Audition call for The Hobbit

AUDITION NOTICE
The Hobbit
By J.R.R. Tolkien
Adapted for the stage by Kim Selody
The Yukon Arts Centre invites performers to audition for The Hobbit, Kim Selody’s imaginative and ensemble-driven stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved tale. This production emphasizes storytelling, transformation, and collaboration as the company journeys from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain.

PRODUCTION OVERVIEW
This adaptation is designed for 10 versatile performers working as a highly collaborative ensemble.
     • 8 performers will take on multiple named roles through character doubling.
     • 2 performers will focus primarily on movement, puppetry, and ensemble storytelling, with opportunities for understudying and supporting principal roles as required.

All performers should be comfortable with physical storytelling, vocal transformation, and working fluidly within an ensemble.
The production will include light singing and group songs. Formal vocal training is not required, but performers should be comfortable singing as part of an ensemble.

ROLES AVAILABLE
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin, Balin, Bombur, Fili, Kili, Old Took, Elrond, Elven King, Bard, Smaug, Gollum, Goblins, Trolls, Spiders, Wood Elves, Eagles, Thrush, and other ensemble roles.
Casting will follow a character-doubling structure similar to the below (subject to adjustment during rehearsal):
     • Actor 1: Old Took, Gollum, Lord Eagle, Thrush
     • Actor 2: Gandalf, Smaug, Spider
     • Actor 3: Bilbo
     • Actor 4: Thorin
     • Actor 5: Balin, Bert (Troll), Goblin General, Wood Elf Guard, Spider
     • Actor 6: Bombur, William (Troll), Bard (Master Archer)
     • Actor 7: Kili, Elrond, Wood Elf Guard, Goblin
     • Actor 8: Fili, Tom (Troll), Elven King, Great Goblin, Elf