“Love makes all things real, little rabbit.” said The Toy Fairy.

The Velveteen Rabbit

“There are two ways to be real,” the Skin Horse says. “The first is when you are real to one special child, and the second is when you are real to the world.”

More than anything the velveteen rabbit wants to be a real rabbit. One night, the Toy Fairy offers him his chance, but he must leave with her immediately. The boy, who is ill with scarlet fever, will die without him. Will the Velveteen Rabbit go with the Toy Fairy, or will his love for the boy cause him to turn his back on the thing he wants most? Margery Williams’ beloved tale is faithfully told and carefully expanded for the stage.

Want to work behind the scenes? Sign up for a spot on our production team: lights, sound, set building, props, costumes and stage management.

Audition information

Friday, November 6
6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, November 7
10:00am-Noon
1:00pm-3:00pm (if needed)

MYT Main Stage
North Shore Presbyterian Church
4048 N Bartlett Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(street parking available)

Actors ages 8-Senior in high school
Male and female

This show rates 3 Yoricks

Tour information

• This production does tour to Milwaukee schools, elder-care facilities and other locations
• The week of January 19, 2027
• If you are interested in bringing a performance to your school or elder care facility please email contact@milwaukeeyouththeatre.org
  

Dates to know

• Production and rehearsals days for all students will be
  • View the entire production calendar with all days and times (Google Sheet)

Before the audition

• Fill out the audition form and register for one audition time.
• Plan on staying the full 2 hours
• Bring a water bottle and snack, there will be a 5 minute break.
• Read through the parent and student expectations before registering to audition.

During the audition

• Auditions are for students only. Parents are invited to stay in the designated waiting area. 
• You will be auditioning in a group and not privately
• You will be auditioning for the Director and other members of the staff
• Dress to move
• Encourage the other performers and give your full attention to the audition process.

After the audition

• If cast, the actor will receive a phone call from the Director by the following Monday. 
• You will receive an email if not cast.

Meet your mentors

Harmonie Baker

Director

Rebecca Mitchell

Director

TBD

Stage Manager

Kari Nabbefeld

Prop Design & Build

Sarah Palecio

Lighting Design

Caitlinn Fanning

Costumer

Danny Vander Zanden

Set Design & Build

Peter Arndt

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