United States

The company is holding auditions for  "As You Like It" Play and looking for actors, please see the details below.

About the project:
In one of Shakespeare’s most joyous comedies, As You Like It tells the story of the heroine Rosalind and her cousin Celia who are forced to flee for their lives from the court into the mysterious Forest of Arden while in disguise. Inside the forest Rosalind encounters her true love Orlando, her deposed father, and numerous other colorful characters. 

Rate:
This is a volunteer community theater production.  
Non-Equity.  There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

Additional info:
Callbacks: Date and Time: July 12, 2023, 7 pm – 10 pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: July 15, 12 pm – 4 pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting July 17, Sundays -Thursdays 7 pm -10 pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)
Bring a headshot and resume. 
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions.

Theater

A strong, young woman who’s independence and cleverness allow her to lead her cousin into the Forest of Arden under the guise of the male Ganymede. Hopelessly in love with Orlando yet still in disguise, she must test his love before she reveals herself.

African-American

Latino / Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Other

Asian

Middle Eastern

Native American

Pacific Islander

Indian/South Asian

Female

ROSALIND

The brave and tender youngest son of Sir Rowland de Bois whose eldest brother resents him. Orlando falls for Rosalind and can’t help but proclaim his love for her throughout the Forest of Arden.

Male

ORLANDO

Rosalind’s cousin and best friend and the daughter of Duke Frederick. Celia is more conventional than her cousin but still fiercely loyal. When her father casts out Rosalind, Celia abandons the wealth of the court and disguises herself as the poor peasant Aliena to join Rosalind in banishment.

CELIA

The court jester accustomed to a life of status, he joins Rosalind and Celia in their banishment though frequently laments the country life. His quick wit and intelligence often put him at odds with the characters who understand that he is mocking them. Actor may play numerous other roles and must be able to differentiate them physically and vocally.

Both genders

TOUCHSTONE

The melancholic nobleman who lives in the Forest under the usurped Duke Senior. Jaques is known for his intelligence and deep yet cynical contemplation. He recognizes “All the words a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” Actor may play numerous other roles and must be able to differentiate them physically and vocally. Actor will play Charles.

JAQUES

Banished by his paranoid brother, Duke Frederick, Senior now lives in the Forest of Arden where he embraces nature as his new teacher. He happily leads his followers with kindness and fairness but misses his daughter, Rosalind. Actor will also play Duke Frederick.

DUKE SENIOR

Orlando’s oldest brother. Oliver has refused his brother a proper education and resents Orlando for his charm and good nature. Oliver is not above dishonest means to rid himself of his brother.

OLIVER

(A young shepherd who is madly in love with Phoebe. Not deterred by the unrequited nature of his love, Silvius is steadfastly doing whatever Phoebe commands of him.

SILVIUS

A rural young woman who does not return Silvius’s love but is immediately infatuated with Rosalind’s male disguise.

PHOEBE

An older shepherd who attempts to teach Silvius the ways of love. Though he is rarely listened to, Corin is quite wise. Actor will also play Adam, Martext, and Hymen.

CORIN

A good natured follower of Duke Senior who savors his time in the Forest of Arden and enjoys the songs he and the Duke’s follower write. Actor will also play Jaques de Boyes and LeBeau.

AMIENS

A pleasant goatherd who agrees to marry Touchstone.

AUDREY

Non-Equity Actors Sought for "As You Like It" Play

The company is holding auditions for the fall semester plays - "Murder on the Orient Express" and" Steel Magnolias"  and looking for actors, please see the details below.

