A Play Adapted By Monica Flory 
From The Stories By Rudyard Kipling 

In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he's as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities, and decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world from which he was born. What will he choose? And will he be trained in the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal of all?

DIRECTION BY Harper Elaine Rego

[ AUDITION DATES ]

JULY 6-7, 2026

CALLBACKS (if necessary) TBD

Only need to attend ONE day. Choose which days works best for you!
(dates & times subject to change)

[ perforance DATES ]

SEPT 11-13 & 18-20, 2026

[ AGE RANGE ]

• 8-18 (rising 3rd thru 12th)

[ WHERE ]

• TBD

CONTENT ADVISORY: N/A

* Please fill out the online audition form prior to auditions! *

• WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  AGE RANGE:

  • 8-18 (rising 3rd thru 12th)

  WHAT TO PREPARE:

  • MORE INFO TBD (SEE OUR AUDITION FAQs HERE)

  • Auditionees will only need to come to one night of auditions, unless requested to return.

  • Bring a list of any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process. July 6 - Sept 20, 2026

• DATES TO KNOW

  FIRST MANDATORY CAST MEETING/READ THRU/HEADSHOTS:

  • TBD

  BASIC REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

  Starts July 6 and end on Sept 20, 2026

  • EXACT REHEARSAL DATES TBD

  • Not all actors may be called for every rehearsal

  • Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during weekends/holidays if scheduling allows

  • Schedule will be finalized after auditions at the director's discretion.

  MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCES DATES:

  Tech Week: Saturday, Sept 5 to Thursday, Sept 10 - TIME TBD

  • Friday, Sept 11 at 7:00pm

  • Saturday, Sept 12 at 7:00pm

  • Sunday, Sept 13 at 2:00pm

  • Pick Up Rehearsal TBD

  • Friday, Sept 18 at 7:00pm

  • Saturday, Sept 19 at 7:00pm

  • Sunday, Sept 20 at 2:00pm

  (dates and times subject to change)

• BASIC CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

  The ages and gender identities below are the ages and gender identities of the characters. Actors who fall outside of these may still be considered.

  • MOWGLI – The boy who has been raised by wolves. Defiant, sweet, loyal, brash, coming of age.

  • BALOO – The bear who teaches Mowgli the Laws of the Jungle. Emotional, slow to anger, lazy and wise.

  • BAGHEERA – The black panther, friend to Mowgli and Baloo. She is slick, intelligent and feared by many.

  • KAA – A wise, saucy, old snake. She helps Baloo and Bagheera confront the monkey-folk.

  • SHERE KHAN – The tiger who will stop at nothing to get Mowgli. Power-hungry – he wants justice for missing his kill.

  • AKELA – Leader of the wolf pack. She is ancient and intelligent.

  • MONKEYS (FUNKY, CHEEKY, AND TROUT) – Foolish, chattering, imitative, starstruck, nervous and excitable.

  • KITES (3) – A chorus of eagle-like birds who uphold the Laws of the Jungle. They are the embodiment of the god Vishnu.

  • FATHER WOLF – Raises Mowgli. Kind and strong.

  • MOTHER WOLF –  Raises Mowgli. Loving and fiercely protective.

  • WOLF CUB – Young wolf. Mowgli's younger sister or brother.

  • WOLVES (2) – Other members of the pack.

  • TABAQUI – The jackal who acts as Shere Khan's servant. Two-faced, mad and cunning.

  • MESSUA – Woman of the village who tries to communicate with Mowgli. 

• OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • There is a $30 cast fee (due after cast list is posted); the fee cover scripts and essential production costs, like costume cleanings, to ensure a high-quality experience for everyone. In addition you will receive an RHT Season T-shirt.

  • We do ask for at least (1) parent volunteer per youth actor to assist in different areas of the production.

    • i.e. Cast Support, Costumes, Fundraising, Set Build/Construction, plus many more volunteer options!

  If you have any questions about this fee, please contact us prior to auditions at finance@rockhilltheatre.org.

  Disclaimer: Rock Hill Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing theatre experiences and education to Rock Hill and the surrounding community. Your participation in this performance(s) is considered to be on a volunteer basis, and no financial compensation will be provided.

“THE JUNGLE BOOK” is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc (www.playscripts.com)

Production Graphics by Alex Peña