Actors Needed for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" & "The Tempest"
The company is holding auditions for the summer season "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: AEA Pay: Approximately $594 per week, LOA ref. LORT D Non-AEA Pay: $16.50/hour for rehearsals and performances. Additional info: Midsummer is May 13 - July 13 Tempest is July 15 - September 15 What to Prepare: Please be ready to introduce yourself and tell us anything you’d like us to know about you. Please bring a Shakespeare monologue of your choice - selections from Midsummer and Tempest are certainly welcome! 30 seconds of music a capella, any style. Auditions will be limited to 3 minutes in length. Those interested in A Midsummer Night’s Dream are strongly encouraged to include a link to a physical theatre or contemporary dance work sample along with your audition application. There will not be a movement call at the initial auditions so supplementary materials are requested. Please apply if interested.
23 roles
Duke of Athens/King of the Stars (Fairies) Not necessarily a singer but can hold a note if asked. Would have no problem getting up and dancing at a wedding reception! Has an elegance and ease within their body, and could possibly lift and hold 100 lbs. or more. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Queen of the Amazons/Queen of the Stars (Fairies) This actor can sing but training is not a must. This actor could audition for a musical if they wanted to, but don't, and would have no problem getting up and dancing at a wedding reception! Is sensual in nature, an empath and cultivates the lioness within. There is an elegance and ease within the body. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Hermia’s Father/Architect, Director and Prologue in the play within the play. Could lead in a waltz or slow formal dance. No dance or movement training necessary. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Egeus’ daughter in love with Lysandra/ a joiner and the Lion in the play within the play. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
In love with Demetrius/ a Tailor and Moonshine in the play within the play. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
In love at different times with Hermia and Helena/ a Tinker and the Wall in the play within the play. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
In love at different times with Helena and Hermia/ a musician and Thisbe in the play within the play. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Weaver and Pyramus in the play within the play. Can move well, is naturally a physical actor with experience in physical comedy. Can slow dance with a partner and is up for learning some hip hop if needed! "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Hand to The King of the Stars. His/Their physical presence is majestic; they possess a mountainous presence. Physical Theatre experience is always a plus. Agile, nimble, athletic. Looking for an individual that can be symbolic of a wild big cat. For reference: The Tiger is the largest cat species in the world. The Jaguar/Black Panther has the strongest ‘bite’ of all big cats. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Hand to The Queen of the Stars. Physical Theatre experience, Dance education, Movement skills a plus but not mandatory. Has no problem to be physical on the ground: rolling, tumbling getting from point A to B; being connected to the Earth. Choral experience and ability to handle harmonies a plus but not mandatory. "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
An Airy Spirit "The Tempest"
A Savage and Deformed Slave "The Tempest"
Son to the King of Naples "The Tempest"
Daughter to Prospero "The Tempest"
A Jester "The Tempest"
A Drunken Butler "The Tempest"
King of Naples "The Tempest"
Brother of Prospero, the usurping Duke of Milan "The Tempest"
An Honest Old Councillor "The Tempest"
Lords "The Tempest"
"The Tempest"
"The Tempest"
"The Tempest"
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