Seeking Cast for "Macbeth" and "The Taming of the Shrew" Plays

A Scottish general, under Lord Duncan, who is told he will be the King of Scotland. He decides he is willing to do anything to achieve this prophecy. Proud. Cunning. Intuitive. Ambitious. "Macbeth"

Wife to Macbeth, she finds herself enthralled in the idea of being royals. Opportunistic. Ambitious. Powerful. Manipulative. "Macbeth"

Also told his children will inherit the Scottish throne, but takes no action to make this come true. "Macbeth"

Banquo’s son. "Macbeth"

The King of Scotland, who wishes only to celebrate the achievements of his generals and friends. Righteous. Kind. The Good King. "Macbeth"

The son of Duncan who wants to overthrow Macbeth and avenge his fathers death. Cautious. Straightforward. Clever. "Macbeth"

The younger son of Duncan and Malcolm's younger brother. "Macbeth"

A lord of Scotland who is true to himself and his homeland. Not afraid to speak the truth. Virtuous. Brave. Vengeful. "Macbeth"

Witches who sow chaos in this world. They share the prophecy to Banquo and Macbeth. The Nature of Chaos. Eternal. Lively. Mysterious. "Macbeth"

The goddess of witchcraft. Goddess. Eternal. Powerful. "Macbeth"

Scottish Nobleman. "Macbeth"

Scottish Nobleman. "Macbeth"

Hired by Macbeth to murder Banquo, Fleance and Macduff’s wife and children. "Macbeth"

The drunken doorman of Macbeth’s castle. "Macbeth"

Captain of the Scottish Army. "Macbeth"

A Thane of Scotland. "Macbeth"

Loyal servant to Macbeth. "Macbeth"

A hopeless romantic, Lucentio falls immediately in love with Bianca and undertakes a scheme to win her. Scholarly. Good-natured. Romantic. Determined. Self-assured. Willing to be underhanded in the name of love. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Lucentio's servant who, along with Lucentio, comes up with the idea that his master should pretend to be Bianca's tutor to win her heart and that HE pretend to be Lucentio. He ends up having great fun with the scheme despite the headaches it causes. Wry. Loyal. Clever. "A man with a plan". Scheming. A little morally ambiguous. Willing to do anything to secure Bianca for his master. "The Taming of the Shrew"

One of Bianca's suitors, Gremio believes he deserves Bianca because of his wealth and standing in the community. Foolish. Prideful. Boasting. Wants Bianca primarily for her beauty. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Another of Bianca's suitors, he also pretends to be a tutor to try to win her. He and his rival Gremio find common ground in trying to find a husband for Katherine. Friendly. Logical rather than romantic. Opportunistic| Quick to move on to marry a wealthy widow when he sees he has lost Bianca to another. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Katherine's younger sister who is considered to be beautiful, modest, unassuming, and mild — what the men of Padua consider to be the perfect woman — but she knows her own mind. Scholarly. Musical. Loving. Dutiful. Modest. Is aware of her role in the community as the most-sought-after bride and is proud of the fact, even as she appears humble. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Another servant of Lucentio, Biondello goes all in on the plan for his fellow servant Tranio and Lucentio to swap places, playing at being Tranio's servant. Sarcastic. Loyal. Dedicated to the plan. Is good at the legwork of the plan, including find the fake father to give assurances to Baptista. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Petruchio's much put-upon servant who seems to take things too literally. He is not willing to undertake anything that will cause him even more abuse than what is heaped on him (such as giving the starving Katherine food). Somewhat confused. Oddly loyal but resentful at the same time. Almost morally bereft. Considered the fool/comic relief of the show. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Another servant of Petruchio, Curtis takes care of the house and his master, no matter how he is treated. Loyal. Kind. Takes Petruchio's abuse without complaint, unlike Grumio. "The Taming of the Shrew"

A scholar who is fooled by Tranio into thinking his life is in danger in Padua because he is from Mantua. He agrees to pretend to be his father and to give dowry assurances to Baptista. Scholarly. Pedantic. Grateful. Sticks hard to the story even when presented with the real Vincentio — to the point of calling for him to be jailed. "The Taming of the Shrew"

Lucentio's wealthy father whose good reputation precedes him. He gets entangled in the identity plot to the point of almost being taken away to prison for impersonating himself. Kind. Fatherly. Responsible. Forgiving to his son but not to others who have wronged him. Despite his mistreatment, is quick to make assurances to Baptista and Bianca, seeing his son in love. "The Taming of the Shrew"

A wealthy widow who has long pursued the younger Hortensio and ultimately wins him. Independent. Unkind. Biting. Will not be commanded by her husband. "The Taming of the Shrew"

The tailor brings in a well-crafted hat and dress for Katherine, both of which Petruchio plays at calling terribly made. Talented. Hardworking. Proud of quality workmanship. Is upset and insulted by Petruchio's rejection of their goods and refuses to play his game. "The Taming of the Shrew"

A servant in the Minola household who leads the tutors to Baptista's daughters and later Bianca to help her sister prepare for her wedding. Loyal. Good-natured. Does whatever they're told unquestioningly. "The Taming of the Shrew"