Audition Announcement: "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?"

Nov 20

Greenwood Little Theatre invites you to audition for "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", a vibrant stage adaptation of the 1967 Academy Award-winning film. Directed by Roishina Henderson, this poignant and timeless story tackles love, family, and societal expectations in a way that remains powerfully relevant today.

Plot Summary:

It’s the story and the glory of love!

Boy meets girl, and in just ten days, they fall madly in love—defying doubts about matters of the heart. But love isn’t without its challenges, especially when it’s an interracial couple in the 1960s. Joanna Drayton, a young white woman raised by liberal parents, brings her fiancé, Dr. John Prentice—a Black, widowed physician with a wealth of life experience—home to dinner to meet her family.

What unfolds is a heartstring-pulling fusion of love, ideals, and cultural divides as both sets of parents are forced to confront their own beliefs. Will love prevail in this lesson of acceptance? Come find out as Greenwood Little Theatre breathes life into this classic tale of courage and connection.

Audition Details:

📅 Dates & Times:

Thursday, January 2: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, January 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 4: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Location:
Davis Elementary School Auditorium
400 Cotton St., Greenwood, MS

Performance Dates:

Thursday, February 27, 2025: 7:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2025: 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025: 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025: 2:00 PM

Meet the Director: Roishina Henderson

Greenwood native Roishina C. Henderson made her directorial debut with The Enchanted Bookshop in March 2024. A celebrated writer and storyteller, Roishina brings her passion for meaningful narratives and her dedication to community theatre to every production. Reflecting on her journey, she shares:

“What a jewel I’ve found in Greenwood Little Theatre... It’s not just the art of theatre. It’s been the people, my new family, whom I share a passion with in seeing words on a script come to life on stage.”

An alumna of Jackson State University, Roishina is a former journalist with over 500 published articles, four books, and two anthologies to her name.

Available Roles:

Matilda Binks ("Tillie"): 55, Black. A loyal domestic worker with a sharp wit and strong opinions.
Hilary St. George: 43, White. The poised and judgmental Associate Director of the Drayton Gallery.
Christina Drayton: 64, White. A progressive yet protective matriarch who runs the Drayton Gallery.
Matt Drayton: 67, White. A principled and strong-willed newspaper publisher.
Joanna "Joey" Drayton: 23, White. Spirited and independent, recently interned at a medical research hospital in Hawaii.
Dr. John Prentice: 37, Black. A brilliant and compassionate medical researcher.
Monsignor Ryan: 75, White. A wise and good-humored family friend of the Draytons.
John Prentice Sr.: 63, Black. A reserved and principled schoolteacher.
Mary Prentice: 59, Black. A warm and loving department store clerk.

About Character Ages

While actors do not need to be the exact age of the characters, they should be able to look and portray the character's age range convincingly. If you're unsure whether a role is a fit, we encourage you to audition—we welcome actors of all experience levels!