"Othello" Stage Play Looking for Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in 2027 Summer Theatre Series show "Othello". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Othello has risen through the ranks of the Venetian military on courage, intelligence, and leadership. After secretly marrying Desdemona, he becomes the target of his trusted ensign, Iago, whose manipulation turns jealousy into suspicion, then obsession, then violence. As lies replace truth and loyalty gives way to mistrust, Othello's world collapses. Shakespeare's tragedy examines love, race, power, and the cost of deception. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $915 weekly minimum - 2026 rate - Mainstage $868 weekly minimum - 2026 rate - Schubert Additional info: Audition day lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. All principal roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: Please prepare EITHER a short monologue OR a short song from your book OR a 90-second monologue and 32-bars of a song. Auditions should not exceed 2 1/2 minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will not 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. Pre-Rehearsal Week: 5/4/2027 Rehearsals Begin in Philly: 5/11/2027 Tech: 5/28/2027 Previews: 6/2/2027 Opening: 6/4/2027 Closing: 6/20/2027 Production Note: The rehearsals will be in Philadelphia, and with the spacing and performances in Center Valley, PA. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
Daughter of Venetian senator Brabantio, newly and secretly married to Othello. Brave, devoted, and outspoken in defense of her marriage. Strength gives way to confusion and fear as Othello turns against her.
Othello's lieutenant, promoted over Iago's head. Charming, well-liked, a bit naive about how he's perceived. Becomes the unwitting tool of Iago's plot against Othello and Desdemona.
Iago's wife and Desdemona's attendant. Loyal to Desdemona, sharper and more cleareyed than her husband gives her credit for. Delivers the play's reckoning with Iago in the final act.
Venetian senator and Desdemona's father. Proud, protective, and outraged by his daughter's secret marriage. May double with Duke of Venice or Gratiano.
A wealthy, lovesick Venetian gentleman pining for Desdemona. Gullible and easily manipulated by Iago, who drains him for money and uses him as a pawn. Comedic undertones with a tragic end.
A courtesan in Cyprus and Cassio's lover. Spirited and quick-tempered, drawn into Iago's scheme without her knowledge.
Venetian and Cyprian officials who appear across the play's political scenes. Authoritative, composed. Strong candidates for doubling with each other or with Brabantio and Gratiano.
Brabantio's brother, accompanies Lodovico to Cyprus. May double with Duke of Venice or Montano.
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