Auditions will be December 8th and 9th at 6:30. They will be held held at the KLT Rehearsal space located at 130 E. Mountain Street, under the Salvation Army/old library. There will be signs in the parking lot to direct you.
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth, based on the book by Norton Juster, is a whimsical adventure story about a bored boy namedMilo who unexpectedly receives a mysterious tollbooth in the mail. When he drives through it in his toy car, he’s transported to the Kingdom of Wisdom, a fantastical land where words and numbers come to life. Along the way, Milo meets colorful characters like Tock, a watchdog who literally has a clock for a body, and the Humbug, a pompous but well-meaning insect.
Together, they embark on a quest to rescue the Princesses Rhyme and Reason, who have been banished, causing chaos throughout the kingdom. Through his journey, Milo discovers the joy of learning, curiosity, and seeing the world with wonder.
It’s a clever, pun-filled allegory that celebrates knowledge, imagination, and the importance of asking questions.
Production Dates
February 27, 28, March 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 & 8 at 2:00 p.m.
The School show will be March 4 and start at 8 a.m. with 2 performances.
Fitzpatrick Auditorium, 512 W. Mountain Street
Parts for 15-19 actors.
It’s important to note that Milo is onstage 90% of the time, it is a big commitment.
In addition to the characters listed below there are other brief parts that will be filled by those cast. There will be some puppetry in the show and there will be physical elements for some of the characters including running, falling, and battling.
*Milo (a young person who is very bored with life but through his adventure learns to be interested in many things)- a boy or girl, age unspecified but would like someone who looks 9-15 years old to play the part)
Tock (a dog who is part clock) – any gender and any age can play. Likely required to crawl on knees w/ moderate physical requirements.
The Whether Man/Gatekeeper/Dodecahedron (quick wit, high energy, moderate physical requirements) – any gender, any age
Lethargarian #1/Word Merchant/Wordsnatcher – any gender, any age, moderate to high physical requirements, including falling.
Lethargarian #2/Word Merchant/Terrible Trivium– any gender, any age, moderate to high physical requirements, including falling.
Lethargarian #3/Word Merchant/Demon of Insincerity– any gender, any age, moderate to high physical requirements, including falling.
Lethargarian #4/The Letterman/The Senses Taker– any gender, any age, gentle physical requirements.
Lethargarian #5/Spelling Bee/The Earl of Essence – any gender, any age, gentle physical requirements.
Lethargarian #6/A Page/The Awful Dynne – any gender, any age, gentle physical requirements.
Azaz the Unabridged (a King with a long beard)/Chorus – male, looks like ages 50-80, light to moderate physical requirements including running (or moving at a quick pace).
The Mathemagaician (a King)/The Undersecretary of Understanding-male, looks like ages 50-80, light to moderate physical requirements including running (or moving at a quick pace).
Princess Rhyme/The Minister of Meaning/A Numbers Miner – female, any age 10-45, moderate physical requirements.
Princess Reason/The Count of Connotation/A Numbers Miner -female, any age 10-45, moderate physical requirements.
The Humbug/Chorus – any gender, any age, light to moderate physical activity including running, falling and battling.
The Duke of Definition/Dischord – any gender, any age 10-80, light to moderate physical requirements.
What to Prepare:
Download and fill in the pdf audition form from here.
Please ensure you list all conflicts between the time of auditions and the time of the show (February 27, 2026).
Kernersville Little Theatre does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Take the Stage!
At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.
For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.
Audition Preparations
*Audition Form – Our electronic audition form is now available HERE for you to download.
*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.
We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT. Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.
*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre. We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all. All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!
*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar. If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t. We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.
*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical. If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.
*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script. You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script. Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!
If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song. You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best! The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.
Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine. The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.
*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!
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