Seeking Cast for "Romeo & Juliet" & "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Auditions for 2023 Season: "Romeo & Juliet" and "Bold Stroke for a Husband". Looking for male & female cast, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Non-union actors cast in both shows will be paid $400 per week, bi-weekly. Actors cast in one production will be paid $200/week. Pay is subject to state and federal income taxes. The term of the contract is (roughly) 13 weeks, June 7-September 12, 2022. ISF offers a modest travel reimbursement stipend for visiting non-union artists. When applying, please include a YouTube or Vimeo link to your video with one short classical verse monologue (under 90 seconds).
29 roles
Companion and Nurse to Juliet. Long-winded and raunchy. This character discusses the past death of spouse and child. "Romeo & Juliet"
Loyal friend to Romeo. This character may engage in simulated substance use onstage and experiences onstage violence resulting in two characters’ deaths. "Romeo & Juliet"
Franciscan Friar and mentor to Romeo. "Romeo & Juliet"
Parent of Juliet. Discusses motherhood, witnesses spouse engaging in violence against child. Experiences loss of child to suicide. "Romeo & Juliet"
Parent of Juliet. Engages in violence against child. Experiences loss of child to suicide. "Romeo & Juliet"
Parent of Romeo. Experiences loss of child to suicide. "Romeo & Juliet"
Relative of Escalus and close friend to Romeo. Volatile and quick-witted. This character may engage with simulated substance use onstage, and experiences onstage combat resulting in their death. "Romeo & Juliet"
Relative of Escalus and suitor to Juliet, preferred by Capulets. Experiences stage violence resulting in death. "Romeo & Juliet"
Tybalt is Juliet’s cousin, and has a close relationship with both Lady Capulet and Angelica, Juliet’s Nurse. Hot-headed and proud, Tybalt is a rabble rouser. "Romeo & Juliet"
"Romeo & Juliet"
Friend to Romeo. "Romeo & Juliet"
Prince of Verona. "Romeo & Juliet"
Member of Capulet household, engages in stage brawl. "Romeo & Juliet"
Member of Capulet household. "Romeo & Juliet"
Member of Capulet household, engages in stage brawl. "Romeo & Juliet"
Parent of Olivia; longs for a legacy, and therefore an heir. Sometimes anxious, sometimes strident, and very rich. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Spouse of Victoria, former lover of Laura, often undiscerning in affection-seeking, friend of Don Julio, experiences onstage simulated inebriation. Longs for a sense of freedom, but feels lost despite its appearance "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Suitor to Olivia and friend of Dons Julio and Vincentio; enjoys a good turn of phrase. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Privy Counsellor to Don Caesar, later disguises as Sancho for a plot. Funny, a flirty despite being older, and willing to be a cog in the wheel of a decent idea. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Olivia’s love interest, often undiscerning in affection-seeking, but demands a clever partner. A bit of a naive romantic, yet still likable. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Former mistress of Don Carlos, now pursuing an affair with “Florio.” Relishes independence and agency. Bold, assertive, smart, and flirty. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Possible in-law to Victoria, if wedded to Caesar, experiences threat of arranged marriage to much older man. Kind, open yet defensive, sparks collaboration and agency with a clever plot. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Servant to Olivia, later disguises as Olivia. Lively and curious, determined to be in the know, wouldn’t mind having a love affair. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Child of Don Caesar, eschewing all potential marriage matches in pursuit of Don Julio. Extremely clever, deeply feeling, cautious, and perhaps a little spoiled at moments. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Cousin to Olivia, spouse of Don Carlos, disguises as Florio, in love with spouse and determined to recapture affection; experiences spousal infidelity. A parent determined to provide; extremely devoted; traditional in values, despite the disguise plot. Can be cheeky and flirty when needed, but ultimately wants and pursues true love. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Suitor to Olivia and friend of Dons Garcia and Julio. So devoted to music that little else matters. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Marcella’s parent; willing to “sell” their teen to a much older suitor. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Servant to Laura; experiences physical harm/comedy. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"
Servant to Victoria. "Bold Stroke for a Husband"