"A Man for All Seasons" Historical Drama Play Needs Actors
Auditions for "A Man for All Seasons" a historical drama. Seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: Highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More refuses to pressure the Pope to annul the marriage of King Henry VIII and his Spanish-born wife. More's clashes with the monarch increase in intensity. Devout Catholic, More stands by his principles and moves to exit the royal court. The King and his loyalists aren't appeased and press forward with charges of treason, testing More's resolve. Additional info: All roles are open and will be cast without regard to race or ethnicity. Women are welcome to audition for The Common Man, although the character will be dressed as an played as a man. Ages of the characters are their historical ages through the course of this play. Don't worry too much about them. If there is a role that resonates with you that doesn't match your "stage age", it is hoped that you'll audition for it anyway. And if your stage age and the character do match, that's fine, too! Some roles may be doubled. Audition requirements: a) Please bring a current headshot & resume, if possible. b) Sides will be provided at audition. c) Bring your calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts. Conflicts not listed at time of audition may not be honored. Production dates: January 14, 21, 27, 28, 2023 @ 8PM January 29, 2023 @ 2PM Matinee When applying, please include your headshot & other information.
14 roles
A lawyer, author and advisor to King Henry VIII who rises to be Lord Chancellor or England. He is searingly intelligent, deeply thoughtful, complex and compassionate. He is almost always subtle and composed but becomes passionate when stirred. Atticus Finch type.
Serves the pivotal role of charismatic narrator of the show. He also plays all the working class characters in the play. He is canny, crafty and funny. He does whatever he can to survive, looking out for himself at every turn.
Henry VIII's fixer and right-hand man. He is the only person in the play who is Thomas More's intellectual equal. Amoral and cunning, his style is subtle yet direct --- he doesn't put up with courtly airs. He is an intellectual bully and impatient with lesser minds.
Thomas More's wife. She was born into a slightly lower class than her husband. She is smart, brave, hot-hearted; a bull-dog for her family. She loves her husband deeply but also loves her place in society.
Thomas More's daughter. Extremely intelligent, compassionate and (unusually for the time) very well-educated. She is her father's daughter in every way.
A selfish, indignant woman who tries to bribe Thomas More.
Duke of Norfolk - Former soldier; athletic. Believes in tradition, convention and duty. He is content with his own moral and intellectual insignificance; he is, after all, a nobleman! He is blustery but good-hearted and a genuine friend to the More family.
An academic, desperately looking to advance in the world. Rich is unhappy and easily led. His ambition is his weakness, and he is always at war with his better nature. He is hounded by self-doubt.
39, Not the overweight Henry VIII from paintings --- this is an athletic Henry in his prime. He is charming, spoiled, confident, and happy. Like a "monstrous baby," he is easily delighted unless his will is opposed --- and then he wields his absolute power frighteningly.
53, Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England. The playwright describes him as "a big decayed body in scarlet." He will die shortly after his scene. Very intelligent with a wry sense of humor. Impatient and direct.
A professional diplomat and lay ecclesiastic; religious, but with elastic morals. Extremely shy and always plotting, but with limited intellect.
Margaret More's fiance. Religious, passionate, self-righteous, moderately intelligent, with no sense of humor. He is painfully earnest.
An apprentice diplomat from a good family.
Sharp-minded and practical. He is Archbishop of Canterbury, but for him it is an administrative job --- he has no real religious conviction.