Theater Audition for "As You Like It" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "As You Like It". More details are below. About the play: Shakespeare's As You Like It meets all the charm and muddy fields of a Renaissance festival, where banished maidens don clever disguises, exiled dukes live like the “old Robin Hood of England,” and love-sick swains wander the Forest of Arden sighing sonnets to the trees. Rosalind, banished by her uncle, must masquerade as a strapping young lad, turning courtly romance delightfully upside down. Amid rustic revels, playful trickery, and the wise musings of fools, the tale frolics toward a festive finale of reunions, revelry, and enough weddings to make any tavern chant HUZZAH! Rate: Non-Union. Honorarium $100. Additional information: AUDITION LOCATION Vancouver. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S) April 30th- May 16th. SUBMISSION DEADLINE December 7, 2025. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume. Subject line: "As You Like It Submission - [FIRST AND LAST NAME]". Please include which character(s) you are submitting for, if any in mind. Please submit for any role regardless of suggested age or gender.
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The daughter of Duke Senior and cousin of Celia. Rosalind is an independent and kind woman who disguises herself as Ganymede (a young man) while in the forest.
The youngest son of Sir Rowland. Orlando is a gentle young man who falls in love with Rosalind and runs away to the Forest of Arden to escape his brother Oliver.
A court clown/jester/fool who goes to the Forest of Arden with Rosalind and Celia, then falls in love with Audrey there.
The older brother of Duke Frederick and father of Rosalind. He lives in the Forest of Arden after being banished by his brother. Duke Frederick: Younger brother of Duke Senior and father of Celia. Before the play begins, he has banished his older brother Duke Senior.
The daughter of Duke Frederick and cousin of Rosalind. Celia is practical and loyal to Rosalind, disguises herself as Aliena while in the forest, and later falls in love with Oliver.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS One of Duke Senior’s followers in the Forest of Arden. Jaques is melancholy and critical and speaks several well-known speeches. Double cast with Charles the Wrestler Charles: The wrestler in Duke Frederick’s court who fights against Orlando and loses.
The oldest son of Sir Rowland, Oliver mistreats his younger brother Orlando, but they reconcile by the end of the play and Oliver falls in love with Celia.
A shepherdess who falls in love with Ganymede. Silvius loves Phoebe, but she does not return his love.
A young shepherd who deeply loves Phoebe. He is not particularly knowledgeable about sheep. Double cast with Le Beau Le Beau: A courtier in Duke Frederick’s court.
A simple country girl who falls in love with Touchstone.
An old shepherd who sees the world in a simple way. Corin is very knowledgeable about sheep.
The old and faithful servant of the de Boys family. He goes with Orlando to the Forest of Arden. Double cast with Jacques de Boys and Sir Oliver Martext. Jacques de Boys: The middle son of Sir Rowland. Sir Oliver Martext: A parish priest.
One of Duke Senior’s friends in the Forest of Arden. Amiens sings several songs in the play. Double cast with Dennis, William and Page. William: A country boy who loves Audrey. Dennis: Servant to Oliver de Boys. Page: Attendant to the exiled Duke.
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