Actors Needed for 2024-2025 Theatre Season
Performers and singers are needed for upcoming theatre plays. See the details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "KINDRED SPIRIT" First Rehearsal 7/9/24; Opening 8/2/24; Closing 8/18/24. 2. "FAT HAM" First Rehearsal 8/12/24; Opening 9/6/24; Closing 9/24/24. 3. "MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" First Rehearsal 9/16/24: Opening 10/11/24: Closing 11/2/24. 4. "TWELFTH NIGHT" First Rehearsal 10/21/24; Opening 11/15/24; Closing 12/7/24. 5. "A ROOM IN THE CASTLE" Opening 1/24/25; Closing 2/9/25; At Folger Theatre - First Rehearsal 2/18/25; Previews 3/4/25; Press Opening 3/9/25; Closing 4/6/25; Extension Closing Date 4/13/25. 6. "MACBETH" First Rehearsal 2/3/25; Opening 2/28/25; Closing 3/23/25. 7. "THE TEMPEST" First Rehearsal 3/17/25; Opening 4/11/23; Closing 5/4/23. 8. "MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" First Rehearsal 4/21/25; Opening 5/23/25; Closing 6/15/25. Rate: SPT $512 weekly minimum (SPT 5]. Additional info: See the file attached for details. Please prepare two contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes total. One MUST be from Shakespeare, for those auditioning for 'Mrs. Dalloway,' please also bring 16-24 bars of sheet music in your key to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Those who sing may exceed the 3-minute time limit. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are interested, please apply.
71 roles
"KINDRED SPIRIT" A man in the later side of his prime (mid-fifties). He’s still attractive, but with graying temples and a bit more professorial than man-about-town. He has been married twice – first to Elvira, then to Ruth – and since Ruth’s death, twelve years ago, has been a confirmed bachelor. He’s also been a big success. His non-fiction work about psychics, The Unseen, was a best- seller and spawned a series of additional popular books by him and other authors.
"KINDRED SPIRIT" A girl-next-door type, unfussy and unglamorous in her mid-to-late thirties. She was Charles’s editor at his book publisher and is now his uncredited co-writer, working hard with him to meet the deadline for his latest series installment: “The Undone: People Who Love Too Much.”
"KINDRED SPIRIT" A brassy woman in her early twenties who acts mild and meek around Charles. She’s using her looks and her wiles to reel in a big fish.
"KINDRED SPIRIT" The ghost of Charles’s first wife. A beautiful, feisty cheater. In 1934, she died in the Kent house (while in her late twenties/early thirties) from pneumonia, after being in the rain with her lover. Her ghost was brought back to the house in a 1941 séance.
"KINDRED SPIRIT" The ghost of Charles’s second wife, killed in her mid-thirties by Elvira in a 1941 car wreck. Ruth is more serious and down-to-earth than Elvira. She and Elvira are not on good terms. Her ghost was brought back in a séance, a few days after Elvira was summoned.
"KINDRED SPIRIT" The psychic who brought back the first dead wife and then the second dead wife. Her attempt to send back both ghosts failed, and she advised Charles to travel. She can be any age over fifty.
"KINDRED SPIRIT" The ghost of Charles’s formidable late mother, who says exactly what’s on her mind. Nicely dressed in the 1930s style, with expensive jewels. She should be in her fifties or sixties.
"FAT HAM" He’s beautiful. He is lonely. He is smart. A kind of Hamlet.
"FAT HAM" Is Juicy’s mother. She is a good mother. A kind of Gertrude.
"FAT HAM" Is Tedra’s husband. Her dead ex-husband’s brother. Pig farmer and pit master. Electric. A kind of Claudius. Will double as PAP.
"FAT HAM" Is one of Juicy’s only friends. She loves Juicy and worries about him. A kind of Ophelia.
"FAT HAM" A boy that is attracted to Juicy. A marine. Trying to heal from PTSD. Has a secret. Awkward. A kind of Laertes.