About the project:
"Murder on the Orient Express"
Famous detective Hercule Poirot is called back from Istanbul to London on urgent business. He intends to book a first-class compartment on the Orient Express, run by his former friend and colleague, Monsieur Bouc. The train is surprisingly full, but Bouc manages to secure Poirot a spot in the first-class cabin. While aboard the Orient Express, Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters: an aging Russian princess, her Swedish companion, a Hungarian countess, a Minnesota housewife, a Scottish colonel, an English governess, a French conductor, a disagreeable American businessman, and his anxious secretary. While aboard the train, the angry businessman, Samuel Ratchett, corners Poirot and demands Poirot to investigate a series of ominous letters that have been sent to Ratchett, threatening his life.
"Steel Magnolias"
Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years”), intelligent and compassionate career woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town. Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the town, but the joy and excitement of her wedding quickly turn to concern as she faces a risky pregnancy and a myriad of health complications. Eventually, when Shelby dies from complications related to her diabetes, M’Lynn has to deal with the most difficult of life’s challenges: the loss of one’s only child. As the women of Chinquapin makes their ways over life’s many hurdles together, they find comfort (and a fair amount of verbal ribbing) in one another. “You have no idea how wonderful you are,” M’Lynn tells the ladies at the end of the play. Truvy responds, with a smile, “Of course we do.”

Additional info:
Those interested in auditioning for either play should prepare a one-minute monologue and will be given sides at the auditions.

Owner of a small town beauty shop. She loves her work, knows everyone’s business and shares it with anyone who will listen.  Southern belle who may be a bit vain, but is always warm and caring.  She always has advice for you, often in the form of country sayings.
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

TRUVY JONES

Mother of Shelby, socially prominent and affluent.  Over protective at times and worried about her headstrong daughter.  Smart, articulate, and compassionate, she suffers a wrenching breakdown over the loss of her child and must be emotionally available.
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

M’LYNN EATENTON

Shy, works as a hair dresser for Truvy.  Nervous about her crumbling marriage, fragile and desperate she gradually finds confidence and maturity with her new job and interest in the local church. Good at heart, sometimes over zealous, lovable and creative.
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO

“prettiest girl in town”, charming, ebullient and free spirited.  She speaks her mind, often bringing her into conflict with her mother.  She works as a pediatric nurse which increases her resolve to have a baby, in spite of her fragile health as a diabetic. Despite her challenges she remains positive, bright and easy going
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE

Widow of the former Mayor, still adjusting to the loss. Wealthy, distinguished and confident, she is an enthusiastic gossip. Attractive and gregarious, she has a “smart mouth”, a great sense of humor, and is Ouiser’s best friend forever.
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

CLAIREE BELCHER

Awealthy curmudgeon, acerbic but ultimately loveable. She can be severe, sarcastic and snarky, but the barbs never totally mask the kind and caring woman underneath.  A unique personality and with “more money than God”, she is very close to the ladies, especially to Clairee, which is why they can torment and tease each other mercilessly.
"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

OUISER BOURDEAUX

A famous Belgian detective; a "Big" personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly pompous; driven to find the answers, good or bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his ability and his well deserved reputation.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Hercule Poirot

A Belgian man of good humor; playful, proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a whirlwind of energy; must be an excellent comedian.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Monsieur Bouc

An English beauty; a governess, capable yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a hardness about her person.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Mary Debenham

Tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming unwound.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Hector MacQueen

One actor will play two roles: Michel: a good-looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite; Marcel: a Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; must have great comic timing.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Michel the Conductor/Marcel

A Russian dowager; very formal, a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Princess Dragomiroff

Inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a frightened, sheeplike quality; must be an excellent comedienne with an impeccable Swedish accent.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Greta Ohlsson

Brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower; Hungarian accent.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Countess Andrenyi

An outspoken and flamboyant American from the Midwest; jovial, obnoxious, domineering, deliciously nosy and brash; unapologetic; must be an excellent comedienne.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Helen Hubbard

One actor will play two roles. Samuel Ratchett: middle-aged American businessman, evil at heart and frightening, brusque, unforgiving, stern demeanor; pushy, domineering; Colonel Arbuthnot: Scotsman, also middle aged, handsome, very matter of fact, occasionally tender; must have great comic timing.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

