Midcoast Youth Theater
The Outsiders
Synopsis
The Outsiders is a stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic coming-of-age novel that captures the intensity, loyalty, and heartbreak of teenage life in 1960s Oklahoma. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, a thoughtful Greaser caught between two worlds: the rough-and-tumble gang life he was born into, and his longing for something more.
The Greasers—Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas, Sodapop, Darry, Two-Bit, and Steve—stick together against the wealthy Socs, who constantly harass them for being from “the wrong side of the tracks.” When a violent confrontation leads to tragedy, Ponyboy and Johnny are forced into hiding, setting off a dramatic journey of friendship, survival, and self-discovery.
This play blends heartfelt drama with fast-paced action, exploring themes of identity, class, loyalty, and forgiveness. Characters range from tough and street-smart to tender and introspective, offering rich opportunities for performers to show emotional depth and strong ensemble chemistry.
Performers can expect realistic dialogue, physical scenes, and strong character-driven storytelling—ideal for actors who love emotionally grounded, ensemble-based theater.
Character descriptions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Casting will be an open call, but the cast size is limited to xx.
Maybe a spiel about gender swapping? the majority of auditionees will be female presenting in a cast that is mostly male dominated...
For actors who are not cast in a role, we hope you'll consider joining MYT for a future production.
Actors interested in auditioning should review the rehearsal schedule carefully.
Because of the condensed timeline, cast members will need to be available for the majority
of the rehearsals and must have no prior conflicts during tech week.
More than 1 rehearsal “no show” may result in removal from scenes/songs.
Troupe Fees
To help cover the cost of producing each show, there is a $100 troupe fee per production.
Troupe fees are due at the first rehearsal.
We offer generous scholarships for families who may need financial assistance.
Please contact our treasurer, Daniel Moore, for more information
daniel.moore@midcoastyouththeater.org