Theatre Casting Call for "The School for Scandal" Show

A wealthy young widow, scheming socialite, and notorious scandal-monger with her eyes on Charles Surface. She is the unofficial headmistress of the “school for scandal.”

A young man of name with an honorable, upstanding reputation. Despite his many pronouncements on moral living, he is secretly in league with Lady Sneerwell and her plan to prevent an engagement between his brother Charles and Maria, hoping to marry the latter for her money while simultaneously trying to seduce Lady Teazle.

The younger brother of Joseph with a reputation for extravagant indulgence. Despite his many protestations to the contrary, a kind and generous nature lurks beneath his outward libertinism, giving hope to those that love him, including young Maria.

A lady of high society. In a constant state of shock at the wild and irresponsible spreading of scandalous rumors by certain members of the aristocracy—so much so that she will tell you, in detail, which rumors.

A fop, buffoon, and relentless suitor. Favorite pastimes include spreading gossip and amateur poetry. A frequent caller at Lady Sneerwell’s along with his uncle, Mr. Crabtree. This role doubles with CARELESS, a drinking buddy of Charles Surface.

A sour-dispositioned gossip with high aspirations for his nephew, Sir Benjamin’s, marriage prospects. A regular member of Lady Sneerwell’s rumor mill. This role doubles with SIR HARRY Bumper, a drinking buddy of Charles Surface.

An inflexible older man struggling with the newly-established dynamics of his recent marriage to a young woman from the country. He has little affection for the Lady Sneerwell’s circle and their rumor-mongering ways.

A witty, indomitable young woman from the country. Recently married to the older Sir Peter, she has quickly adopted city manners and fallen in with high society—much to her new husband’s dismay…

The clever and wealthy uncle of Joseph and Charles, recently returned from abroad with the intention of naming one of them his heir—if either of them can prove their commitment to honor.

The upstanding and recently orphaned young ward of Sir Peter, possessed with a strong distaste for scandal-mongering. The object of affection for both Joseph and Charles. She is in love with Charles, despite his roguish reputation and her guardian’s opposition to the match.

The former steward to the Surface brothers’ deceased father. A loyal and reasonable man, as well as a trusted confidante to all members of the Surface family.

A greedy banker who has endeavored to ensnare Charles Surface with exorbitant debt. This role doubles with SNAKE, a devious gossip columnist and participant in Lady Sneerwell’s schemes.