"The Merry Wives of Windsor" Play Needs Equity Performers
Equity actors wanted for season show "The Merry Wives of Windsor". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare is a lively comedy set in the town of Windsor, where Sir John Falstaff attempts to court two married women for money, only to be cleverly outwitted at every turn. Alongside this, a jealous husband’s suspicions and a young woman’s competing suitors create a series of comic misunderstandings, leading to disguises, tricks, and a joyful resolution. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) - until 6/28/26 $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - after 6/29/26 Additional info: Audition lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. PREPARATION Please prepare one monologue, no longer than two minutes, that best highlights you for 2026 season show. 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. First Rehearsal: 8/7/26 First Preview: 8/13/26 Opening: 8/14/26 Closing: 8/23/26 If you are interested, please apply.
12 role s
Female identifying. One of the “Merry Wives.” Clever, playful, and self-assured. Leads the schemes to expose Falstaff’s foolishness. Sharp intelligence and grounded comic instincts.
Male identifying. Alice Ford’s husband. Intensely jealous and suspicious, disguising himself to test his wife’s fidelity. A comic role rooted in insecurity and emotional volatility.
Female identifying. The second Merry Wife. Warm, witty, and socially adept. Partners with Alice Ford in orchestrating Falstaff’s downfall. Lively, warm hearted, determined.
Male identifying. Margaret Page’s husband. Practical, trusting, and level-headed, serving as a foil to Ford’s jealousy. Calm authority with gentle humor.
Female identifying. Anne Page is bright, independent, and romantic, determined to choose love on her own terms. John Rugby is the practical and steady servant to Doctor Caius. Requires versatility and clear character differentiation.
Male identifying. William Page is the young son of the Page family, minimal speaking. Pistol is bombastic and theatrical, prone to grandiose speech. Slender is awkward and earnest, a foolish suitor to Anne Page, nephew to Shallow. Strong comic range required.
Male identifying. A boisterous, indulgent knight with an inflated ego and sharp wit. Schemes to seduce two married women for financial gain and is repeatedly outsmarted. Requires strong comedic timing, verbal dexterity, and confidence.
Male identifying. Bardolph is a brash follower of Falstaff. Doctor Caius is a hot-tempered French physician and suitor to Anne Page. Bold physicality and strong comic contrast required. A good ear with dialect work.
Male identifying. Nym is reserved and sardonic, while Peter Simple is literal-minded and loyal.
Female identifying. The Host is a jovial innkeeper who delights in mischief; Mistress Quickly is a fast-talking, clever messenger who thrives in chaos. Excellent comic timing and verbal agility.
Male identifying. Fenton is charming, sincere, and romantic, Anne Page’s preferred suitor. Robert Shallow is a nostalgic, selfimportant country justice, and uncle to Slender.
Male identifying. A Welsh parson. Earnest, kindhearted, and occasionally pedantic. A good ear for dialect work.
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