Casting Teen Actors for "Much Ado About Nothing" Play
Casting teen actors ages 13-18 for the play "Much Ado About Nothing." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue, preferably Shakespeare. Auditions will last approximately two hours and may include cold reading from the script and some improvisation. Callbacks: Monday, November 4 from 5:00-10:00 pm Parent Meeting: Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am -1:00 pm Performances: January 10-19, 2025 (participants must be available for all performances) There is a participation fee; and financial assistance is available. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
18 roles
Independent and quick-witted. Definitely never getting married.
Independent and quick-witted. Definitely never getting married.
Sweet and virtuous, young and in love. Deeply wronged.
Young and in love, and deeply insecure. Great camaraderie with his buddies.
One of the guys, great camaraderie, but also THE PRINCE.
Hero’s father and the Governor of Messina. A great father and host, until he’s not.
Leonato’s brother. An older gentleman who will defend his niece’s integrity fiercely.
The villainous brother of the Prince. The source of all the troubles.
Don John’s right-hand. Not a good person.
Don John’s minion. Slightly more conscience than Don John and Conrad.
Hero’s waiting gentlewoman and friend. Flirtatious. Really likes Borachio.
Hero’s waiting gentlewoman and friend. Wholesome and fun.
Young member of the Prince’s entourage. Runs a lot of errands.
Police chief. Ridiculous, but well-meaning. Over the top and absurd.
Police deputy. Elderly. Supports Dogberry 110%!
Bumbling and incompetent comic relief.
A voice of reason in a sea of absurd incompetence.
A good friar with some questionable ideas.
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