Theatre Casting Call for "Arms and the Man"
"Arms and the Man" play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: "Shaw's popular romantic comedy is also a satirical look at our idealized views of love, and of the glorification of waging war. Written over 125 years ago, it speaks to the current moment, and we aim to take a fast and funny run at this play." Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Every performer in this show should have a sense of humor. Please note: all roles are Non-Equity. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be emailed prior to auditions, as will specific audition location details. REHEARSALS: As soon as auditions close, rehearsal schedule will be finalized based on the availability of the actors and with respect to the November and December holidays. A read-thru and table sessions will be scheduled to immediately follow auditions (the week of Monday 11/3 through Saturday 11/8). Rehearsals will be held 1-2 weeknights and 1 weekend day through the end of December, then with greater frequency in the 2 weeks leading up to opening night (Friday, 1/16). PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, January 16 & 23, 2026 at 8pm Saturday, January 17 , 2026 at 8pm Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2 pm Sunday, January 18 & 25, 2026 at 2pm If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Female identifying, mid-20s, though she might be mistaken for younger, a nuanced young person, caught between the black and white thinking of someone still living in their parents' house and a clearer and more compassionate view of the world.
Female identifying, mother to Raina, strong, runs the household, a mixture of fashionable and practical.
Male identifying, brave but realistic, smart, wry, warm, honest, carries chocolates in his pockets instead of bullets.
Male identifying, father to Raina, Catherine's husband, a decent fellow, but not as impressive as his wife, a little shallow, and easily led.
Male identifying, Raina's fiancé at the top of the show, dashing persona, the "ideal" soldier, but inconsistent, reckless - and deep down he knows it.
Female identifying, a servant in the home, smart, proud, challenges the status quo.
Male identifying, a servant in the home, fiancé to Louka at the top of the show, practical, understands class distinctions, but also ambitious.
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