"As You Like It" Stage Play Needs Men & Women
Casting call for play "As You Like It". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies is transported to the Woodstock era as Rosalind decides to flee from her tyrannically uptight uncle to the Forest of Arden, where her free-spirited father has been banished, along with his band of hippie followers. Colorful country folk, comic and romantic complications, the cynical observations of Jaques (“All the world’s a stage.”) and Shakespeare’s poetry make for a richer mixture than your typical romcom. Folk and rock music popular in the 60s and 70s will be performed in place of songs from Shakespeare’s time. Rate: unpaid. Additional info: NOTE: Prepare a one minute monologue (modern or Shakespeare) and 30 seconds of a prepared song (around 16 bars). A capella is fine or an accompanist will be provided if you bring sheet music. Guitar players welcome. There may be readings from the script. Director will accept virtual auditions: please see the document attached. ALL CALLBACKS WILL BE IN PERSON BY INVITATION ONLY ON DECEMBER 14th, 7:00pm-10:00pm. All roles are open and actors of all ages, ethnicity, and genders will be considered. Bring a completed audition form (see attachment) and headshot if available. Please look at the rehearsal calendar on the audition form and come with any conflict dates. COVID19 Requirements: All Auditioners, Cast, and Crew for this production must be vaccinated. Proof of Vaccination will be checked prior to audition. Please have a copy of your vaccination record or a scan copy available. Masks will be worn at auditions except while acting or singing. Tech Week: Friday March 10 – Thursday March 16. Performances: Friday March 17 – 8:00 pm, Saturday March 18– 8:00 pm, Sunday March 19 – 2:00 pm. Friday March 24 – 8:00 pm, Saturday March 25– 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sunday March 26 – 2:00 pm. Thursday March 30 – 8:00 pm, Friday March 31 – 8:00 pm Saturday April 1 8:00 pm. Sunday April 2– 12 noon Strike – all cast and crew. If you are interested, please apply.
21 roles
A rebel.
Rosalind’s banished father, a hippie, middle aged.
Rosalind’s BFF, but more of a preppy.
Frederick(a) Celia’s mean parent, middle aged.
The court jester.
Touchstone’s country wench girlfriend.
Rosalind’s love
Orlando’s aged servant.
Orlando’s cruel older brother.
A fastidious courtier to Frederick.
One of Frederick(a)’s lackeys.
One of Frederick(a)’s lackeys.
A jock.
A drunken priest, middle aged.
A hippie follower of Duke Senior (preferably a guitar player).
A cynical follower of Duke Senior, probably a Vietnam vet (might play the guitar).
A hippie follower of Duke Senior.
A hippie follower of Duke Senior.
An older shepherd.
A young shepherd.
A young country woman but with a touch of Valley Girl.