MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - NYC Appointments
Hamlet Isn't Dead
APPOINTMENTS
NYC auditions 1/27 12pm to 6pm and 1/28 10am to 4pm at El Bario Art Space, 215 E 99th St.
CONTRACT
Showcase-NY Stipend $150
SEEKING
Actor/Musicians with strong comedic timing and musical skill. Specifically interested in those musicians who can
accompany themselves.
INSTRUCTIONS
For an appointment, email picture and resume ASAP to casting@hamletisntdead.com. Theatre will also likely ask for a video of your strongest Shakespearean monologue.
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
James Rightmyer Jr., Executive Director, HID
OTHER DATES
2/3-2/4 readthru.
reh: 2/10 -3/10
tech: 3/11-3/14
Opens: 3/15. Closes: 3/24
OTHER
If given an appointment, be prepared with your strongest classical monologue.
Come prepared for an ensemble warm-up and performing in front of other actors. Please bring a physical copy of your
headshot/resume.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
Don Pedro Patriarch (30-50) (M/F) Drives the action of the play and is largely in charge.
Don John/Sexton Villain (20-50) (M/F) Brother of Pedro, Iago-light. Also doubles as a comic character.
Leonato Father to Hero, noble but proud. (40-60) (M)
Benedick Dedicated bachelor (20-40), (M) firmly against falling in love. Not classic lover material.
Claudio Ingenue male (20-30), (M) classic lover
Ursula Strong willed lady (possible soldier 20-40), (F) iron will lightly veiled by great sense of fun
Borachio Cad (20-40), minion to Don John
Dogberry Bumbling Constable (20-50), clown. (M/F)
Verges Bumbling assistant Constable (20-50), clown's assistant. (M/F)
Beatrice Leading lady (20-40), (F) also firmly against falling in love. Looking for non-classical casting
Hero Ingenue lady (20-30), (F) classic ingenue
Margaret Serving-lady (20-30), looking for strong singer/musician. (F)
Friar/Musician Musician (20-50), onstage throughout and will play underscoring/musical numbers. (M/F)
Balthasar/Musician Musician (20-50), onstage throughout and will play underscoring/musical numbers. (M/F)
Messenger/Musician Musician (20-50), onstage throughout and will play underscoring/musical numbers. (M/F)
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 submit.
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