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Talent Wanted for "The Head That Wears a Crown" Show

Lisle, IL, United States
ID: 266374Exp: 8/4/2024
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The company is holding auditions for "The Head That Wears a Crown" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Performances will take place from Friday September 27th thru Sunday October 6th: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, August 11th and will be held Sunday thru Thursday evenings. When applying, please include a headshot and resume with your request .Please let directors know a preferred day (Sunday, August 4th or Monday, August 5th) for your audition.

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11 roles

Prince Hal (aka Henry or Harry)Male20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The quick-witted Crown Prince of Wales and son to King Henry IV, spends more time at the Boar's Head Tavern with Falstaff and friends than he does attending to his royal duties. He looks to Falstaff as a mentor to Living with a capital 'L'. This has led to a strained relationship with his father and to the crown, but his regal qualities slowly emerge as the story progresses. Stage combat experience welcomed

King Henry IVMale40-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Regal and intelligent center of power, father of Prince Hal and Prince John. Vexed by the antics of his eldest son while fighting to hold his country together in a civil war, he has been worn down prematurely by worries.

Prince JohnMale18-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Brave and intelligent, he often demonstrates the leadership lacking in his older brother Hal.

PistolMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Criminal, highwayman, friend of Falstaff and Prince Hal.

BardolphMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Criminal, highwayman, friend of Falstaff and Prince Hal

Doll TearsheetFemale20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A woman of the tavern, close to Falstaff, also a friend of Prince Hal.

NymMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A servant at the Boar's Head Tavern

Earl of WestmerlandMale30-79 y.o.All ethnicities

A military leader as well as both a loyal companion and valuable advisor to the King

Harry Percy (aka Hotspur, Henry or Percy) / TavernerMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Fierce fighter and hot-headed archrival of Hal. Stage combat experience welcomed.

Earl of Dowglas / TavernerMale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Harry Percy's uncle, deadly and fierce leader of the large Scottish army at war against the King. Stage combat experience welcomed.

ChorusMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Functions as a narrator, often commenting on the play's plots and themes as well joining in on the playing. A dynamic storyteller.