Performers Wanted for "The Book of Will" Play
Looking for performers to play roles in "The Book of Will" play. Please, see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: First produced in 2018, The Book of Will tells the story of the compilation of most of Shakespeare’s plays in a single volume, The First Folio. This was an inspired project undertaken by Shakespeare’s friends in the years following the playwright’s death in 1616. An historical comedy, the play portrays the families of John Hemings and Henry Condell, the two actors who led the work, and their relationships with the renowned actor Richard Burbage, Shakespeare’s rival Ben Jonson, and the publishers William and Isaac Jaggard. The play opens a window on a remarkable historical chapter when Shakespeare’s work was saved for future generations. Additional information: Production Dates: September 20 – October 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday – Saturday) and matinees on September 24 & October 1 at 2:30 pm (Sunday). All actors must be available for all performances. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp. Audition Location: Ottawa. Please, see attached the sides. If you are interested, please apply.
26 roles
Feisty, hopeful, friend and actor in the King’s Men.
Reasonable friend and financial manager of the King’s Men; owner of the Globe Tap House; a good man, a gentleman, if serious.
Seasoned lion of the stage, famous across England, loud and proud.
John’s daughter and alewife, knows everyone and hangs with the boys.
Young actor.
Ruffian.
Drunk.
Poet laureate of England, friend/rival of Shakespeare. Amazing drunk. A bear of a man. Surprisingly weepy.
Henry’s wife, savvy and fun.
John’s wife, a good wife. Strong, busy with their grocery business, a woman who has weathered much but loves her husband and sons and God.
“Stage manager” for the King’s Men, self-serious and particular.
Humble scrivener of the King’s Men. Quick, sure, quiet.
Successful if shady publisher of books, plays, and playbills. He is confident in his ability to get what he wants. Very experienced, very connected, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. An ass.
William’s son, will inherit the business. Sensitive, an artist at heart.
Printer’s apprentice at the Jaggard print shop, nosy but honest.
Works for Jaggard, young.
Fiery Italian feminist and poet, independent woman, lover of life (and of Shakespeare).
Shakespeare’s now ailing wife. Strong-willed, a classy lady, a survivor.
Good girl an daughter of Shakespeare.
Newsboy.
Actors playing those roles.
Book and theatre lover.
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