Casting Teen Actors for "Much Ado About Nothing"
Looking to cast teen actors for the play "Much Ado About Nothing". Casting is for actors aged 16 or older at the time of the audition. Please see the detauils below. Additional info: Performance Dates: Sep 18-Oct 3 This audition will use prepared monologue selections provided in advance for each role. Cold readings may be used if necessary. 16 cast members needed Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing will consist primarily of prepared monologue selections provided in advance. Actors should review the provided materials and come prepared to demonstrate a strong understanding of the text, character, and language. A link to audition sides and monologue options is available in the attached document. Auditioners may prepare up to two different character selections. This is encouraged for those interested in multiple roles. Cold readings may be used at the director’s discretion, but preparation is expected. If interested, please apply.
11 roles
Hero’s attendant; playful, bold, thinks herself clever
Hero’s attendant; grounded, observant
Don Pedro’s brother, a soldier and prince, brooding, resentful antagonist
Follower of Don John; opportunistic, morally flexible
Follower of Don John; self-serious, thinks highly of himself
Constable; lower class; comically self-important, frequently misuses language
Soldier; may be double cast
Lower class; comic roles with distinct personalities
A singer/musician; any age; may be double cast
Thoughtful, grounded; any age; may be double cast
Musicians, servants, mourners, party guests, dancers; approximately 4–7 performers