Casting Call for "Bernhardt/Hamlet" Stage Play
Auditions for "Bernhardt/Hamlet" play. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” At the turn of the 20th century, Sarah Bernhardt tackles her most ambitious role yet: the tragic Prince of Denmark. But is society ready for a female Hamlet? Faced with almost insurmountable odds, Bernhardt must decide to be or not to be…true to herself and the role of a lifetime. Additional info: Audition process: Select a monologue(s) attached that speaks to you. The monologues don’t correlate directly with roles in Bernhardt/Hamlet, but rather serve as options to work with Shakespearean material that runs as a theme throughout the script – auditioners can choose one or more of the provided monologues to perform. Memorization is not required, though paying attention to the Shakespearean meter (AKA rhythm) is encouraged. Show dates: March 16 and 23 at 3:00 pm March 14,15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 at 8:00 pm If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Lead. Renowned French actor of the late 19th and early 20th century. The most accomplished actor of her day. Intelligent, confident, magnetic. Revolting against society’s disdain for aging women. This role requires intimacy and fight choreography.
Lead. A French poet and dramatist deeply infatuated with Sarah. Best known for writing Cyrano de Bergerac. This role requires intimacy choreography.
Supporting. The leading man in Sarah’s troupe. Sarah’s confidant. A French actor of “unusual range and versatility.” This role requires fight choreography.
Supporting. A Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist active during the birth of Art Nouveau. Became famous through his depictions of Sarah.
Supporting. The devoted, dignified illegitimate son of Sarah Bernhardt. Very close to his mother, she’s the only family he’s ever known. This role requires fight choreography.
Supporting. The ingénue of Sarah’s troupe, an actress in awe of Sarah. This role requires intimacy choreography.
Supporting. The leading theatre critic of Paris who loves to be courted by artists.
Supporting. The neglected wife of Edmond Rostand. A poet and playwright of quiet dignity.
Supporting. An actor in Sarah’s troupe. Self-involved. Not the brightest, but a real talent.
Supporting. An actor in Sarah’s troupe. A little scattered, but well-trained and serious about his craft. This role requires fight choreography.
Supporting. A worker outside Sarah’s theater. A role that can be combined with Louis, or made available for an actor interested in a small role.
ENSEMBLE: Non-speaking roles. Can be factored into this production. Ensemble members will also act as crew members for the purposes of scene changes if needed and/or possible.
ENSEMBLE: Non-speaking roles. Can be factored into this production. Ensemble members will also act as crew members for the purposes of scene changes if needed and/or possible.
ENSEMBLE: Non-speaking roles. Can be factored into this production. Ensemble members will also act as crew members for the purposes of scene changes if needed and/or possible.
ENSEMBLE: Non-speaking roles. Can be factored into this production. Ensemble members will also act as crew members for the purposes of scene changes if needed and/or possible.
ENSEMBLE: Non-speaking roles. Can be factored into this production. Ensemble members will also act as crew members for the purposes of scene changes if needed and/or possible.
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