This is a delightful new retelling of the Winnie the Pooh stories,  imagined through the eyes of A.A. Milne, his son Christopher Robin, and a charming surprise neighbor. A.A. Milne brings the beloved characters  to life to help his young son discover the true meaning of friendship and new beginnings.

Director: Donald Cleland donaldcle@gmail.com

Assistant Director: Kathleen Lacock

Dates: November 8 10:00am-2:45pm, 9 12:00am-5:00pm. Callbacks will be Nov 12, at 6:30 pm at director’s discretion.

Actors will need to sign up for a 10 minute audition slot by going to 

https://signup.com/go/oUjocJm

Location: Theatre in the Grove’s Studio 2011 Main Street Forest Grove, OR 97116

Please have a 1 minute monologue or poem prepared to perform.  It does not have to be memorized. Actors will also be reading from at least two scenes from the play.

Please bring a headshot and theatrical resume.

Age range: Age 8 to 16

Rehearsals will begin November 17.  There will be no mandatory rehearsals Thanksgiving week and Winter Break.

IMPORTANT: All actors must be committed to missing three days of school, because they will be performing for elementary students at the theater.

INCLUSIVE CASTING

The creative team is committed to casting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. All ethnicities, genders, and abilities will be considered for every role.

Background Check: Theatre in the Grove background checks all adult members of cast and crew.

Breakdown of characters:

• A.A. Milne: Father of Christopher Robin.  THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST
• Christopher Robin: Young son of A. A. Milne.  He just moved from the country to London and is not happy, because he had to leave his two best friends, Bernard and Anne.
• Winnifred: New young neighbor of Christopher and his father.  She is described as an “odd duck” with messy clothing and a dirty face. She wants to be Christopher’s friend.
• Winnie-the-Pooh: A delightful bear who loves his friends and honey.
• Rabbit: A very nervous and concerned character
• Piglet: Also nervous, but a very loving and loyal pig
• Eeyore: A very sincere, but melancholy donkey.
• Kanga: A concerned and dedicated kangaroo mother.
• Roo: Kanga’s sweet child.
• Bernard: Christopher’s friend back in the country.
• Anne: Christopher’s friend back in the country.

PLEASE NOTE:

The following parts will be played by the same actors:

• Bernard/Roo/Owl
• Anne/Kanga/Eeyore

All roles are volunteer.  Theatre in the Grove does not pay the actors.

Feel free to email the director if you have any questions.