Theater Casting Call for "Much Ado About Nothing" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "Much Ado About Nothing" play. See the details below. About the play: An emotionally rich and comedic 90-minute staging of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing - a story of unexpected love, deception, jealousy, and the beautiful folly of falling in love when you least expect it. Set in Messina, where soldiers return from war to a world eager for celebration, romance, and new beginnings, Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy about love, unlikely lovers, and the surprising, messy, and sometimes painful business of opening oneself up to another person. Rate: Union (Non-Union may also apply). Please note the pay scale for this venue is CTA “A House” rate. Additional information: AUDITION LOCATION: Toronto. CALL-BACK DATE: November 20, 2026. REHEARSALS BEGIN: June 15, 2027. PREVIEWS BEGIN: July 11th, 2027. OPENING: July 15th, 2027. CLOSING: Sept. 5th, 2027. All dates are subject to change. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS WEDS. NOV. 4TH, 2026. If interested, please apply.
2 roles
MALE IDENTIFYING. A soldier and follower of Don John who uses his sexual relationship with Margaret to orchestrate the destruction of Hero and Claudio's marriage. Swaggering, sensual, and dangerous. A drinker with an appetite for pleasure, mischief, and betrayal. Must possess a strong physical presence, sexual confidence, and the ability to find pleasure in manipulation and cruelty, while accessing the darker emotional weight and consequences of his actions.
MALE IDENTIFYING. Conrade is a soldier, attendant, and lover to Don John. Loyal, attentive, and eager to please, he follows Don John into mischief and betrayal. More follower than instigator, he is devoted to keeping his prince happy and remains complicit in his schemes. Doubles as Friar Francis, whose intelligence, compassion, and clear understanding of human behaviour help guide the play toward resolution.
RELATED CASTING CALLS
