Casting Performers for "Shakespeare In Love" Play
Male and female talent wanted for the upcoming theatre show "Shakespeare In Love" play. Please see the details below. About the project: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is based off of the movie released in 1999. It tells the (fictional) story of how William Shakespeare met and fell in love with the muse that inspired his most famous work – Romeo and Juliet. Character descriptions are as follows. Some characters will be doubled. Stage ages are rough guidelines. All roles are available. Additional info: Performances will be November 14-16. Rehearsals will start in September and will be 3-4 nights weekly depending on cast availability. See the file attached for details. To be considered please apply.
22 roles
The bard himself. Quick on his feet and romantic to a fault. *This character kisses on stage
Shakespeare’s muse. She disguises herself as Thomas Kent in order to audition for Romeo and Juliet. *This character kisses on stage
Shakespeare’s contemporary – another writer. Cooler and more collected than Shakespeare.
Larger than life actor. Head of the acting troupe. Plays Mercutio.
Nobleman promised Viola’s hand by her father
Sponsor of the play. Owed money from Henslowe.
Owner of the Rose Theatre. Owes Fennyman money.
Lord Chamberlain carries out law on behalf of the Queen
Viola’s father. Betrothes her to Wessex
Servant to Viola. Has raised her since childhood.
Wardrobe mistress at the Rose Theatre
Tavern “maids”
Tavern “maids”
The queen herself.
Doubled role. Plays Nurse
Doubled role. Plays Benvolio
Doubled role. Plays Lady Capulet
Doubled role. Plays Gregory
Doubled role. Plays Tybalt
Doubled role. Plays Juliet *This character kisses on stage
Doubled role. Henslowe’s tailor, aspires to be an actor
Doubled role. Aspiring actor
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