Casting Teen Performers for "As You Like It" Play
Teen actors needed for "As You Like It" stage production. See the details below. About the project: A wistful tale of exile, disguise, love, and reconciliation. Duke Senior, the rightful ruler of the nation, has been exiled to the Forest of Arden by his usurping brother Duke Frederick. While Frederick allows Senior’s daughter Rosalind to remain at court to please his own daughter Celia, eventually his patience wears thin, and he banishes her as well. Celia, unable to bear the thought of being separated from Rosalind, goes with her, and the two of them assume disguises to aid in their escape—Celia becomes the shepherdess Aliena; Rosalind, the gallant young man Ganymede. Meanwhile, the haughty Lord Oliver similarly exiles his younger brother Orlando. Everyone ends up in the idyllic Forest of Arden, where the powers of love (and music!) triumph over bitter jealousies, mistaken identities, and thwarted affections to achieve restoration and reconciliation. Additional info: No need to prepare a reading/monologue, just bring your lovely self, clad in comfortable clothes, and ready to move, do some Shakespeare, and enjoy connecting with some fellow humans. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
6 roles
Ability/movement/intimacy: Some very light choreographed combat. Line Burden: Light; may be doubled Character Description: Charles is a famous wrestler, come to court to entertain Duke Frederick. Oliver tries to get him to kill Orlando through the power of the suplex. Cocky and strong.
Ability/movement/intimacy: Some very light choreographed combat. Line Burden: Medium Character Description: Touchstone is the jester at Duke Frederick’s court. Loves to banter. Witty and a charmingly annoying.
Ability/movement/intimacy: Some very light choreographed combat. Line Burden: Medium Character Description: Advisor to Duke Frederick. Big wrestling fan. Not nearly as mean as his boss.
Ability/movement/intimacy: singing will be involved - fair warning, could be good or could be bad, just know Amiens will be singing Line Burden: Light; may be doubled; may have to learn some songs Character Description: One of Duke Senior’s loyal followers. Musically inclined.
Ability/movement/intimacy: Singing will be involved - fair warning, could be good or could be bad, just know Amiens will be singing Line Burden: Light; may be doubled Character Description: One of Duke Senior’s loyal followers.
Ability/movement/intimacy: nothing unusual, just a pungent air of melancholy and disdain Line Burden: Heavy Character Description: One of Duke Senior’s loyal followers. A melancholy courtier given to long, philosophical speeches that greatly amuse Duke Senior. Takes themselves VERY seriously.
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