Colonel Arbuthnot / Ratchett

Performers Needed for Two Upcoming Productions

Auditions for the 2023 Summer Festival. Looking for performers, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Additional info:
15 Minute Musical Festival new, original short musicals 
HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA a world premier comedy play written by Randall Greenwald.  Not all heroes wear capes, some drive SUVs.
Performances at the MAIN in July  
Audition: any contemporary monologue  (1-2 minutes)  Lighter is better.
WILDE TALES by Jeremy Bloom based on the fairy tales by Oscar Wilde. Our summer children's prduction. Performances at the MAIN in July  
Audition Requirement: prepare a short (1 minute or less) as an inanimate object or animal. 30 second Song
LOVE'S LABOURS LOST ~  Free Shakespeare in the Park 
Performances at the beginning of August. 
Prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue.

Please apply if interested.

A suburban Dad, having an affair with Claire
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Josh

A suburban soccer Mom, Sleeping with Josh
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Claire

Also a suburban Dad and a member of Josh’s friend group since high school, appearently happily married
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Danny

Perpetually single. Another member of Josh’s friend group since high school
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Another member of the high school friend group who lives in “the city”, Bi male
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Will

Divorced suburban Mom who dated Will in high school
"HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA"

Laura

Cast will consist of 5-7 actors playing mutiple roles and various species and ages.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Actors for "WILDE TALES"

King of Navarre, is not the most dedicated monarch in the world, preferring to hide away and study for three years instead of taking care of his kingdom.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Ferdinand

Is a lord at the court of Navarre, among the King’s best friends and one of the three who agree to join him on his scholarly retreat, though he is rather skeptical of the feasibility of the plan.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Berowne

Is a tall young lord at the King of Navarre’s court, one of the three lords who agree to join the King on his scholarly retreat, convinced that three years without good food or women is not so long.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Longaville

Is a lord at the King of Navarre’s court, one of the three lords who agree to join the King on his scholarly retreat.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Dumaine

A gossipy French lord attending on and counseling the Princess of France, quick to note that the young men have fallen for the ladies.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Boyet

A messenger from the court of France, who comes to inform the Princess that her father is dead and that she is therefore Queen.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Marcade

An affected Spanish braggart, a man who thinks himself finer than he actually is and talks in mind-bogglingly fancy language, qualifying every word a dozen ways and taking paragraphs to get to the point.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Don Adriano de Armado

Local curate, a man greatly impressed by Holofernes’s learning and by his own.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Sir Nathaniel

A pedant, and the local schoolteacher.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Holofernes

Local constable, a blunt and unloquacious man who has no qualms about admitting that he has no idea what anyone else is talking about when they use their high-falutin’ language.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Anthony Dull

A swain at the court of Navarre who is caught chatting with Jaquenetta by Armado in spite of the King’s order that men are not to see women.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Costard

Don Armado’s page, a young, small, and extremely quick-witted boy who can not only hold his own with his master’s affected language, but best him at it.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Moth

Is unable to keep up with the Princess’ games of wit, but is rewarded for trying to all the same.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Forester

The Princess of France is her father the King’s heir, sent on an important diplomatic mission to Navarre.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Princess of France

A witty and intelligent lady attending on the Princess of France.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Rosaline

A lady attending on the Princess of France who met Longaville at a family wedding and was rather impressed by him.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Maria

A lady attending on the Princess of France who was rather impressed when she first met Dumaine, and is much less so when he breaks his oath and falls in love with her.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Katherine

A country wench who does not have the greatest reputation for virtue.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Jaquenetta

The First French Lord attends the Princess of France and her companions on her embassy to Navarre, and is able to tell her that Longaville is one of the King’s companions.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

First French Lord

[mute role] attends on the Princess of France and her companions on their embassy to Navarre.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

The Second French Lord

[mute roles] play music for the lords when they are disguised as Russians.
"LOVE'S LABOURS LOST "

Blackamoors

Seeking Actors for 2023 Summer Festival

The company is holding auditions for the "Romeo & Juliet" Play and looking for performers, please see the details below.

