Theatre Casting Call for "Tartuffe"
Looking for men and women for the "Tartuffe " show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Orgon's family is up in arms because Orgon and his mother, Madame Pernelle, have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a fraud and vagrant prior to Orgon's charity. Tartuffe manipulates Orgon by aping devotion and pretending to speak with divine authority. Madame Pernelle, also convinced of Tartuffe's piety, denounces Elmire and Cléante, Orgon's second wife and step-brother, respectively. This play is set in 1600’s France, but no accents/dialects are needed. Additional info: Please let directors know your conflicts between now and November 16, 2025. Will run October 31 – November 16. You will be asked to read sides. Walk-ups are permitted and directors will accommodate them as time allows. If interested, please apply.
12 roles
Orgon's mother--(the mother-in-law)
Elmire's husband--(the dupe), Head of the house and husband of Elmire, he is blinded by admiration for Tartuffe, any ethnicity
Orgon's wife
Orgon's son, Elmire's stepson--(the hot-headed youth), any ethnicity
The young romantic lead, who struggles to win the hand of his true love, Orgon's daughter Mariane
Orgon's daughter, Elmire's stepdaughter, and Valere's lover
Orgon's brother-in-law--(the raisonneur), Brother of Elmire, brother-in-law of Orgon
The hypocrite, Houseguest of Orgon, hypocritical religious devotee who attempts to seduce Elmire
A bailiff, any ethnicity
Madame Pernelle's servant, (non-speaking character), strong physicality preferred
Tartuffe's servant, (non-speaking character), strong physicality preferred, any ethnicity
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