Charlotte’s Web

YPT’s 2024-2025 season concludes with a delightful adaptation of the classic children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web. Recently named best children’s book of all time by the BBC, E.B. White beloved story celebrates bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

MAY 10 – JUNE 1

A small, kind-hearted spider miraculously spins webs to show everyone that young “Wilbur isn’t just any ordinary pig!”

A Newbery Honor Book , the Children’s Literature Association named Charlotte’s Web the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years.

“As a piece of work it is just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done.” – NYTimes

60 mins. Best Enjoyed by Everyone 5+

Seeking

We are seeking non-AEA for principal and understudy positions; we strongly encourage performers of all ages, sizes, and gender identities to submit.

Production Calendar

REHEARSALS: April 14 – May 3, 2025

TECH: May 4 – May 9, 2025

PERFORMANCES: May 10 – June 1, 2025

• Preview on May 10 @ 10am
• Saturdays @ 11:00am & 1:00pm / Sundays @ 1:00pm
• In addition, ~10 weekday 10am or 12pm school matinees (specific dates TBD).

YPT rehearses Sunday through Friday from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Rehearsals & performances will take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave).

Pay

Rehearsal Rate: $275/week

Performance Rate: $35/performance

Personnel

Director – Randy White

Submissions

Submit to the following form: https://forms.gle/3szeGhRsv7NvGF7VA

Please include the following as a Youtube or Vimeo link:

– monologue from a contemporary OR classical play (2 mins or less)

Please attach headshot / resumé as one PDF.

Submissions due Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN 

Casting all roles and understudies.

Wilbur – Any gender. Age open. An innocent and curious little pig who inspires a spider to save him.

Charlotte (a spider),  Mrs. Arable — She/her. Age open. Wilbur’s wise, resourceful champion, Charlotte cares deeply and sacrifices greatly. Loved by all who know her. Also plays Mrs. Arable.

Fern Arable / Goose, Ensemble – She/her. Teens/20s.  A young girl, Fern loves Wilber and is determined to keep the young pig safe and happy. Also plays Goose, etc…

Templeton, John Arable, Lurvy, Ensemble – He/him. 20s+. Templeton is conniving and selfish, but always manages to do the right thing. Also plays John Arable and the farm-hand Lurvy.

Homer Zuckerman, Avery, Ensemble – He/him.  Homer is Fern’s jolly uncle farmer, while Avery is Fern’s teasing, jokester brother. Also plays Sheep, etc…

Narrator, Gander, Uncle (the Pig at the Fair), Ensemble – Any gender. 20s+. Narrator is our engaging guide. Uncle is a larger, condescending pig. Also plays Gander, etc…