About the project:
It’s 1935 – and the Great Depression is upon us. In fair Verona, Mississippi, where we lay our scene, despair has deepened the generational hate between the Montague and Capulet families. But it’s Romeo and Juliet’s youthfulness and unbridled love for each other that provides the hope for a new beginning.

Additional info:
Performances: Sept. 8 – 17, 2023
Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Audition Requirements: At auditions, you will be asked to read from the sides provided.
Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday 7:30-10:30 p.m.

A romantic at heart. The feud between the families is of no concern to him.

Romeo

Romeo’s father. A working-class landowner.

Mr. Montague

Weary and frail from the Depression (This actor will also portray the Apothecary: a witch doctor in the Bayou.)

Mrs. Montague

Romeo’s cousin and confidant. Level-headed and a peacemaker.

Benvolio

Workers for Montague and friends to Romeo.

Abram & Balthasar

Quiet and shy yet possesses an inner strength.

Juliet

Juliet’s father. A landowner. Big, brash and boisterous.

Mr. Capulet

Juliet’s mother. A strong and stoic matriarch.

Mrs. Capulet

(Any ethnicity. /African American preferred) A big and long-winded personality. She is a valued and trusted nurse to Juliet. Should have comic timing.

Nurse

Kinsman to the Capulets. A fiery hot head looking for trouble.

Tybalt

Gregory/Samson

Works for the Capulets’. Not the sharpest tool. Comedic ability a must.

Peter

Romeo’s friend. Energetic and witty but very mercurial. Actor must be physically agile and electric.

Mercutio

(Any ethnicity /African American preferred) A kindly minister in Verona.

Reverend Lawrence

A ‘good ol’ boy sheriff’ of Verona. He lays down the law with great authority but little effect.

Sheriff Escalus

A handsome, well-bred suitor who is pursuing Juliet’s hand in marriage via her parents.

Paris

Performers Sought for "Romeo & Juliet" Play

The company is holding auditioning for “Daniel” Show and looking for actors, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
Taken from home and family and forced to learn a pagan culture during his 70 year captivity, Daniel’s faith is tested as he refuses to allow anything to compromise his relationship with the Lord.  What prophecies has the Lord sent through Daniel? The thought-provoking truths will linger long after experiencing this stunning stage adventure.

Additional info:
“Daniel” opens Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through September 17, 2023.
Performances:
Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM. 
In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performances at 7:00 PM on September 14, 2023.

When applying, please include a resume and recent photo or head-shot.

Hopeful, honorable, bold.  Pensive.  Driven by moral conviction and integrity.  
Uncompromising in his devotion to the Lord. Tenor.

Daniel

Daniel’s father.  Advisor to the King of Judah.  Loving, playful, wise, fatherly.  Non-singing.

Father

Pagan king of the Babylonians.  Strong, prideful, fearsome, ill-tempered.  Baritone.

Nebuchadnezzar

King of the Medo – Persian Empire.  Admirable, a strong warrior, wise, regal.  
Becomes good friends with Daniel.  Tenor

Darius

Judean captive.  Friend of Daniel, strong, confident “big brother” type.  Baritone/Tenor.

Hananiah

Judean captive.  Friend of Daniel, sarcastic, witty, blunt.  Baritone/Tenor.

Meshael

Judean captive.  Friend of Daniel, nervous, dry, easily depressed.  Baritone/Tenor.

Azariah

Jeremiah

Master overseer of Nebuchadnezzar’s advisors.  Spacey, frantic, tunnel-visioned, task-oriented. Non-Singing.

Ashpenaz

Captain of Nebuchadnezzar’s guard.  Strong, stern, militant.  Shows compassion towards Daniel.  Non-Singing.

Arioch

Archangel of the Lord.  Confident, powerful, mysterious.  Strength of God.  High Baritone.

Theater Auditions in Los Angeles