"FAT HAM" Is Larry and Opal’s mother. Tedra’s friend. Semi-churchy but honestly she just wanna drink and praise the Lord. A kind of Polonius.
"FAT HAM" Is the ghost of Juicy’s father. Was in prison for killing someone ‘cause their breath stank, ‘til he got shanked on the way to dinner. A kind of Hamlet’s father. Will double as REV.
"FAT HAM" Is clever. Juicy’s cousin. Oldest friend. A kind of Horatio.
"MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY, VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN, FELIX.
"MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN, ELIZABETH LAVENZA.
"MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" CLAIRE CLAIRMONT, PORTUGUESE SAILOR, MOTHER, VILLAGER, SOFIA, ANGEL of DEATH, WILLIAM, WOMAN IN BLACK, WEDDING OFFICIANT.
"MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" LORD BYRON, SCOTTISH SAILOR, PROFESSOR WALDMAN, CREATURE.
"MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN" DR JOHN POLIDORI, WALTON, HENRY CLERVAL, DeLACEY.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" The Duke of Ilyria, a romantic with a flair for the melodramatic.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" A young noblewoman who, finding herself alone after a shipwreck, disguises herself as a boy to work for the Duke.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Captain of the shipwrecked boat on which Viola was traveling. Agrees to help disguise her as a boy and present her to the Duke.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Olivia’s drunken, freeloading uncle. Big and boisterous, with a penchant for playing pranks.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" A gullible fop who Sir Toby is using for money. Toby has convinced him that he has a shot with Olivia.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Olivia’s jester. Wry and witty, always on the lookout for a good time and some spare coin. Ability to sing/play a mobile self-accompanying instrument (guitar, uke, etc.) a plus.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Countess with whom Orsino is smitten. Aloof at first, but the crush she develops on the disguised Viola brings out her giddy side.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Waiting Gentlewoman to Olivia. Loyal to her lady, with a devious mind for revenge against those who cross her.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Olivia’s steward. Self-important, and secretly in love with his lady.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Viola’s twin brother. Good-natured and loyal.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" The sailor (possibly pirate) who rescues Sebastian from drowning. Takes a shining to Sebastian and is dedicated to protecting him.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Servant to Olivia. Bit of troublemaker and happy to assist Sir Toby in his pranks.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Servant to Orsino.
"TWELFTH NIGHT" Servant to Orsino.
"A ROOM IN THE CASTLE" To play 16, optimistic artistic musical young woman who grew up in this castle. Her father works for the king. Knows what is expected of her, but still driven by hope, passion, and love.
"A ROOM IN THE CASTLE" The goddamn Queen of Denmark. Cool and gorgeous, but as the play goes on, exposes their anxiety, burden and fear.
"A ROOM IN THE CASTLE" Ophelia’s lady's maid, nurse, guardian. Been with her for her whole life. Smart, calm, protective.
"MACBETH" Scottish Thane, respected soldier, and devoted husband. Role requires physicality.
"MACBETH" Macbeth’s wife; strong, advantageous, cunning and devoted to her husband.
"MACBETH" Three Weird Sisters tied to the natural world. They feed off chaos and the ambition of man. They are ritualistic and closely tied to magic, fate and each other. Roles require physicality.
"MACBETH" King of Scotland at top of play. Honorable and respected. The Macbeths murder him during a visit to their castle.
"MACBETH" Duncan’s son and the heir to the Scottish throne. He escapes after his father’s death, but later rallies support to fight against Macbeth’s forces.
"MACBETH" Scottish Thane and like his close friend Macbeth - he is a well-respected soldier. He grows suspicious of Macbeth after he is crowned king. He is murdered by killers hired by Macbeth. His ghost returns to haunt Macbeth at the dinner scene. Role requires physicality.
"MACBETH" Scottish thane and honorable statesman, soldier and family man. His family is murdered by killers hired by Macbeth and during the battle, he finds Macbeth, fights and kills him. Role requires physicality.
"MACBETH" Strong, independent mother and wife. She and her children are murdered by killers hired by Macbeth. Role requires physicality.
