Looking for Teenagers for "Macbeth" Play
Seeking actors ages 13+ for a bold, visceral reimagining of Macbeth that excavates the history beneath the legend. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: There will be a $100 stipend for actors. Additional info: Callbacks will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm. Actors should be comfortable with heightened classical text, ensemble-based storytelling, ritualized movement, outdoor performance, and stage combat or movement-based violence. Please prepare a Shakespeare monologue in the tone of the show, preferably around 90 seconds. Memorized is preferred, but we would rather have you on the book than not be there if interested. Rehearsals will begin Monday, June 22, and will generally take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm–9:30 pm, and Saturdays alternating between 12:00 pm–4:00 pm and 6:30 pm–9:30 pm. There will be a week-long break from August 12–August 19, as well as having June 27th and July 4th off. If interested, please apply.
2 roles
YOUTH 1 – FLEANCE / YOUNG SIWARD / SECOND APPARITION A youth/youthful track centered on inheritance, innocence, and prophecy. FLEANCE is the future Macbeth cannot destroy. YOUNG SIWARD is brave and tragically outmatched. The MESSENGER and SECOND APPARITION help carry key turning points in Macbeth’s downfall. Requires presence, courage, and physical readiness.
YOUTH 2 – DONALBAIN / MACDUFF’S SON / THIRD APPARITION A youth/youthful track centered on endangered heirs, murdered innocence, and prophetic imagery. DONALBAIN survives Duncan’s murder. MACDUFF’S SON brings humor, warmth, and heartbreak before a devastating act of violence. The THIRD APPARITION carries one of the play’s most important prophetic images. Requires openness, transformation, and emotional honesty.