Key dates
- Audition
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 · 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm (March 1st-2nd)
- Callbacks
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Show opens
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Show closes
- Thursday, May 7, 2026
About
Auditions for The Hobbit, adapted by Edward Mast from the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Ages 7 and up can audition. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN TO ANY AUDITIONER. NO ONE IS GUARANTEED A ROLE. This show is a part of the School Matinee Series. The majority of shows require students to miss school. If cast, paperwork is provided for schools to excuse absences. Those auditioning do not need to be at every show. Shows will be double cast. If the auditioner can't be at every show they are required to be at least half. You can note the amount of shows you can be present for at auditions.
Roles available
Bilbo Baggins
A Hobbit. He is a laid back gentleman, a fish out of water in the show. However, he surprises the audience and himself by his resourcefulness throughout the adventure. Driven not by greed or power but for what is right.
Gandalf
A Wizard. A trickster sorcerer who sees the potential in Bilbo and calls him to adventure. He serves as an advisor to the characters in the show.
Thorin Oakenshield
Leader of the Dwarves. He is driven by his birthright to reclaim what was taken from him and can, in that drive, put others at risk to achieve his goal.
Gollum
A Nocturnal Creature who has been driven mad and given a long life by the Ring of Power. He has dwelled in the caves of the Misty Mountains for over a century. Will kill without thought and do anything for his precious.
Smaug
A Dragon who is greedy and evil. He has conquered the Lonely Mountain and its treasure from the Dwarves. Powerful. Voice only.
Bard
A Human. A man who becomes a leader of Laketown who stands up to Smaug and Thorin.
Maxwell
A Human. A man who becomes a leader of Laketown who stands up to Smaug and Thorin.
Ensemble - Dwarves, Goblins, Goblin King, Dork, Doof, Men/Soldiers
Ensemble roles including: Balin, Dwalin, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Ori, Nori, Fili, and Kili (Dwarves), Goblins, Goblin King, Dork, Doof, Men/Soldiers
How to audition
- Format:
- in-person
- Contact:
- rj@artscenterofcc.com