The Gamm Theatre Announces Auditions for Young Actors for Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will hold in-person auditions for young performers for roles in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Auditions will take place at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI.
Important note: At this time, no video (digital) submissions will be accepted.
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, directed by Steve Kidd
Rehearsals begin April 28, 2026. Runs May 28–June 28, 2026
Roles: The Pollit children: Dixie, Trixie, Buster, Sonny & Polly
We are seeking child actors of all genders ages 12 years and under who can "read" between 4-9 years old.
Actors whould be comfortable being energetic, playful, noisy and physical and be able to take simple directions effectively and be disciplined working in a group.
Aside from the role of Dixie the characters require no memorized dialogue or sustained scenes. The children function as a comic and disruptive ensemble presence at their Grandfather’s birthday party.
For an appointment, please email auditions@gammtheatre.org. In your email, please offer a time block of 1 hour that best fits your schedule. We will reply with a specific appointment time slot. EMAIL IS PREFERRED. If you do not have email, please call 401-723-4266 x152.
No prepared material is required for the audition. Performers will audition in groups and be led through simple movement and play-based activities including some group singing.
If cast, the commitment is as follows:
Rehearsals are generally held late afternoons/early evenings during the week and daytimes on week-ends. Rehearsals for young performers will be limited and scheduled with families thoughfully.
Performances generally run weds-sun, evenings at 7pm, Sat and Sun. matinees at 2pm. There is one high school matinee performance at 10am on Friday May 29.
During performances, actors will be free to go home after their last appearance on stage which is about half-way through the show. (By 9pm in the evenings.)
Important Note for Parents/Families:
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof explores adult themes. Young performers will NOT be involved in adult dialogue or situations. They are present to heighten the world of the play but are not present for any age- inappropriate content. Scripts will be available at auditions and upon request.
ABOUT THE GAMM THEATRE
Founded in 1984 as Alias Stage, the non-profit Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre creates the finest of live theater, engaging the audience intensely in current and recurrent issues of consequence. The Gamm further serves the public with educational outreach programming designed to support the theatrical experience, and help sustain and enhance the intellectual and cultural life of its community. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Executive Director Jason Cabral, The Gamm is a regionally recognized, award-winning theater and a proud member of New England Area Theatre (NEAT), a bargaining unit of the Actors’ Equity Association.