of a terrible crime. Through the eyes of a child, the story explores empathy, courage, prejudice, and what it means to stand up for justice when it would be easier to stay silent.
For actors, this is a rare opportunity to be part of a story that is both deeply human and profoundly important. The play is filled with richly drawn characters, moments of humor and warmth, and scenes that challenge performers to tell the truth on stage.
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Whether you are a seasoned performer or someone stepping onto the stage for the first time, there is a place for you in this room. We are building a rehearsal space that is collaborative, supportive, and alive with discovery. A place where actors take risks, support one another, and bring this unforgettable story to life together.
If that kind of work excites you, we hope you’ll join us.
Come audition. Bring your voice. Bring your curiosity. Bring your courage.
We can’t wait to see you.
About the Show
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was published in 1960 and quickly became one of the most beloved novels in American literature. Inspired by Lee’s childhood in Monroeville, Alabama, the story examines racial injustice, compassion, moral courage, and the loss of innocence through the eyes of young Scout Finch.
More than sixty years later, the story remains as powerful and relevant as ever. At its heart, To Kill a Mockingbird reminds us that understanding others — even when it’s difficult — is one of the most important acts of humanity.
RiverTowne Players is proud to bring this important story to the stage and invite actors from across our community to help tell it.