"Richard III" Stage Play Casting Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Richard III". See breakdown below. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $407 weekly minimum + Pension & Health Additional info: Audition Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. BIPOC actors and performers of all abilities and genders are encouraged to audition. Shakespeare and classical experience are a plus. Seeking a highly diverse cast with an ample array of multiple ethnicities and abilities to reflect Jersey City's strong diversity. PREPARATION Please prepare a brief (1-minute) dramatic monologue from Shakespeare in verse and bring your headshot and resume stapled together. First Rehearsal: February 3, 2026 First Performance: March 5, 2026 Closing: March 29 Performances: Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm; Sundays at 3pm; possible Wednesday student matinees at 11am Production will rehearse in NYC - Tech and performances in Jersey City. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
Politically ambitious right-hand man of Richard III. Willing to abandon his morals and commit heinous crimes for power.
Lord Chamberlain. Earnest and loyal supporter of King Edward and his family line. Politically naïve.
A careful and astute politician. Stepfather to Richmond. He has survived the war and political upheaval of many years.
Brother of Richard and Edward. Racked with guilt over his crimes committed in the war. Eloquent and persuasive speaker.
Kind, friendly, yet powerful clergyman and Chancellor of England. Ally of Queen Elizabeth.
Strong, intelligent, honest, and upright. An inspiring and charismatic leader. The future King Henry VII. Stage combat experience.
(18+ to play child of 10-12). Son of Queen Elizabeth and heir to the throne. Intelligent and witty. Older than their years but still a child.
The newly crowned and ailing King. Eldest brother to Richard and Clarence. Paranoid and god-fearing. He desires peace and stability after years of war.
Widow to the former Prince of Wales and daughter-in-law of the newly deposed king. Intelligent, strong, and quick-witted. Stricken with grief. Vulnerable and powerless under the new regime.
(70s – 80s). Mother to King Edward, Clarence, and Richard. She has seen and lived with the horrors of war for far too long. Hardened by grief and guilt. Though politically savvy, she is sidelined and isolated.
Ruthless and hungry man willing to commit any deed for some coin. Stage combat experience.
Ambitious follower of Richard. Remorseless, cold, and hardened. Stage combat experience.
(18+ to play a child of 10-14). Jovial and witty daughter to Queen Elizabeth.
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