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
Performer #1 | Plays Wilbur, the endearing runt pig full of heart and wonder, and is part of the Chorus.
Performer #2 | Plays Charlotte, the wise and graceful spider whose clever webs save Wilbur, and is part of the Chorus.
Performer #3 | Plays Lurvy, the kindly farmhand; Templeton, the sly, self-serving rat; the lively Announcer at the Fair; and is part of the Chorus..
Performer #4 | Plays Mrs. Arable, Fern’s caring mother; the chatty and excitable Goose; and is part of the Chorus.
Performer #5 |Plays Mr. Arable, Fern’s practical father; the blustery, protective Gander; and is part of the Chorus.
Performer #6 | Plays Homer Zuckerman, the no-nonsense farmer; the wry, world-weary Sheep; Uncle, the prize pig at the fair, and is part of the Chorus.
Performer #7 |Plays Fern Arable, the compassionate young girl who first saves Wilbur; and is part of the Chorus. Seeking performers ages 9 to 14.
Performer #8 |Plays Avery, Fern’s mischievous brother; a bustling Reporter/Photographer at the fair; and is part of the Chorus. Seeking performers ages 14 to 17.
All roles will be understudied. There will be no double casting of youth roles for this production. Understudies will be cast during the principal audition process.
EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS
WHEN: Monday, October 6 from 1pm to 8pm
WHERE: Wheelock Family Theatre (180 Riverway)
Performers will be seen in 5 minute appointments and are asked to prepare a monologue of your choosing OR select up to two sides from the show. Sides can found here. A reader will be provided.
Online appointments are now closed. However, space remains throughout the day and we will strive to see every performer who is able to join us for these auditions.
Please note:
- Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits.
- Non-union performers 18+ will be seen throughout the day as time permits.
NON-UNION YOUTH AUDITIONS
WHEN: Monday, October 13 from 4pm to 9pm
WHERE: Wheelock Family Theatre (180 Riverway)
Performers will sign-up for a 30-minute audition timeslot but will be seen individually based on the order they arrive within their given slot. Performers and are asked to prepare the appropriate side(s) for FERN and/or AVERY. Sides can found here. A reader will be provided.
Online appointments are no longer available.
Please note:
- Equity members be seen on Monday, October 6.
- Non-union performers 18+ will be seen on Monday, October 6 as time permits.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15 from 4pm to 9pm
WHAT: Individuals invited to callbacks will be emailed with what to prepare no less than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled date. Anyone unable to come to auditions or callbacks for any reason should email wftcast@bu.edu for more information on possible next steps.
We appreciate your interest in Charlotte’s Web, however will not be accepting unsolicited video auditions for this production.
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