Casting Equity Actors for "Sherwood" & "Hamlet" Shows
Equity actors for roles in "Sherwood" & "Hamlet". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum (LORT D) Travel/housing: provided. Additional info: There will be no understudies. Please note: actors cast in this production will also be cast in "Hamlet". Possible auditions - week of November 11th. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. "SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD" First Rehearsal: February 11, 2025 First Preview: March 12, 2025 Opening: March 14, 2025 Closing: May 3, 2025 ***Please Note: Actors cast in this production will also be cast in HAMLET.*** "HAMLET" First Rehearsal: March 18, 2025 First Preview: April 16, 2025 Opening: April 18, 2025 Closing: May 4, 2025 The following are speaking roles that will be cast in HAMLET from the SHERWOOD company (All actors will also play courtiers, servants, soldiers and party guests.) When applying, please include your headshot and resume for consideration. Please put "SHERWOOD" in the subject line.
19 roles
(Male Identifying). Must have excellent stage combat skills. Affable, charismatic, humorous, passionate. On a journey from entitled youth to altruistic man. Falls in love, loses his innocence, and discovers his calling to service. Will also play supporting role in HAMLET. "SHERWOOD"
(Female Identifying) Must have strong stage combat skills. Smart, confident, funny, bold. A fighter for truth and justice. On a journey from innocent, plucky girl to strong women navigating a man’s world. Other roles as cast. Will also play supporting role in HAMLET. "SHERWOOD"
(Male Identifying) Must have excellent stage combat skills. Very tall/large fit build. Can be a gentle giant or an intimidating fierce foe. Not the brains of the group, but definitely the heart. Finds his people, falls in love with Deorwyn, and fights for justice. Other roles as cast. Will also play supporting role in HAMLET. "SHERWOOD"
(Female Identifying) Must have strong combat skills. Young women avenging the terrible treatment and eventual murder of her father. Tough, determined, and brave on the outside - very scared and lonely on the inside. Finds a new family while united in the fight for justice. Other roles as cast. Will also play supporting role in HAMLET. "SHERWOOD"
(Male Identifying) Must have excellent stage combat skills. Enforcer for Prince John. Ambitious, conniving, arrogant, cruel, dangerous, relentless. Has charisma and a wicked charm. On a mission to destroy Robin Hood, possess Marian, and be the right hand of Prince John. Other roles as cast. Will also play supporting role in HAMLET. "SHERWOOD"
"HAMLET"
"HAMLET"
"HAMLET"
"HAMLET"
(Male Identifying) Experienced leader of a travelling acting troupe. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
(Female Identifying) Female member of the acting troupe. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
(Male Identifying) An actor in the troupe. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
(Male Identifying) A sentry. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
(Male Identifying) A sentry. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
A courtier. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
Comic sidekick of the First Gravedigger. Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
Actors who play an instrument a plus. "HAMLET"
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