"MACBETH" Scottish thane.
"MACBETH" Scottish thane.
"THE TEMPEST" Exiled rightful Duke of Milan who has learned magic on the island. Lives with daughter and has acquired spirits to help on the island.
"THE TEMPEST" Curious, strong-willed young woman who only remembers her life on the island. Meets Ferdinand and falls in love.
"THE TEMPEST" Eager and impetuous young son of Alonso who is separated from the royals after a shipwreck. He meets Prospero and Miranda and falls in love with her.
"THE TEMPEST" A creature on the island who was cursed by a witch. Caliban is a servant to Prospero and longs for freedom. Caliban meets Stephano and Trinculo and assumes Stephano is a god, hoping they will release him from service. Role requires physicality.
"THE TEMPEST" A spirit on the island who is in service to Prospero. Ariel causes the shipwreck that lands the Milan court on the island. Ariel has a close bond with Propsero and their magic is powerful and inspiring.
"THE TEMPEST" Alonso’s butler in charge of the wine, which they freely partake of themselves. They are separated from the royals after the shipwreck. Stephano meets up with Caliban and Trinculo and believe that they can rule the island.
"THE TEMPEST" A fool at court, Trinculo is separated from the royals after the shipwreck, discovers Caliban, and is found by Stephano. The three of them together believe they can rule the island.
"THE TEMPEST" The King of Naples. He is the father of Ferdinand and spends most of the play with the royals searching for his son.
"THE TEMPEST" An old councilor; long-winded but honest and sincere.
"THE TEMPEST" Prospero’s sibling and the usurping Duke of Milan.
"THE TEMPEST" Alonso’s sibling who is swayed by Antonio into attempted murder of Alonso and Gonzalo.
"THE TEMPEST" Island spirits.
"THE TEMPEST" A lord.
"THE TEMPEST" A lord.
"THE TEMPEST" In charge of the ship during the shipwreck.
"THE TEMPEST" A sailor on the ship.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (G3-E5), The perfect hostess and queen of deflection. A capricious storm of longing, detachment, denial. Elegant. Aloof. Her special gift is to make others feel at ease, and she works, often to her detriment, to make it so. She has lived a lifelong battle with mental illness, forever overwhelmed, and fueled, by a connection to the (extra-) in the ordinary.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (A3-C5), A WWI Vet. battling severe PTSD and haunted by the death of his fellow soldier and lover, EVANS. Strong, stoic, and handsome like a young hawk. His fragmented reality keeps him constantly on the edge and closer than ever to the precious beauty in life.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (F3-D5), Clarissa’s childhood friend and the only true love she’s ever known. An effortless dreamboat. Bold, and sarcastic but playful. An early life of being outcast has made her fearless, and untouchable, but Clarissa is her kryptonite.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (G3-A5), Clarissa’s childhood friend and would be lover. An aging fuck-boy with boundless charisma and potential that has been wasted by pride. Bravado aside, he will always do what’s right for Clarissa.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (A3-F5), An Italian firecracker in a caretaker’s cage. Polished and beautiful young wife to Septimus. Masterful in the craft of hatmaking and in tempering bad situations. Somehow has impeccable comedic timing, even in a second language.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (G2-A3), Clarissa’s doting and dutiful husband. A bit tortured by a consuming yet inaccessible love for Clarissa. Socially awkward, but tender and compassionate. Mothers love him. A perfectly kind and diplomatic beard - I mean spouse.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" (G2- E4), Clarissa’s childhood friend. A well to do gentleman of high society with a little job at court. No country but England could have produced him. A little clueless and annoying but still somehow makes everything a little more fun.
"MRS. DALLOWAY: A NEW MUSICAL" Highly capable (SATB) choral singers who are strong movers. The vocal arrangements evoke a sweeping golden age score with a pop-folk sensibility. Singing dancers are also encouraged to apply as the Ensemble may include a small troupe of contemporary-ballet style dancers. (Some ensemble tracks will also perform as named characters with featured scenes/songs.)
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