Community Players to Hold 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Auditions

Classic play explores prejudice, compassion, and courage in 1930s Alabama

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

The Community Players of Concord, New Hampshire are holding auditions for their production of the classic play 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on March 1st and 3rd, with performances scheduled for May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Concord City Auditorium. The play, adapted from Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, follows a young black man accused of a terrible crime and the local lawyer Atticus Finch who defends him, sending shockwaves through the community.

Why it matters

As a timeless and impactful work, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' continues to resonate with audiences, exploring themes of prejudice, compassion, and the courage to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The Community Players' production provides an opportunity for the Concord community to engage with this powerful story.

The details

The Community Players are casting more than 15 roles, including three youth actors, for their production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Auditions will be held at the Community Player's Studio on March 1st and 3rd, with children auditioning from 6-6:45pm and adults from 7-9pm. Interested actors are asked to register in advance and review the audition requirements, character descriptions, and other information on the Community Players' website.

  • Auditions will be held on March 1st and 3rd, 2026.
  • Performances of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' are scheduled for May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026.

The players

Community Players of Concord

A local community theater group in Concord, New Hampshire that produces plays and musicals for the local community.

Elizabeth Lent

The director of the Community Players' production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

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The takeaway

The Community Players' production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' provides an opportunity for the Concord community to engage with this powerful and timeless story, which continues to resonate with audiences by exploring themes of prejudice, compassion, and the courage to stand up for what is right.