"2nd Murderer" Stage Play in Need of Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "2nd Murderer". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Murph, a struggling actor in NYC, is hoping for his big break when he auditions for the titular role in a production of Richard III. Instead, he is devastated when he is cast as a walk-on part: 2nd Murderer. Reality begins to blend with fantasy as Murph, deep in despair, dives into the literal world of Richard III. In his quest for self-agency, and with the help of other Shakespearean characters, Murph confronts the lethal king head-on. Rate: Showcase-NY $2000 stipend Additional info: Callbacks: Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 10 am-6 pm — by appointment only. Rehearsals: September 2, 2025 - October 8, 2025 — Times TBA. Opening: Thursday, October 9, 2025. Closing: Saturday, November 1, 2025. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. When applying, please include your headshot, resume and link to your video audition (YouTube or Vimeo) for consideration. Please prepare 2 monologues (1 Shakespeare, 1 contemporary), no longer than 3 minutes total. Please note that, due to the number of submissions, directors are unable to respond to all submissions. Directors will contact you if they would like to schedule an in-person Callback audition.
10 roles
Female identifying. A young, street-smart actress precast in The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as LADY ANNE in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Female identifying. The harried, diligent co-founder of The Weathered Bear Ensemble and director of Richard III. Doubles as QUEEN ELIZABETH in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Male identifying. The skeevy executive producer and precast star of The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as RICHARD III in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Female and/or non-binary identifying. A reserved and self-assured actress cast in The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as CLARENCE in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Male identifying. Charming, melodramatic actor and co-founder of The Weathered Bear Ensemble, precast in Richard III. Doubles as KING EDWARD IV and MOND in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Male, non-binary, and/or trans identifying. A young, not-yet-jaded actor and former rocket scientist cast in The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as 1ST MURDERER in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Male, non-binary and/or trans identifying. A dreaming, struggling, self-pitying actor cast in the Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as 2ND MURDERER in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Male identifying. The sniveling, try-hard dramaturg and lead understudy of The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as HASTINGS in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Female identifying. The competent, savvy stage manager of The Weathered Bear’s Richard III. Doubles as BUCKINGHAM in Act II. Directors will also be casting an understudy.
Seeking understudies for all roles.
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