"The Winter's Tale" Stage Play in Need of Equity Actors

King of Sicilia. At the core he is a sensible man and a good husband; however he is unable to suppress his wild jealousy and suspicious nature which ultimately get the better of him. Volatile to the point where he can’t listen to reason. It is only after his fears have driven him to lose everything he loves that he sees the error of his ways.

Queen of Sicilia. Well admired by the court for her graciousness and integrity, she is a devoted wife who is able to keep her composure and dignity in the face of Leontes’ unwarranted behavior. Well spoken, patient and radiant.

King of Bohemia. Leontes’ childhood friend. A well-loved and well-respected ruler. Although generally a good and reasonable man, he is willing to use trickery to spy on his son’s behavior. Not always in control of his temper or instincts.

A Sicilian Lord. Faced with Leontes’ orders to kill Polixenes, Camillo disobeys the king, forfeiting his future and banishing himself from his beloved homeland. He does this to serve the greater good and save Leontes from future misery and regret, not out of cowardice or disloyalty. Dignified. Sweet-natured. Sometimes melancholy.

Unafraid to speak her mind frankly in front of the King. Very intelligent. She uses her wit to get her points across. Fierce, yet with all things honorable and good on her side.

A Sicilian Lord and Paulina’s husband. Able to use his age and wisdom to dissuade Leontes from killing Hermione’s newborn child (Perdita). Noble and moral. He is saddened by all that has befallen his country. Since Antigonus is ultimately eaten by a bear, this role will most likely double.

Leontes and Hermione’s abandoned daughter, although she thinks her father is the Old Shepherd. Even though she has been raised in the country amongst shepherds and shepherdesses, her demeanor indicates her royal birth. Wise beyond her years. Elegant and lovely.

Polixenes’ son. A chip off the old block. A good-natured man who is also impulsive and rebellious. Although his intentions are pure, one can never be sure until he reveals them.

Tough, untrustworthy — a con man. Madcap, but not goofy or silly. He’s making you laugh while picking your pocket. A comic who sings confidently.

Adopts Perdita as a baby. He is generous and warm hearted. Eccentric and extreme. Comedic with lots of quirk. This role may double.

The Old Shepherd’s son. Comedic who can be sweet and simple, without being a stereotype. This character is fuller and more dimensional than the name suggests.

Sicilian Lords. They stick by Leontes throughout the play, and by the end are able to forgive him his sins and try to convince him to move on with his life. They are loyal subjects, compelled to support their king.

Shepherdesses. Earthy and athletic; not simple country bumpkins. These roles may double and understudy.

A Bohemian Lord. He accompanies Polixenes to Sicily as an official from Bohemia. A company man through and through. This role will most likely double.