Gerald
Voice: Ab2–F4
A lumbering, somewhat formally attired elephant; prone to melancholy. Best friends with Piggie. Gender: Male
Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play!
Highland Park Players
Audition · Northfield
- Roles
- Gerald · Ab2–F4; Piggie · Ab3–E5
- Pay
- N/A Full terms
- Auditions
- Nov 22, 2026
- Commitment
- Check the full schedule below
Who they’re looking for
Seeking three young performers ages 10–16 to round out the ensemble.
Piggie
Voice: Ab3–E5
An ebullient, inquisitive pink pig. Best friends with Gerald. Gender: Female
The Squirrelles
Voice: E3–Ab5
A trio of back-up singing squirrels; friends with Gerald and Piggie. Gender: Female
- singing
Ensemble
Playing age: 10–16
Looking for a trio of talented Young Performers; friends with Gerald and Piggie
Playing age, Equity, understudy… what do these mean?
Playing age is how old a character appears, which may differ from your own age. Equity is the actors’ union; check each theatre’s eligibility rules. An understudy learns a role to perform when the main actor is unavailable.
What does it pay?
N/A
Contract: Non-Equity
Dates & location
The full schedule hasn’t been listed. Check rehearsal and performance dates with the theatre before committing.
Auditions: Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Auditions location
Elite Wellness
495 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093 Northfield
Access and accommodations: Audition location is on the first floor.
Add dates to my calendarOpen the download in your calendar app to add the dates and a reminder the day before.
What to prepare
Help with headshots, résumés, and self-tapes
A headshot is a clear photo of you. An acting résumé lists your performance experience and training. A self-tape is a recorded audition video. Sides are the short script excerpts the theatre asks you to perform. Follow this theatre’s specific instructions.
How to apply
Fill out the audition form. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided for in-person auditions; prerecorded tracks and a cappella auditions will not be accepted in person.
Open application form →Opens another website. You’ll complete your application with the theatre.
Application email: hppeptya@gmail.com
Before you apply
- The listing labels the location “Anywhere,” while the audition details specify Elite Wellness in Northfield, IL.
Production & casting team
- Producing company
- Highland Park Players
- Production
- Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play!
- Producer
- Jacob Cohen
- Producer
- Rob Fenton
- Director
- Sara Zarkowsky
- Choreographer
- Sara Zarkowsky
- Music director
- Lily Shapkarov
Listed contact: hppeptya@gmail.com
Full posting and updates
In-person auditions are Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Elite Wellness. Video auditions are welcome by the stated deadline. In-person auditions provide an accompanist and do not accept prerecorded tracks or a cappella auditions.
We last checked the posting on Oct 29, 2026. The theatre may have updated it since.