Casting Performers for "Richard III" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Richard III" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: SPT $482 weekly minimum (SPT 4) + health & pension. Additional info: First Rehearsal - 5/12/2025 Open - 6/6/2025 Close - 6/15/2025 SELF-TAPE PREPARATION - Please tape one Shakespearean monologue or soliloquy, preferably in verse and no more than 3 minutes in length, which shows a mastery of scansion, classical performance, and clarity of text. When applying, please include a headshot / resume, and an unlisted YouTube link to your audition video with the subject line RICHARD III AUDITION.
12 roles
Widow to a murdered husband, she's strong-willed, but desperate, and in grave danger.
Rivers' family married into royalty and he's trying to look the part, but he's clearly out of his element.
King Edward's health is failing, and he wants to be remembered as a good king. Doubles as Lord Mayor, a gullible, out-of-touch politician.
Richard's mother, she's disgusted by what her son has become, but afraid of what he might do next.
Prince Edward's younger brother, he's playful and trusting.
Young Elizabeth is the last child of King Edward, she's a young woman in this very dangerous world of self-serving men. Doubles as CITIZEN 2, a working-class woman, afraid for her country's future.
Richmond is a true warrior king in the making. He's determined to face Richard on the battlefield, take the crown, and become the king England deserves.
Clarence is Richard's brother. Trusting, wholesome, and a former war hero. Citizen 1 is a working-class everyman, weary of civil unrest. Oxford is a lord, navigating the dangers of Richard's reign.
Catesby is one of Richard's lackeys, willing to do anything for a bit of coin.
Ratfliffe and Catesby are two peas in a pod. No deed is too dirty for these two.
-Hastings is a playboy who takes his position for granted.
Stanley knows which way the wind is blowing, and sees Richard for the threat he is.