Theater Casting Call for Production of "Hamlet"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "Hamlet" play. More details are below. About the play: A fresh re-telling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy: Hamlet. 25 years ago, the queen of Denmark gave birth to a baby girl in a country that desperately needed a male heir. Hamlet, born a woman, is forced to disguise herself as a man in order to survive the cutthroat world she was born into. Now, in the wake of her father's sudden death and her mother's marriage to her uncle, Hamlet will need to find a way to navigate a court of murderous intrigue. Rate: Non union. Actors will receive an honorarium as well as a share of all profits. Additional information: Callbacks on March 9th. If you are unable to attend those times, let them know and directors will accommodate you if possible. Rehearsals and performances will take place from April 15th-June 7th on Tuesday/Friday evenings and Sunday late morning-afternoon, with 2 Wednesday evening rehearsals May 28th and June 4th. Tech “week” will be June 7th-9th and performances will take place June 11th-14th with 2 shows on Saturday the 14th. Submission Deadline March 6, 2025. If you're interested, please apply.
12 roles
Femme presenting. Hamlet's childhood friend and companion, Laertes’s sister, Polonius’s daughter.
The queen of Denmark and Hamlet’s mother. Previously married to Hamlet Sr., now to Claudius.
Hamlet's best friend and fellow scholar.
The new king of Denmark, married to Gertrude, murdered his brother to take the throne.
Additional Character. Masc presenting. The former king, murdered by his brother, returns as a ghost to speak to his daughter.
Additional Character. Masc presenting. Advisor to Claudius, father to Laertes and Ophelia.
Additional Character. Masc presenting. Ophelia’s brother and Polonius’s son, Laertes is a keen swordsman who just wants to get away from the court.
Additional Character. Femme presenting. One of Hamlet’s school buddies, she is called on by the king to cheer up the young “prince.”
Additional Character. Masc presenting. One of Hamlet’s school buddies, he is called on by the king to cheer up the young “prince.”
Additional Character. Will be double-cast in addition.
Additional Character. Will be double-cast in addition.
Additional Character. Will be double-cast in addition.
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