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Performers Needed for Production of "The Tempest"

Raleigh, NC, United States
ID: 217060Exp: 2/10/2023
Description:

The company is holding auditions for the upcoming production of THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare and looking for actors, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Exiled magician Prospero and his young daughter Miranda have resided on a desert island for many years with nothing but airy spirits and monsters for company. When a ship crashes on their shore, magic and mayhem ensue, along with revelations of long hidden truths. Rate: A stipend is available. Additional info: The show runs from April 28 – May 14, Please prepare a 30-60 second memorized classical monologue of your choice, comedic preferred but not required. In-person auditions may be asked to do cold readings as well. Dates: 3/6 – 4/27. 2-4 weeknights depending on actor availability, and one Saturday/Sunday afternoon per week. Please apply if interested

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11 roles

ProsperoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The play’s protagonist, and father of Miranda.

MirandaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The daughter of Prospero. Naïve and non-judgmental. She is compassionate, generous, and loyal to her father.

ArielFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Prospero’s spirit helper. Mischievous and ubiquitous, able to traverse the length of the island in an instant and to change shapes at will.

CalibanMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Another of Prospero’s servants. Coarse and brutal.

FerdinandMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Son and heir of Alonso. Falls in love with Miranda.

AlonsoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

King of Naples and father of Ferdinand

AntonioMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Prospero’s brother. Power-hungry and foolish.

SebastianMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Alonso’s brother. Aggressive and cowardly.

GonzaloMale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

An old, honest lord.

Trinculo & StephanoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Trinculo, a jester, and Stephano, a drunken butler. Comic foils to the noblemen.

Boatswain/SpiritsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Vigorously good-natured.