Auditions
The Box Car Children
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture!
Adapted by Jon Jory from the book by Gertrude Chandler Warner
With special arrangement by: Stage Partners
Audition Information
Show Directed by: Laura Escobedo
LIVE Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 21st from 5:00pm-8:00pm, AND Sunday, January 24 from 12pm-3pm.
*Sign up for individual slots via link below, time slots are roughly 10 minutes long
Show Synopsis
The Boxcar Children play synopsis follows four orphaned siblings—Henry, Jessie, Violet & Benny—who flee their cruel-seeming grandfather to build a home in an abandoned boxcar, learning to survive by their wits, finding kindness from strangers like the benevolent Dr. Moore, and ultimately discovering their grandfather isn't mean, leading to a happy reunion where the boxcar becomes their backyard clubhouse, teaching themes of family, resilience, and finding home.
Character List
THE STAGE MANAGER
HENRY
JH CORDYCE
BENNY
DR. MCALLISTER
MRS. TOLLIVER
JESS
VIOLET
MRS. MCALLISTER
MR/MRS JOHNSON
YOUNG PERSON
MISS EMMA OR MR EMMETT
PERSON AT THE RACE
PERSON WITH CLIPBOARD
ALEX DREDEL
FLORA/FLORIAN BURROWS
JANICE/JACK
MARY/MARTIN FLYNN
OFFSTAGE VOICE
MILKMAN
Please Prepare:
- Slate (Name & Age)
- 1 Minute Monologue
VIDEO AUDITIONS: May be submitted via email to theatreworks.nv@gmail.com by no later than Saturday, January 24 at 12pm.
Audition Location
315 Spokane St, Reno NV 89512
Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45A5AF2FA0FD0-61495839-auditions
Ages
All Ages!!
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays 5:30pm-8pm
First Read-Through
Monday, January 26th
Performance Dates
March 6-7-8 & 13-14-15, 2026
Questions?
Contact Jillian at 775.378.9846 or JillianHelget@gmail.com