Auditions
About Casting @ WFT
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, recognizes the need for expanding the participation of artists who have been historically underrepresented on stage due to race, ethnicity, disability, gender expression, and sexual orientation. We endeavor to cast these individuals in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane and in which their identities align with those of a character.
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.
Wheelock Family Theatre pledges to produce and celebrate theater that is representative of, and centers characters as well as actors who share the diverse and intersectional identities as those that exist within our audiences.
Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
Current Audition Opportunities
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
Artistic Personnel
Ilyse Robbins, Director
Daniel Begin, Assoc. Director
Casting Personnel
Carolyn Saxon, Casting Supervisor
Important Dates*
First Rehearsal: 3/10/26
Tech Starts: 3/26/26
Previews: 4/1, 4/2@ 10:30am & 4/3 at 2pm
Opening: 4/4 at 2pm
Closing: 4/26 at 2pm
Click here for the current rehearsal/performance calendar.
*Dates & times subject to change*
About the Show
A lively, ensemble-driven stage adaptation of E.B. White’s classic. When Wilbur the pig’s life is threatened, his wise friend Charlotte the spider weaves miraculous messages in her web to rally the barnyard and save him. Actors transform into multiple barnyard animals and townsfolk in this heartfelt tale of friendship, courage, and community.
CASTING BREAKDOWN
Wheelock Family Theatre is seeking young performers ages 6–10 to play the Baby Spiders in our upcoming production of Charlotte’s Web.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- We will cast 20 young performers to share 10 Baby Spider roles.
- Performances will be split equitably, so each child will perform in a portion of the run.
- Most Baby Spider roles are non-speaking.
- 3 baby spiders will have short speaking roles and will also appear as Goslings
AUDITION PROCESS
Auditions will take place on Friday, January 30 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm in small groups of 10–12 performers and are designed to be fun and supportive.
During the audition, performers will:
- Participate in theatre games so we can see how they play, and make bold, creative choices
- Learn a short movement combination to show how they listen, learn, and move
Have a chance to read for at least one of the three speaking Baby Spider roles. (Scene can be found here.)
WHAT TO BRING
- A current photo of your child
- A short list or resume of past theatre or performance experience, if available (this is optional)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals for Charlotte’s Web are generally held:
- Tuesday–Friday: 5:00–10:00 pm & Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am–7:00 pm (Schedule subject to change)
- Baby Spiders rehearsal will focus on early evenings and weekends
- Performers will always be released by 8:00 pm on weeknights, with the exception of the final dress rehearsal on April 31
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be shared before rehearsals begin
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
- The show runs approximately 70 minutes.
- Student matinees (no intermission): April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Public performances (with a 15-minute intermission): April 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Performers will:
- Arrive 30 minutes before each performance
- Be supervised at all times by a dedicated youth guardian
- Perform in both student matinees and public performances, with a finalized calendar created after casting
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