Audition Notice – Goodnight Mister Tom
Director: Rebecca Dickinson
Producer: Kath Townsend
Play written by David Wood, based on the novel by Michelle Magorian
Audition Dates
Adults Friday 16th June at 6.30pm (Studio)
Children Sunday 18th June at 10am (Main Theatre)
Production Dates
Monday 4th – Saturday 9th September – 7.30pm
Synopsis
Goodnight Mister Tom is a tale of two broken souls at very different ends of the age scale that celebrates the value of love and proves that friendship knows no barriers.
Based on the 1981 children’s novel of the same name, Goodnight Mister Tom follows the transformative journey of young evacuee, William Beech. During the air raids of World War Two, William is evacuated from London to a small village in the West Country. There, he is put into the care of Tom Oakley, a man who has been living as a recluse for over forty years. William comes from an abusive, sheltered background but, through Tom, he learns how to love, how to make friends, and how to be part of a family. Equally, Tom finds the company and role in life that he was desperately missing. However, when William is called back to London by his disturbed mother, William’s future looks at stake. Tom finds himself unable to give up on his young charge and he follows William to London. There, he rescues him from a desperate situation and begins to rebuild the young boy’s life once more.
Auditions
Please register in advance so that audition pieces can be emailed to you before the event.
You may not be asked to read for every part you wish to audition for or possibly asked to read for a part you have not opted for to see your range of acting/character skills.
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Roles
Roles in bold will NOT be doubled up. All other roles can be doubled up as required.
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Role |
Sex |
Age |
Description |
Lines |
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Tom Oakley |
M |
60-70 |
A loner and widower, seemingly distant and reclusive individual, clearly loved and well known by other villagers but perhaps has a gruff persona. Finds Will to be the son he never had. West Country access if possible. |
300 |
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William Beech |
M |
10 (12-16) |
William is a shy, introverted boy at first who finds his confidence during his stay with Mister Tom. This is a large and emotionally demanding role, touching on themes such as abuse and trauma so to be considered by any potential auditionees. London accent if possible. |
220 |
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Sammy |
M/F |
10-16 |
Puppeteer for Sammy the collie dog. No lines but is on stage for two-thirds of the play. |
0 |
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Zach |
M |
11 (12-16) |
A gregarious larger than life character, the son of theatrical parents; from a Jewish family. Dance skills (specifically tap) would be beneficial in this role as the character is quite the showman! London accent if possible. |
100 |
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Mrs Beech |
F |
30+ |
William’s mother based in London. Abusive to Will, but must be portrayed as abusive through brokenness, not simply as a bad person. Very vulnerable. A small part but an extremely challenging role. |
50 |
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Carrie |
Twins |
F |
11 (12-16) |
Academic. Becomes friends with Will |
40 |
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Ginnie |
Practical. Becomes friends with Will |
30 |
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George Fletcher |
M |
15 |
Youngest son of Mrs Fletcher. Becomes friends with Will |
35 |
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Miss Thorne |
F |
21+ |
Local Librarian and amateur dramatic producer |
35 |
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Mrs. Fletcher |
F |
30-45 |
Housewife and mother |
30 |
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Doctor Little |
M/F |
21+ |
The local doctor |
25 |
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Mr(s). Miller |
M/F |
40+ |
Proprietor of the post office/ stores |
25 |
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Mrs Annie Hartridge |
F |
18-30 |
Local friendly schoolteacher, who encourages Will to pursue learning and inspires him. |
20 |
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ARP Warden |
M |
21+ |
Londoner. London accent if possible. |
20 |
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Nurse |
F |
18+ |
Young and sympathetic |
20 |
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Vicar |
M |
21-45 |
Young and enthusiastic |
16 |
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Glad |
F |
18+ |
Warm-hearted Londoner |
16 |
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Mr Stelton |
M |
30+ |
A psychiatrist. Firm. |
16 |
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Charlie Ruddles |
M |
21+ |
ARP Warden |
12 |
|
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Ward Sister |
F |
25+ |
Stands no nonsense |
10 |
|
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Billeting Officer |
F |
25+ |
Efficient, no-nonsense |
8 |
|
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Mr David Hartridge |
M |
18-40 |
Annie’s husband, trainee RAF pilot. |
7 |
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Miss Miller |
M/F |
18+ |
Helps in the shop (could be son/daughter/wife/husband of Mr(s) Miller) |
7 |
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Ticket Collector |
M |
21+ |
Londoner. London accent if possible. |
7 |
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Policeman |
M |
18+ |
Solid and strong. London accent if possible. |
5 |
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Social worker |
F |
21+ |
One small scene |
4 |
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Extras: -Evacuees (Children) -Londoners/Medical staff (Adults) |
M/F M/F M/F |
8-16 18+ 18+ |
Some group singing required. |
0-10 |
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