Professional Casting for "Dangerous Liaisons" Play

Considered the toast of Paris, they walk a fine line between society’s perception of them and the truth. Motivated by the need to retain power in a patriarchal society, they are powerful, driven, and amoral. **Note: Given that Merteuil is on stage for most of the play, and is a pivotal and challenging role, director will not be able to give whoever is cast more than 1 or 2 rehearsals off at most.

Wealthy, privileged, and unprincipled, Valmont manipulates and seduces to achieve their goals. **Note: Given that Valmont is on stage for most of the play, and is a pivotal and challenging role, director will not be able to give whoever is cast more than 1 or 2 rehearsals off at most. ***Note: This role involves intimate scenes and some baring of skin (how much and what to be decided, but please be assured all efforts will be taken to assure everyone is comfortable.)

Valmont’s aunt, wise and knowing, Rosemonde sees the world for what it is, and tries to guide others.

Chaste and religious, Tourvel lives by their principles. A true believer in the innate goodness of others, they become the unwitting victim to Valmont. **Note: Given that Tourvel is a pivotal and challenging role, director will not be able to give whoever is cast more than 2 or 3 rehearsals off at most. ***Note: This role involves intimate scenes (how much and what to be decided, but please be assured all efforts will be taken to assure everyone is comfortable.)

Cecile’s mother and an experienced society member, they are seeking an advantageous marriage for their child. Volanges keeps secrets of their own, and allows themselves to be led.

An innocent and wide-eyed ingénu, Cecile gets caught in the games between Merteuil and Valmont. Their curiosity and eagerness to embrace society make them the perfect pawn. ***Note: This role involves intimate scenes (how much and what to be decided, but please be assured all efforts will be taken to assure everyone is comfortable.)

Eager and wide-eyed, Danceny is a music teacher trying to make their way in the perilous waters of Parisian society. Easily manipulated in their idealistic, rose-colored view of the world.

Valmont’s valet and sidekick. Doing what it takes to survive, they will turn a blind eye if the price is right.

A courtesan and favored by Valmont. They have seen and done it all. ***Note: This role involves intimate scenes (how much and what to be decided, but please be assured all efforts will be taken to assure everyone is comfortable.)

Loking for 4-5 non-speaking roles. You will be required to take part in nonspeaking vignettes and be instrumental in setting up the scene and providing transitions.