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Aurora Players Theatre in Hamlin Park is pleased to announce auditions for its Summer 2025 outdoor production: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, directed by Brian Tabak.Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 10am-12:30pm and Monday, March 10 from 6-8:30pm at Nativity Lutheran Church. If necessary, callbacks will be held on March 12, and any actors needed for callbacks will be notified March 10. Sides will be provided.
SHOW DATES
July 18-20, Aug 1-3 & Aug 15-17 at 7:30pm
REHEARSALS
- A read‐through will be held Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm at Nativity Lutheran Church. Headshots for publicity and costume measurements will be taken at read-through.
- Rehearsals will begin on: Tuesday, May 27 at Nativity Lutheran Church. Please make sure that you have identified all your conflicts on the audition form.
- All rehearsals will take place Monday-Friday between 6:30 PM and 10 PM. Exact dates announced at first rehearsal.
To request an audition slot, please sign up using the form here: https://forms.gle/Dmj1Pf6KuW8ekmJ96
For more information, view the Audition Info Sheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ej5s47E_05LfNOsx9tZYhlneGXuxHwcV/view?usp=sharing
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl, but vain & self-centered Edward doesn’t care; he has no interest in anyone besides himself. Edward is
accidentally thrown overboard on an ocean voyage and so begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations who teach Edward valuable lessons. Through his miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
The 6 actors in this show play more than 30 different characters in total; most of the roles give the actor the opportunity to play multiple characters. This allows for flexible casting with age, gender, and character assignment. The breakdown below is the most likely casting for the main characters, but the ages, genders, and character assignments of the actors who are cast are not strict req’s. Actors will also play additional minor roles not listed here.
Actor A (Any Gender, Age 15-Adult)
Edward
Edward is an expensive china rabbit who thinks very highly of himself. The rabbit himself is “played” by a toy rabbit who can neither move nor speak. This actor works as the “interpreter” for Edward, voicing his thoughts and emotions. Ideally, this actor could play an instrument (guitar, banjo, violin, accordion, etc) while acting, but this is not required. Edward is in every scene and, through his interactions with the other characters, eventually learns the importance of love.
Actor B (Female/NB, Adult)
Narrator / Traveler
A very active part of the story - integral to every scene. Is charged with guiding our audience through this sometimes emotional story and bridging the gap, along with the Actor playing Edward, between our toy rabbit’s thoughts and the audience.
Pellegrina
Abilene’s caring no-nonsense grandmother who is a bit suspicious of Edward.
Actor C (Female/NB, Age 15-30)
Abilene
10 years old. Edward’s original owner. Caring, playful, and loving.
Sarah Ruth
4 years old. Timid. Is ill & weak with tuberculosis, and has frequent coughing fits. Speaks mostly in 1-2 word sentences.
Lolly
Adult daughter of Nellie & Lawrence. A cold, somewhat uncaring, businesswoman from the big city.
Actor D (Male/NB, Adult)
Bull
A kind, cheerful hobo who is lost, but doesn’t seem to mind as long as he is in the company of others, including his best friend and dog, Lucy.
Neal
A gruff, no-nonsense, mean diner owner from Memphis.
Lucius
A kindly, matter-of-fact doll mender. Very good at his job and knows it.
Actor E (Female/NB, Age 15-Adult)
Nellie
A kind-hearted, sad woman adjusting to being an empty-nester. Lives a quiet rural life. Lawrence’s wife.
Lucy
Bull’s old, loyal, protective, curious dog. Does not speak. Barks.
Marlene
Stereotypical southern diner waitress, full of “darlin’”s and “sugar”s
Actor F (Male/NB, Age 15-Adult)
Bryce
10ish years old. Hard-worker out on the farm. Heart of gold. Cares for and protects his sister, Sara Ruth, at all costs. Always seems to have a runny nose. Plays the harmonica and turns Edward into a marionette.
Lawrence
A kind-hearted fisherman living a rural life. Loves his wife. Nellie’s husband.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052-2004, United States,East Aurora, New York
