Auditions for Tryon Little Theaters first play of the 2010-2011 season will be held Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the TLT Workshop at 516 South Trade Street.

Welcome to Mitford is a drama/comedy by Robert Inman that was adapted from the Mitford novels by Jan Karon. The play will be directed by Millicent Hunnicut and will be performed at the TLT Workshop September 23 to September 26 and September 30 to October 3.

The cast includes 10 to 15 men, seven to nine women and several teenagers (specifically one boy age 8+ and another 16+). The characters are the same as in the popular books: Father Tim Kavanagh, Emma the church secretary, housekeeper Puny, elderly heiress Miss Sadie, writer Cynthia Coppersmith, Dooley and cast of other eccentrics. Copies of the script are available at the Book Shelf to be checked out for 24 hours.

For additional information or questions, call Lori Walter at 864-978-0432.