Summer Show "Titus Andronicus" Seeking Teen Actors
Teen actors wanted for summer production of "Titus Andronicus" – Details Below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Synopsis - Titus Andronicus is a brutal tale of revenge and ruin. After losing twenty-one sons in battle, Roman general Titus sacrifices the son of defeated Goth queen Tamora. He helps Saturninus become emperor, but when Saturninus is spurned by Titus’s daughter Lavinia, he marries Tamora instead—igniting a cycle of vengeance. Tamora’s lover, Aaron, orchestrates a series of horrors: Bassianus is murdered, two of Titus’s sons are framed, and Lavinia is raped and mutilated. Titus sacrifices his own hand in a failed attempt to save his sons, receiving only their severed heads in return. Titus’s surviving son, Lucius, raises an army. In revenge, Titus kills Tamora’s sons and feeds them to her. A final bloodbath follows, leaving Lavinia, Tamora, Titus, and Saturninus dead. Lucius becomes emperor and condemns Aaron to die. Additional info: This show will feature extensive stage combat and physical storytelling. All roles are open, and performers of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. No prior Shakespeare experience is required, but a willingness to tackle intense material and movement is essential. Prepare for a cold reading from the script and a possible movement/fight audition. Closed-toed shoes are required. If you are interested please apply.
16 roles
A famed Roman general returning from war, proud and steeped in tradition. His sense of honor leads him into a cycle of revenge and violence. Fight experience preferred.
The captured Queen of the Goths who rises to power as Rome’s Empress. She is charismatic, ruthless, and bent on destroying Titus from within.
Tamora’s lover and the cold mastermind behind much of the play’s violence. He delights in manipulation and has no remorse for his cruelty. Fight experience preferred
Titus’s daughter, cherished for her beauty and virtue. Her horrific suffering becomes the emotional center of the play. Ballet experience preferred.
The newly crowned Emperor of Rome, proud and hot-tempered. His rash decisions and insecurity fuel much of the play’s chaos. Fight experience preferred.
Titus’s brother, a Roman tribune who values order and compassion. He often serves as the voice of reason amid the madness.
Titus’s eldest son and a loyal soldier. He ultimately seeks justice through strength and becomes a leader in restoring order. Fight experience preferred.
Lavinia’s husband and Saturninus’s brother. Principled and brave, he gets caught in the dangerous web of Roman politics.
One of Tamora’s sons, arrogant and violent. He commits unthinkable acts alongside his brother with gleeful cruelty. Fight experience preferred.
Tamora’s other son, equally cruel and reckless. He thrives on dominance and shares in his brother’s brutality. Fight experience preferred.
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