PHOTO: Jesse Hawley + James Stanley in CVK: Extended Play by Erin X. Smithers.
AUDITIONS FOR
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
The Wilbury Theatre Group will hold AEA and non-AEA auditions for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY as follows: Equity Principal Auditions will be held on Friday, February 13 from 8am–4pm (break 12pm-12:30pm). Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout each audition day, as time permits. Non-Equity performers may also audition, as time permits. Audition slots are limited, however, and priority will be given to Equity members.
Auditions will take place at The Wilbury Theatre Group’s performance space inside the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence RI 02908. For an appointment, please email auditions@thewilburygroup.org with an available time block of 2 hours between 8am-4pm on Friday, February 13. We will reply within 48 hours with a specific time slot.
Members of AEA will be given priority for audition times but non-AEA performers may also request an appointment and all efforts will be made to schedule an appropriate slot.
Recorded video auditions by Members of AEA and non-equity performers will also be accepted, along with a headshot/resume through email by 11:59PM on February 12, 2026 to auditions@thewilburygroup.org.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, ages, and abilities are strongly encouraged to attend. This is an ensemble-driven play with music. All performers must be strong actors and confident singers with an ability to interpret the music of Bob Dylan in a grounded, narrative-forward style.
Callbacks for all roles will be scheduled at a later date. Rehearsals begin April 28; performances May 28 – June 21 at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence, RI.
PLEASE PREPARE: One Bob Dylan song or a song in a similar folk/Americana style (no more than 2 minutes), and one contemporary monologue (no longer than 2 minutes). Each performer will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes. A piano and accompanist will be available, but we recommend accompany themselves to demonstrate proficiency.
***All performers: Please indicate in the email subject heading your status as either an AEA member, Equity Member or non-member.
For example:
SUBJECT: AEA audition – GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Or…
SUBJECT: Non-union audition – GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Each performer will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes for their audition. Only Equity performers may choose to read from a script. The Wilbury Theatre Group will provide sides and a reader. AEA members who wish to read a side should prepare their own and either bring a copy for the reader or let us know the scene/page numbers upon check–in so we may be prepared to assist you.
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will have an opportunity to be seen.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend. Character descriptions have been listed below. Unless otherwise noted, characters may be cast by actors of any ethnicity. Callbacks for all roles will be held at a date TBD in March.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
Auditions will take place at The Wilbury Theatre Group’s performance space inside the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence RI 02908. For an appointment, please email auditions@thewilburygroup.org with an available time block of 2 hours between 8am-4pm on Friday, February 13. We will reply within 48 hours with a specific time slot.
Members of AEA will be given priority for audition times but non-AEA performers may also request an appointment and all efforts will be made to schedule an appropriate slot.
Recorded video auditions by Members of AEA and non-equity performers will also be accepted, along with a headshot/resume through email by 11:59PM on February 12, 2026 to auditions@thewilburygroup.org.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, ages, and abilities are strongly encouraged to attend. This is an ensemble-driven play with music. All performers must be strong actors and confident singers with an ability to interpret the music of Bob Dylan in a grounded, narrative-forward style.
Callbacks for all roles will be scheduled at a later date. Rehearsals begin April 28; performances May 28 – June 21 at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence, RI.
PLEASE PREPARE: One Bob Dylan song or a song in a similar folk/Americana style (no more than 2 minutes), and one contemporary monologue (no longer than 2 minutes). Each performer will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes. A piano and accompanist will be available, but we recommend accompany themselves to demonstrate proficiency.
***All performers: Please indicate in the email subject heading your status as either an AEA member, Equity Member or non-member.
For example:
SUBJECT: AEA audition – GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Or…
SUBJECT: Non-union audition – GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Each performer will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes for their audition. Only Equity performers may choose to read from a script. The Wilbury Theatre Group will provide sides and a reader. AEA members who wish to read a side should prepare their own and either bring a copy for the reader or let us know the scene/page numbers upon check–in so we may be prepared to assist you.
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will have an opportunity to be seen.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend. Character descriptions have been listed below. Unless otherwise noted, characters may be cast by actors of any ethnicity. Callbacks for all roles will be held at a date TBD in March.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan
Book by Conor McPherson
Directed by Josh Short
Music Direction by Milly Massey
Choreography by Ali Kenner Brodsky
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Music and Lyrics by Bob Dylan
Book by Conor McPherson
Directed by Josh Short
Music Direction by Milly Massey
Choreography by Ali Kenner Brodsky
ROLES AVAILABLE:
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NICK LAINE – 40s–50s. Male-identifying. Owner of the guesthouse. A man worn down by the Depression and the pressure of keeping his family afloat—capable of tenderness, anger, and moral compromise. Must carry authority and volatility without losing humanity. Vocal: Baritone / baritenor; comfortable lower register with expressive mid-range.
