Casting Call for Stage Play "Twelfth Night"
Clifton Park, NY, United StatesID: 215644Exp: 2/18/2023Auditions for production of “Twelfth Night”. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. Additional info: All roles are open to performers of all ages, ethnicities and gender identities. Please prepare a Shakespearean monologue of about one minute in length. You will also be asked to read sides from the script. Directors ask that you also provide a headshot and resume if you are able to. Proof of vaccination REQUIRED to audition! Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 PM—9:00PM Saturdays from 1:00 PM—5:00 PM Beginning Saturday, February 25th Tech Week Schedule: Sunday, April 16th — 1:00 PM Call (DARK Monday, April 17th) Tuesday, April 18th — 7:00 PM Call Wednesday, April 19th — 7:00 PM Call Thursday, April 20th — Call Time TBA (Invited Dress) NO ABSENCES permitted during tech week. Performances: Friday, April 21st at 8:00 PM Saturday, April 22nd at 8:00 PM Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 PM Please see the attachment.
9 roles
An aristocratic young woman. Following a shipwreck, she disguises herself as a young woman named Cesario and goes to work for Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love.
A self-absorbed Illyrian nobleman. Hopelessly in love with Olivia, but slowly finding himself more drawn to his new page, Cesario.
An Illyrian noblewoman who has recently lost her father and brother. She spurns the advances of both Orsino and Sir Andrew Aguecheek and also finds herself drawn to Cesario.
Viola’s long lost twin brother. Upon his arrival in Illyria, he is quickly mistaken for Cesario. Malvolio – The strict, self-righteous, and social climbing steward in Olivia’s household. He detests anything fun.
The clown of Olivia’s household. He’s probably the wisest character in the play.
Olivia’s uncle. He is often drunk or hungover and enjoys a good joke at the expense of Malvolio or Sir Andrew Aguecheek. He ultimately finds a friend and partner in Maria.
Olivia’s lady-in-waiting. She dreams of rising above her class and takes joy in ribbing Sir Toby and Malvolio.
Sir Toby’s friend. A foppish idiot who thinks he is far more desirable and competent than he is.
Sebastian’s travel companion. He rescued Sebastian and cared for him, and appears to have fallen in love with him.