Auditions
for our upcoming production of
Audition Date:
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
6:00 - 10:00pm
Tampa Rep Rehearsal Space,
Kress Contemporary
1624 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
3rd Floor, Suite 307
ThinkTank Theatre is seeking versatile actors/storytellers who sing and move well.
Actors who play a string instrument - guitar, mandolin, violin, viola, cello or bass - are encouraged to audition.
Playing a string instrument is not a requirement for auditioning.
AUDITION INFO:
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Production runs Feb. 4th - 14th, 2027
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Auditions will take place Sunday evening, Nov. 15th, from 6:00-10:00pm at the Tampa Rep rehearsal space in the Kress Contemporary.
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For those who can't attend auditions, please submit a video audition by Monday, Nov. 16th.
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All those auditioning must fill out the Edward Tulane Audition Form
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Actors cast in this production will work alongside members of ThinkTank's Young Artists' Ensemble Intern Company.
What to prepare
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A one-minute monologue that tells a story and shows versatility and emotional range. (These are very grounded characters who have to quickly change to another character.)
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A one-minute cut of a song to be sung acapella. The song should be in the style of a folk song or hymn.
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If you play a string instrument, please demonstrate your proficiency on that instrument. You are welcome to accompany yourself singing, or play something of your choosing. (Playing a string instrument is not a requirement, but highly advised if you are a proficient player.)
Information for Video Submissions:
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Please follow the same audition requirements outlined above for those auditioning in-person.
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Please submit a link via email to view your video to auditions@thinktanktya.org. In the subject line, please label the email as Edward Tulane Audition - (Your Name).
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The best means for submitting a video link include: YouTube, google drive, dropbox, Vimeo link, or the like. Please DO NOT email your video as a file.
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Please ensure the settings to view your video are set so that all members of our casting team are able to view the video. (Public or Unlisted on YouTube, "Anyone with the Link" for a google drive share, etc.)
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Be sure to fill out the Edward Tulane Audition Form prior to emailing your video submission.
Character Breakdowns:
Note to Auditioners:
These are the roles as outlined in the script for a cast of four actors. We are considering expanding the number of actors for this production.
THE TRAVELER: The storyteller who portrays Pellegrina, Society Lady, Martin, Margory, Lolly, Jack, the Watchman, the Old Lady, Crow Pellegrina, Marlene, Lucius Clarke.
THE WOMAN: Portrays Abilene, Nellie, Lucy the dog, various other hobos, Star 1, Sarah Ruth, Neal, Doll, the Old Doll, the Shopper.
THE MUSICIAN: Plays guitar and is the voice of Edward’s thoughts and emotions.
THE MAN: Portrays Abilene’s Father, Amos, Lawrence, Bull, various hobos, Bryce, Star 2. Plays harmonica and perhaps other instruments.
Click HERE to view a copy of the script.
All roles are paid. Auditions are open to AEA and Non-Union Actors. All hires will be considered local hires to the Tampa Bay Area. We can not provide housing or travel stipends for actors residing outside the area.
We can not see any actors still in high school or below the age of 18 who are not current members of our Young Artists' Ensemble Intern Company.
Rehearsals, tech, performances:
- Rehearsals begin Sunday Jan 3rd and run through Jan 28th. Click HERE to see the tentative rehearsal schedule.
- Tech rehearsals run Jan 30th and 31st with dress rehearsals on Feb 2nd and 3rd.
- Performances - Preview Feb 4th, Opening Feb 6th, continuing through the 14th, with performances on Fridays, double Saturdays and Sunday matinees.
About the play:
Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a theatrical tour de force. Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered with no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again.