Theatre Bristol Holds January Auditions for “Charlotte’s Web”
Mark your calendars for January 17 and 18 auditions; Roles for children, teens, men, and women!
Play a role at Theatre Bristol! Auditions for “Charlotte’s Web” are January 17 and 18 at Theatre Bristol, 512 State Street, Bristol, TN. Roles available for children, teens, women, and men, along with audition times and location, rehearsal schedules, performances, audition forms, are provided at http://www.theatrebristol.org/audition.
Be a part of this endearing story of friendship! The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that so fittingly captures and complements this classic.
All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid a precarious fate; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte.
Camille Gray directs this classic story coming to the Cameo Theatre for three weekends of performances, March 13-29, 2026.
If being in the spotlight is not your interest, but backstage on the production team or crew is, we are forming teams and crews now. Please contact info@theatrebristol.org with your interest and experience. This invitation includes those interested in orchestra, costuming, set design and construction, lighting, sound, stage management, props, publicity, assisting, and many other roles. All roles are volunteer and experience or a strong willingness to learn is welcome.
E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
“Charlotte’s Web” is part of Theatre Bristol’s 2026 Season of comedies, dramas, and musicals, including American Tall Tales with River’s Way; Grease; Red, White and Tuna; The Mockingbird Sings; Deathtrap; and It’s A Wonderful Life – The Musical; and the Cathy DeCaterina School of Theatre Arts classes; The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition; PLAYtime in the ARTspace; The StART of Adventure summer camp; and audition and stagecraft workshops.
Founded in 1965 by Cathy DeCaterina, Theatre Bristol is a 61-year-old nonprofit community theatre located in downtown Bristol serving all ages that also has the distinction as the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee. Located on historic State Street in downtown Bristol, it also serves southwest Virginia with drama, comedy, and musical productions that take place in the black box ARTspace theatre, historic Cameo Theatre, and at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Theatre Bristol is a volunteer-operated community organization and invites everyone to get involved.
For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.