ELIZABETH LAINE – 40s–50s. Female-identifying. Nick’s wife. Once sharp and socially capable, now living with severe mental illness. Requires an actor with emotional transparency and specificity—fragility, sudden clarity, and presence. Vocal: Alto / mezzo; grounded, haunting tone; comfortable in lower-to-mid range. MARIANNE LAINE – Early 20s. Female-identifying. Nick and Elizabeth’s daughter. Withdrawn, observant, and emotionally guarded; a still center who absorbs the room. Must communicate interior life with minimalism and precision. ocal: Mezzo / soprano; intimate, vulnerable sound; strong storytelling. GENE LAINE – Late teens–early 20s. Male-identifying. Marianne’s adopted brother. Gentle, hopeful, and deeply sensitive; has a stutter—requires care, truth, and ease (no “indication”). Vocal: Tenor / high baritone; clear, earnest tone; harmony-friendly. ELIAS BURKE – Teen (plays younger). Male-identifying. Nick and Elizabeth’s son. Lives with a cognitive disability; sweet-natured, sensitive, and easily overwhelmed. Requires a truthful actor who can honor the role with dignity and specificity. Vocal: Treble / changing voice / young tenor; simple, sincere vocalism; may be sung lightly. MRS. NEILSEN – 40s–60s. Female-identifying. A long-term resident of the guesthouse. Practical, dry-witted, and quietly perceptive; a survivor with iron endurance. Vocal: Alto / mezzo; warm, lived-in sound; strong blend. MR. BURKE – 40s–60s. Male-identifying. Town cobbler. Gruff, blunt, opinionated; humor and bite with an undercurrent of compassion. Needs strong timing and grounded presence. Vocal: Baritone; character-driven singing; strong ensemble blend. MRS. BURKE – 40s–60s. Female-identifying. Mr. Burke’s wife. Tough, no-nonsense, sharp humor; a life of work has made her direct and resilient. Actor should be comfortable with bold choices and specificity. Vocal: Alto / mezzo; sturdy, grounded voice; harmony-friendly. REVEREND MARLOWE – 40s–60s. Male-identifying. A traveling preacher. Charismatic and self-righteous, with an undercurrent of menace and hypocrisy. Must command a room—moral certainty that curdles into threat. Vocal: Baritone / bass-baritone; intensity and presence; strong narrative delivery. DR. WALKER – 30s–50s. Any gender. Local doctor. Calm, compassionate, and restrained; often the moral counterweight in the chaos. Understated but essential. Vocal: Any; gentle, reflective singing; excellent blend. KATHERINE DRAPER (KATE) – Early 20s. Female-identifying. Schoolteacher. Idealistic, warm, hopeful—represents possibility and a future beyond the guesthouse. Emotionally direct and sincere. Vocal: Soprano / mezzo; clear, honest sound; expressive phrasing. JOE SCOTT – 30s–40s. Male-identifying. A former boxer / local celebrity. Charming, physically confident; a presence that shifts the temperature of the room. Actor must balance charisma with vulnerability and consequence. Vocal: Baritone / tenor; confident, soulful sound; strong storytelling. PERRY – 20s–30s. Male-identifying. Traveling salesman. Charming, persuasive, and manipulative—danger beneath polish. Actor must balance allure with volatility and threat. Vocal: Tenor / baritenor; confident tone; can color lyric with edge. ENSEMBLE – Various ages, all genders. Townspeople and travelers who pass through the guesthouse; essential to the musical and narrative landscape. Must be strong actors; singers should blend well and commit to storytelling over “performance.” Vocal: All types; strong harmony skills a plus. |
Please provide a copy of your headshot/resume stapled together at the time of your audition. For an appointment, please email auditions@thewilburygroup.org In your email, please offer a time block of 2 hours between 8am – 4pm on Friday, February 13. No phone calls please. Any questions should be address to auditions@thewilburygroup.org.
Callbacks for all roles will be scheduled at a later date. Rehearsals begin April 28; performances May 28 – June 21 in Providence, RI.
Artistic Director Josh Short will be attending all auditions. Minimum weekly SPT1 salary for Equity actors is $346.50.
Callbacks for all roles will be scheduled at a later date. Rehearsals begin April 28; performances May 28 – June 21 in Providence, RI.
Artistic Director Josh Short will be attending all auditions. Minimum weekly SPT1 salary for Equity actors is $346.50.
