Performers Needed for Theatre Audition
Auditions for season 4: "I Hate Hamlet", "Relativity", and "Red Velvet". Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the character breakdown below. Rate: $250 stipend for all actors. Additional info: Actors from marginalized communities are encouraged to audition. Unless otherwise indicated, roles are open race. “Male” and “Female” in the descriptions below indicate the gender of the character; actors are encouraged to audition for roles they identify with. Ages ranges are general and could be stretched. What to prepare: - A monologue - Be ready to read from sides - Bring a headshot (if available – cell phone pictures is fine too) - Bring a theatre resume (can be brief) "I Hate Hamlet" Roles: 3M/3W Rehearsal dates: Starting September 22 Show dates: Thursday-Sunday, November 9-19 "Relativity" Roles: 1M/2W Rehearsals: Starting January 12 Performances: Thursday-Sunday, February 28-March 9 "Red Velvet" Roles: 7M/4W Rehearsals: Starting March 2 Performances: Thursday-Sunday, April 24-May 4 If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Andrew is a successful television actor who is cast to play Hamlet, and he is facing a crisis of confidence as he struggles to embody the iconic role. (Physical demand: fencing) "I Hate Hamlet"
Andrew’s girlfriend who is practical, grounded, and often provides a voice of reason amidst the chaos. "I Hate Hamlet"
Felicia is Andrew’s enthusiastic and vibrant real estate agent who is obsessed with the occult, she becomes infatuated with the idea of John Barrymore’s ghost haunting the apartment. "I Hate Hamlet"
Andrew’s New York agent, Lillian is a glamorous and theatrical figure who believes that Andrew is the perfect actor to play Hamlet. "I Hate Hamlet"
Andrew’s Hollywood agent, Gary is ambitious, money driven, and constantly pushing Andrew to take on lucrative film roles. "I Hate Hamlet"
A renowned scientist with a sharp intellect and a rebuttal for every assertion, who acts as if he is devoid of any emotion. "Relativity"
A formidable and self-assured woman, she commands attention as she demands clarity and justification with unwavering confidence. "Relativity"
A loyal housemaid who upholds the rules while fiercely guarding those under her care with unwavering devotion. "Relativity"
German speaking Polish stagehand who is inexperienced and likes Halina. "Red Velvet"
Polish journalist who is bright, ambitious, and frustrated with her life. "Red Velvet"
Ira Aldridge’s valet and dresser; he is English, hardworking, and loyal. "Red Velvet"
He is American, grand, impatient, ferocious, and unwell. (Also plays “Young Ira.”) "Red Velvet"
Jamaican. She is an experienced servant who is older than her years and the voice of truth. "Red Velvet"
English actress, self-concerned, not clever but pleasant. "Red Velvet"
English actor who is political, self-interested, ambitious, and earnest. "Red Velvet"
English actor who is old school, a bit lazy, opinionated, and insecure. "Red Velvet"
English actor (son of Edmund Kean), grand but without the talent to support it and he suffers from being Edmund’s son. "Red Velvet"
(Leading actress). She is talented, motivated, classical but progressive. "Red Velvet"
He is a French manager of the theatre who is gay, revolutionary, and entrepreneurial. "Red Velvet"
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