All auditions are held at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash Street NE, Wilson NC unless otherwise stated. Audition forms and materials are posted 2-4 weeks before audition dates. 

Auditions: October 20 & 21
Callbacks: October 27
Public Performances: February 14-22

About the Play 

Middle school. It’s. The. Worst. Greg Heffley may be in constant survival mode, but he is determined that his first middle-schooler year won’t leave him at the bottom of the popularity pool. That can be his oddball neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe even Greg’s BFF, Rowley Jefferson. But it will not be Greg…no way. From the popular series of cartoon diaries, Jeff Kinney’s characters take the stage in this musical adaptation. So grab a hall pass and join the adventure dodging bullies, big brother, and the dreaded Cheese Touch.. This production will be directed by Seth Penwell with musical direction by Caroline Baxter.

Auditions will be held at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center, 108 Nash Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893.

PLEASE NOTE: ACT! for Youth programs are open to children in kindergarten through high school who live in Wilson County, or whose parent(s) live or work in Wilson County, or those who are contributors to Wilson Arts at the family level or greater.  THESE CRITERIA MUST BE MET IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE CAST IN THIS PRODUCTION.

Auditions will consist of learning music from the show and possibly some simple movement routines and readings from the script. Anyone 12 and older is asked to prepare a song and bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. Auditionees younger than 12 do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Auditions are free. If selected to participate in the program, there is a participation fee to help cover costs. For actors, the fee is $75 per person or $50 if you are a Wilson Arts member at the family level or higher.

For technicians, the fee is $60 per person or $35 if you are a Wilson Arts member at the family level or higher.

REHEARSALS

  • A rehearsal schedule will be developed around preexisting commitments of the cast.
  • Potential rehearsal days and times: M,T,W,TH 6:00-9:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
  • Rehearsal days and times are subject to change with adequate notice.
  • Rehearsals for this production are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 3.
  • THERE WILL BE NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED BETWEEN Feb 2 and closing Feb 22 without pre-approval.

If you have any questions, please contact Theater Arts Coordinator Thomas Mauney at thomas@wilsonarts.com.