Casting Performers for "King Lear" Show
The company is holding auditions for "King Lear" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: One of Shakespeare's most tragic and profound works, telling the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him. The consequences of this ill-fated decision lead to betrayal, madness, and ultimate tragedy. Additional info: Callbacks scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 7 pm. Production Dates January 24 - February 2, 2025 Please download audition form.
17 roles
King of Britain. Lear is the protagonist whose willingness to believe empty flattery leads to the deaths of many people.
Lear's eldest daughter who, after professing her deep love for her father, betrays him and plots his murder.
Lear's second daughter. Regan joins forces with Goneril to destroy their father. Regan initially appears less harsh than her elder sister, but in the end, she proves to be as blood-thirsty as Goneril. Please prepare the Goneril side to audition for Regan
Lear's youngest daughter. Cordelia genuinely loves her father, but her refusal to flatter him leads to her tragic death.
Loyal member of the king's court. The Fool assumes the role of protector to Lear when Cordelia is banished.
Gloucester's younger, illegitimate, son. He is an opportunist whose ambitions lead him to form a union with Goneril and Regan.
Goneril's husband. Albany grows in stature during the play and ultimately finds the strength to resist his wife's efforts to have Lear killed.
Gloucester's older son. Edgar is Gloucester's only legitimate heir, but he must flee and hide from his father, disguised as Poor Tom, when he comes under suspicion.
Lear's loyal friend and supporter. Although banished, Kent disguises himself as Caius in an effort to stay close to his king.
Lear's cohort and loyal friend. Gloucester is a foolish old man whose inability to see the truth in his youngest son's words parallels Lear's own difficulties with Goneril and Regan.
Regan's brutal husband. Cornwall is vicious and savage as he tries to eliminate Lear and Gloucester. Please prepare the Albany side to audition for Cornwall.
Goneril's steward. Oswald is a willing accomplice to Goneril's plotting and proves a foil to Kent's devotion to Lear. Please prepare one of the other sides to audition for Oswald.
Marries Cordelia. France is honorable and willing to support Cordelia's efforts to rescue her father. Please prepare one of the other sides to audition for France.
Suitor for Cordelia. Burgundy rejects Cordelia when he discovers that she will bring him no dowry. Please prepare one of the other sides to audition for Burgundy.
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