Casting To Know How to Keep, an original historical drama that will be staged at Chelsea Theatre Works Black Box Theater in Chelsea, MA. The performance dates are September 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10. The performances will adhere to any social distancing measures in place under Massachusetts law. The length of the play will be approximately 120 minutes. We are looking for nonunion performers, and the roles are unpaid.
In To Know How to Keep, Napoleon Bonaparte leads a French campaign to colonize the land of Egypt at the turn of the nineteenth century. After more than a year of unsteady fortune, Bonaparte mysteriously abandons his forces to return to France. In his commander's absence, Commissary of War Guillaume Laurent struggles to preserve himself amidst the building chaos, and to reconcile his admiration and disdain for Bonaparte.
Exact rehearsal dates and locations are TBD, but each week there will likely be 2-3 weeknight rehearsals, and 1 weekend rehearsal in the afternoon. Additional virtual rehearsals will likely be included.
If you're interested in auditioning, please email
timothy.g.caron@gmail.com to receive sides and an audition form. You will then be asked to submit a filmed reading of the side(s).
Guillaume Laurent: Lead, Male, 20-40
The anchor of the story.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
Napoleon Bonaparte: Supporting, Male, 20-40
A captivating figure, still on the upward trajectory of military and political legend.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
Masika al-Sayed: Supporting, Female, 20-40
A self-sufficient businesswoman; performers of Middle Eastern descent preferred.
Abd Al-Rahman Al-Jabarti: Supporting, All Genders, 35-65
A local negotiator with gregarious personality; performers of Middle Eastern descent preferred.
General Kleber: Supporting, Male, 35-50
A calming presence on and off the battlefield.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
Sergeant Lajoie: Supporting, All Genders, 30-50
A dutiful, seasoned soldier.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
Vivant Denon: Supporting, All Genders, 20-40
A polite but eager academic.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
General Desaix: Supporting, Male, 20-40
An exceptional, somewhat contradictory young man - modest but able, profound but also a glory hound.
Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, White/European Descent
Nafisa Khatun: Supporting, Female, 30-50
A powerful widow fixed atop the local elite.
Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Middle Eastern, White / European Descent
Private Benoit: Day Player, All Genders, 20-60
Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, White / European Descent
Sailor: Day Player, All Genders, 20-60
Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, White / European Descent
Shopkeeper: Day Player, All Genders, 20-70
Performers of Middle Eastern descent with knowledge of Arabic preferred.
Shopper: Day Player, All Genders, 50-70
Performers of Middle Eastern descent with knowledge of Arabic preferred.
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