Actors Needed for "The Merchant of Venice" Play Audition
Actors wanted for "The Merchant of Venice". See the details below! Rate: A stipend will be paid for this performance, which is adapted. Additional info: The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Scripts and sides will be provided at the audition, but auditioners are encouraged to be familiar with the play. Headshots and resumés are requested but not required. No appointment necessary during this come-and-go audition. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
20 roles
IN BELMONT. An heiress of Belmont: Quick-witted, wealthy, and beautiful, Portia embodies the virtues that are typical of Shakespeare’s heroines—it is no surprise that she emerges as the antidote to Shylock’s malice.
IN BELMONT. Portia’s waiting-gentlewoman: Witty and observant, offering a foil to Portia's more serious nature.
IN BELMONT. Servant to Portia
Suitors to Portia A suitor who wants to win Portia in the casket lottery devised by her father. Vows to never marry again if he loses.
Suitors to Portia An arrogant Spanish nobleman who also attempts to win Portia's hand by picking a casket.
IN CHRISTIAN VENICE A merchant of Venice: Characterized by his melancholic disposition, even amidst prosperity, and his willingness to go to great lengths for his friend.
IN CHRISTIAN VENICE A Venetian gentleman, suitor to Portia: A complex character who is both romantic and somewhat flawed. While he demonstrates loyalty and intelligence, he also exhibits impulsiveness and a tendency to spend beyond his means.
Companions of Antonio and Bassanio An energetic go-getter: Known for his wit and sharp tongue, he is a loyal friend to Antonio, the merchant, and a close companion to Bassanio.
Companions of Antonio and Bassanio Sneaky future husband to Jessica: A friend of Bassanio. In love with Shylock's daughter Jessica, he helps her run away from her father.
Companions of Antonio and Bassanio A well-connected merchant of Venice, and a friend of Antonio and Bassanio.
Companions of Antonio and Bassanio A companion of Antonio and Bassanio. He tries to uplift Antonio's spirits and provides comic relief.
Others Servant to Bassanio
Others
Others
Others A strong person with firm opinions. The Duke upholds the law against all odds.
IN JEWISH VENICE A Jewish moneylender in Venice: Vengeful, stubborn, and hard-hearted, particularly when it comes to his business deals and the perceived wrongs done to him by the Christian community. However, he is also a product of his environment, suffering from the prejudice and hatred directed toward him due to his religion.
IN JEWISH VENICE His daughter, later wife to Lorenzo: Captivating and complex, she elopes with Lorenzo (a Christian) and helps set the stage for the drama that follows.
IN JEWISH VENICE Another Jewish moneylender: Shylock’s friend, Tubal helps Shylock provide the funds for the loan to Antonio.
IN JEWISH VENICE Servant to Shylock
IN JEWISH VENICE Lancelet’s father
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