Play Synopsis:

Tuck Everlasting by Stage Partners tells the story of Winnie Foster, a curious young girl who runs away from her quiet life and meets the Tuck family, who have discovered a magical spring that grants eternal life. As Winnie learns their secret, she must decide whether living forever is a blessing or a curse. When an outsider threatens to use the spring for selfish reasons, Winnie and the Tucks work together to protect the secret and choose what truly matters in life. The play explores themes of growing up, making difficult choices, and understanding the natural cycle of life and death.

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Roles Available:

4 boys, 3 girls, and 1 that is flexible, plus 8-12 Ensemble of Voices (flexible)

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*Crew opportunities available for youth as well.  Crew should complete the forms indicated below and come to the February 10th audition to turn in any forms, meet the directors, and get orientation information. They are not required to audition.

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REQUIREMENTS:​

1. Acting Participants must be in 3rd - 8th grade.  *9th graders who  participated in the 2025 Rising Stars show are also welcome to audition.*

2. Download the Character Descriptions and Sample Sides. Select a character or two you would like to read for and read through the assigned sides. Do your research on the play and characters and prep before auditions.

3. Complete the Participant Form at the bottom of this page (or at this link here). 

4. Note ANY and ALL dates/times you have conflicts on your online audition form below. A rough calendar is available HERE.

5. Upload a headshot/digital photo as part of the form. 

6. CAST/CREW AGREEMENT. Download, print, sign. Upload completed agreement into form below or bring to your audition.

7. Attend the audition on Monday, February 9th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Actor participants are expected to be there for the full time. Crew participants will be dismissed after an initial group orientation. Auditionees should wear clothing they can move in safely.

   • Introduction, Movement exercises and Character improv.

   • Rotation - Auditions for Character Roles - reading from sides (provided above)

     • Actors will be asked to read their prepared side. Memorization is a plus. A printed copy of the sides will be provided if the auditioner needs one. Auditioners may be asked to read with other actors or they may be asked to audition alone on stage. The room will have other auditioners present.​

   • Rotation - Auditions for "Ensemble of Voices" - Movement

   • Parents may accompany their child, however, please know that children tend to have a better audition without parents present.

8. Call Back Auditions will be Tuesday, February 10th, 5:00 - 8:30 pm - if needed. If you are not asked to attend callbacks you may still be given a part.

   • If you are called back, you will be asked to do cold reads from selected scenes.

9. Casting notices will be sent out by end of day on Thursday, February 12th. ​

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AUDITION TIPS:​

• Tips on Cold Reading: 

  • Research the production: If it is a pre-existing script but you don’t know what part of the script or what character you are reading for, read the whole thing. You should always read as much of the script that is available. 

  • Connect with your scene partner(s). This will help you slow down and really live through the imaginary circumstance. It will also make sure that you don’t keep your eyes on your script but bring them up to where the casting team can see your acting. 

  • Show Variation. If you are asked to read for more than one character, make that character different from the last one you read for. And if you are asked to read for the same character more than once, find a different choice to make in the scene. 

REHEARSALS:

• There will be a break in rehearsals for spring break March 23 - 27th, 2026 

• Rehearsals will begin on and generally run every night Mon-Thurs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, and Friday workshops 5:30-7:15 through March. In April Fridays will start going until 8:30 PM as they near performances.

• Tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike are mandatory. Evening rehearsals and performances can run later.

• These will take place starting April 16 - end of performances. Performances are April 24-26, 30, and May 1, 2. 

• Refer to the Cast/Crew Agreement for more information.  ​