Tomás and the Library Lady
by Austin Playhouse

Nov. 14

Tomás loves stories and knows all his Papa Grande’s by heart. As the young son of migrant farm workers, Tomás has a chance encounter with a librarian in Iowa who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. His imagination takes off as he reads book after book and discovers worlds filled with dinosaurs, tigers and explorers. Based on the beloved book, this inspiring true story celebrates reading, imagination and creativity.

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Audition Notice!
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Austin Playhouse is seeking non-Union local actors for the upcoming Theatre for Youth production of TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY by José Cruz González.
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Actors must have daytime availability for the rehearsal and performance run. Rehearsals will begin the week of January 27, 2025. School performances will be February 19-21 and 25-28. Public performances will be Friday, February 21 & 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23 and March 1-2 at 2pm. The play is directed by Sarah Chong Dickey.
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ROLES TO BE CAST:
-Actor 1: Male identifying. Latine. 30s-40s. Plays FLORENCIO (Tomás’ father) and PAPA GRANDÉ (Tomás’ grandfather).
-Actor 2: Female Identifying. Latine. 30s-40s.Plays JOSEFA (Tomás’ mother) and ENRIQUE (Tomás’ younger brother).
-Actor 3: Male identifying. Latine. 18-25. Plays YOUNG TOMÁS and ADULT TOMÁS. Naturally curious about the world, our charming protagonist.
-Actor 4: Female identifying. 30s-60s. Plays NIGHTMARE TEACHER (a Jacob Marley-esque vision that torments Tomás) and LIBRARY LADY (a friendly librarian, speaks with a slight German accent).

All roles will be paid.

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Invited auditions will take place at Austin Playhouse on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-4pm. To request an audition slot, please fill out the Audition Request form by Thursday, November 14.

Audition Request Form (CORRECTED, November 11): https://forms.gle/7hqACuYcrKzt52yFA.