To Kill a Mockingbird

Playing age: mid-forties

Female. She is the woman Scout has grown into, and she reflects on the action of the drama as narrator.

Playing age: 7-ll in appearance

Female. This is the story of her coming of age! Very strong-willed, sharp, curious and verbal. Must have stage presence and confidence.

• stage presence
• confidence

Playing age: 9-13 older in appearance than actor playing Scout

Male, Scout’s older brother. Athletic and feels he is wise for his age.

• Athletic

Playing age: 7-11

Male. Creative, energetic, mischievous. Small in stature. A summer visitor to Macomb, his character is the result of a more urban environment, as well as a difficult home.

• Creative
• energetic
• mischievous

Playing age: 45-60 in appearance

Male. Committed father. Generous man of great moral integrity and humility. Respected, articulate and quietly impressive. Many layers of depth to his character.

• Articulate

Playing age: 40-60

African American female. As the Finch housekeeper she is the glue of the family who serves as a no- nonsense surrogate mother to Scout and Jem

Playing age: flexible

Female. Kind and sympathetic neighbor who is caring to the Finch children.

Playing age: flexible

Female. Gossipy neighbor who lives for a story to repeat and embellish.

Playing age: elderly

Female, elderly neighbor. She is a cranky, sick woman who takes her misery out on neighbors and young people.

Playing age: 40-50

Male. One of the dirt-poor farmers of the time and location. Despite being a grateful client of Atticus, he is easily turned to violence against Tom Robinson.

Playing age: 45-60

Male. Ill-tempered blatant racist. Dirty and unkempt. Unloving, abusive, full of anger, resentment and spite.

Playing age: 19 in appearance

Female. She is the victim of her father’s vitriol and very frightened of him. Because of her fear, she is unable to refute her father’s lies and false accusations of a violent attack by Tom Robinson.

Playing age: 25-40

African American male. Hard-working, powerful, and principled. He is also partially crippled. Falsely accused of attacking Maybella, he maintains his dignity despite being caught up in this terrible lie.

Playing age: 25-40

African American female. Tom’s loyal wife who is collateral damage of Bob Ewell’s lies.

Playing age: 35-60

Male. He is the local Sheriff, honest and principled. A good man doing his job.

Playing age: flexible age

Male. Lawyer for the prosecution. As a new lawyer trying this case, he wants to win.

Playing age: 35-65

African American male. Mature, seasoned and realistic. He is the respected spiritual leader of the Black community and beyond.

Playing age: 50+

Male. He is an honest judge placed in a difficult position in this trial.

Playing age: 35-40

Male. Described as a mysterious tall recluse. He has been shut away from society. His actions are ultimately the catalyst for the final scenes of the drama.

Playing age: 40+

Male. Boo’s older brother. He appears only briefly, having stepped into his father’s shoes as Boo’s keeper. (Actor may double as Mr. Gilmore)

Ideally some of those who audition will appear in the jail and courtroom scenes (no speaking lines), including a small number of children. Rehearsal time will be limited for these actors