FINDING NEVERLAND
young performers auditions
Director/choreographer: brian rivell
Vocal Director: Mike Doheny
CASTING FOUR MALE-PRESENTING ACTORS — APPROXIMATELY AGES 6–14
Saturday, August 29
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Haddonfield Plays & Players
Haddonfield Plays & Players warmly invites male-presenting young performers, approximately ages 6–14, to audition for four featured boy roles in our upcoming production of Finding Neverland.
This audition is specifically for the four boy roles in the production. Age ranges are approximate, and we encourage families to consider the role that best fits each child’s age, experience, and personality.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Finding Neverland tells the story of playwright J.M. Barrie, who befriends Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, a widowed mother of four young sons. Through his friendship and adventures with George, Jack, Peter, and Michael, Barrie finds the inspiration to create Peter Pan.
The four Davies boys are featured roles and appear throughout the production.
ROLES
George (approximately ages 12–14) — The oldest and most responsible brother
Jack (approximately ages 10–12) — Mischievous, adventurous, and energetic
Peter (approximately ages 8–10) — Thoughtful and imaginative; the emotional heart of the family
Michael (approximately ages 6–8) — The youngest; playful, fearless and confident
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are required. Parents or guardians should schedule an audition by contacting Al@haddonfieldplayers.com.
Auditions will last approximately one hour. Appointment times will be available at:
● 11:00 AM
● 12:00 PM
● 1:00 PM
Each audition will include singing, dancing, and acting.
HOW TO PREPARE
Please help your child prepare the following:
● A song to sing at the audition
● Sheet music for the song or a backing track
● Comfortable clothing and shoes for movement and dancing
Performers should also be ready to participate in a short acting portion and movement/dance exercises. No previous professional experience is required. We are most interested in seeing each child’s personality, imagination, and willingness to participate.
PERFORMANCE DATES
December 4 & 5 — 8 PM
December 6 — 3 PM
December 10 & 11 — 8 PM
December 12 — 3 PM & 8 PM
December 13 — 3 PM
December 17 — 8 PM
December 18 — 3 PM & 8 PM
December 19 — 8 PM
Please also hold December 20 at 3 PM in case a performance needs to be added or rescheduled.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin in early September and will primarily take place on:
● Sunday evenings — 6–10 PM
● Monday evenings — 7–10 PM
● Wednesday evenings — 7–10 PM
Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.
Tech Week: November 29–December 4
Families should review the rehearsal and performance schedules carefully before scheduling an audition.
QUESTIONS AND AUDITION APPOINTMENTS
For questions or to schedule an audition appointment, please contact: Al@haddonfieldplayers.com
All roles are unpaid. Haddonfield Plays & Players is a community nonprofit theatre.
Haddonfield Plays and Players recognizes all the nuances within the current worldview have created divisions within our community. We believe that we can do better. The theatre community was built with the idea that many creatives in different areas can come together to tell a story. Well our story is now changing. We are committed to creating, nurturing, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we continue to carry out and expand our mission.
It is our mission to create a safe space for any actor, creative, and staff member indifferent to their race, gender, age, orientation, physical limitations, or body type. It is also our desire to help peoples from different minorities who have been typically marginalized and underrepresented a voice and a home at Haddonfield Plays and Players.
