Theatre Casting Call for "The Book of Will" Show
The company is holding auditions for "The Book of Will" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Hemings, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. Additional info: Callbacks: Friday, September 27, 6-9 p.m. First Rehearsal: Sunday, September 29, 6-9 p.m. Preparation: One monologue not to exceed 2 minutes (optional) Readings from the play will be provided at audition Headshot and résumé (optional) Completion of audition form provided at audition, including contact information, schedule conflicts and list of any recent roles (in lieu of résumé).
25 roles
Feisty, hopeful friend and actor in the Kings' Men.
Reasonable friend and financial manager of the King's Men; owner of the Globe Tap House; a good man, a gentleman, if serious.
Seasoned lion of the stage, famous across England, loud and proud.
Johns' daughter and alewife, knows every.- one and hangs with the boys.
Young actor.
Ruffian.
Drunk.
Poet laureate of England, friend/rival of Shakespeare. Amazing drunk. A bear of a man. Surprisingly weepy.
Henrys' wife, savvy and fun.
John's wife, a good wife. Strong, busy with their grocery business, a woman who has weathered much but loves her husband and sons and Go
"Stage manager" for the Kings' Men, self-serious and particular.
Humble scrivener of the Kings' Men. Quick, sure, quiet.
Successful; if shady publisher of books, plays, and playbills. He is confident in his ability to get what he wants. Very experienced, very connected, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. An ass.
William's son, who will inherit the business. Sensitive, an artist at heart.
Printer's apprentice at the Jagard print shop, nosy but honest.
Works for Jaggard, Young
Fiery Italian feminist and poet, independent woman, lover of life (and of Shakespeare).
Shakespeare's now ailing wife. Strong-wiled, a classy lady, a survivor.
Good girl and daughter of Shakespeare.
Newsboy.
Book and theatre lover.
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