Casting Call for "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Play
Casting actors for "The Merry Wives of Windsor" play. Please find the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A fast-paced Shakespearean comedy following Sir John Falstaff as he tries to woo two clever, married women — only to find himself the target of their hilarious revenge. Packed with witty wordplay, mistaken identities, and spirited schemes. Additional info: Rehearsals begin on or about June 1 Performances: July 16–20, 22–27, 29–31, August 1 at 7:30 PM (11 performances) Location: Lapham Peak, Oconomowoc, WI Auditions: Friday, April 10, 6–9 PM and Saturday, April 11, 3:30–6:30 PM (by appointment) Callbacks (if necessary): Sunday, April 12, 1–4 PM Bring resume, headshot (if available), and a completed 2026 Audition Form for this show You must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. Excessive conflicts may result in not being cast. If you sign up and later cannot attend, please remove your sign-up so your slot can be filled by someone else If you are interested, please apply.
20 role s
A farcical old knight, Sir John tries to woo Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. He is unsuccessful and becomes, instead, the butt of their jokes.
The wife of Francis Ford and one of the objects of Falstaff’s wooing, Mistress Ford not only teaches Falstaff a lesson, but also exposes her husband’s jealousy and foolishness.
The wife of George Page and one of the objects of Falstaff’s wooing, Mistress Page helps in teaching Falstaff a much-needed lesson.
The daughter of Master and Mistress Page, Anne is in love with and eventually elopes with Fenton.
A servant of Doctor Caius
A penniless gentleman and suitor of Anne Page, Fenton is Anne’s true love and elopes with her, in defiance of her parents.
A country justice, Shallow encourages his nephew Slender’s suit of Anne Page.
A cousin of Shallow and unsuccessful suitor of Anne Page, Slender’s wit is as slim as his name implies.
A gentleman of Windsor and husband of Mistress Alice Ford, Master Ford disguises himself as “Brook” to spy on his wife and Falstaff.
A gentleman of Windsor and husband of Mistress Margaret Page, Master Page is more reasonable and less jealous than Master Ford.
The youngest son of Master and Mistress Page
A Welsh parson
A French physician and unsuccessful suitor of Anne Page
A follower and friend of Falstaff
A follower and friend of Falstaff
A follower and friend of Falstaff
A page of Falstaff
A servant of Slender, Simple’s name describes him well
A servant of Doctor Caius
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