"Twelfth Night" Comedy Play Seeks Actors
Looking to cast male and female talent for the "Twelfth Night" play. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Pays $200-$300/week (depending on size of role), +$100/performance for 6 performances. A full cast table read - all cast members will be compensated $100. Additional info: Callbacks will be held on June 11 from 10 am-7 pm. Three weeks of rehearsal from July 1-20 on weeknights and weekends. There will also be a full cast table read on June 17 from 2 pm-9 pm, 6 performances on 7/22, 7/23, 7/29, 7/30, 8/5, and 8/6 When applying, please send headshots and resumes, include a note with your submission detailing your experience with Shakespeare and heightened text, as well as confirming availability for the table read on 6/17 and the performance dates. Submissions without a note will not be considered.
10 roles
Female identifying. A brave, resourceful, and optimistic woman. Spends most of the play disguised as her own twin brother. Stranger to the land of Illyria.
Female identifying. A regal, stubborn, and intelligent woman. Progresses through the play from a woman in mourning to a woman in love. Countess of Illyria,
Strong singing skills a must. A witty musician with a love of wordplay. Friends with highbrow and lowbrow alike; equally comfortable in a throne room or a tavern. Please note any instruments you own and are proficient in (not required).
Female identifying. A loyal, witty, and mischievous lady's maid to the Countess Olivia, Equally fond of and exasperated by Sir Toby. Has a healthy thirst for vengeance against those who wrong her (namely Malvolio).
Male identifying. A large physical presence. A clever, boisterous, and fun-loving drunkard, uncle to the Countess Olivia, Ideally able to burp on command.
Male identifying. A thin man, small in stature. A good-natured, dim-witted, and very wealthy drinking companion to Sir Toby. Doesn't like to be left out, and doesn't mind being the butt of a joke. Double cast as Curio, a servant of the Duke Orsino.
Male identifying. A righteous, self-assured, and humorless manservant of the Countess Olivia. Infatuated with his boss, and dismissive of those he deems lower than himself. Gets what's coming to him.
Male identifying. An honorable and trustworthy pirate, loyal to Sebastian even at risk of his own life. This actor will also play Valentine, a servant to the Count Orsino.
Male identifying. Intense and earnest, the twin brother of Viola. Begins the play in mourning, and ends it in marriage.
Male identifying. A versatile actor capable of playing multiple distinctive roles.
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