Seeking Male & Female Talent for "As You Like It" Show in VA
Casting performers for the play "As You Like It". Please see the breakdown below. ONLY MD/ DC & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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 rom-com. Folk and rock music popular in the 60;s and 70;s 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 are welcome. There may be readings from the script. Director will accept virtual auditions. ALL CALLBACKS WILL BE IN PERSON BY INVITATION ONLY ON DECEMBER 14th, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. A COVID-19 Requirements: All Auditioners, Cast, and Crew for this production must be vaccinated. *Proof of Vaccination will be checked prior to the audition. Please have a copy of your vaccination record or a scanned 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. Bring a completed audition form (see attachment) and head-shot if available. Please look at the rehearsal calendar on the audition form and come up with any conflict dates. If you are interested, please apply.
21 roles
A rebel.
Rosalind’s banished father, a hippie.
Rosalind’s BFF, but more of a preppy.
Frederick(a) Celia’s mean parent.
The court jester.
Touchstone’s country wench girlfriend.
Rosalind’s love.
Orlando’s aged servant.
Orlando’s cruel older brother, young to middle aged.
A fastidious courtier to Frederick.
One of Frederick(a)’s lackeys.
One of Frederick(a)’s lackeys.
A jock.
A drunken priest.
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.
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