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Auditions
AUDITIONS: THE WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI, PART I
The Shakespeare Initiative (TSI) will hold auditions for their September/October
production of THE WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI, PART I at Brundage Park Playhouse, Carrell Road, Randolph, on Monday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 20, from 7 until 9 PM.
THE WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI, PART I (which in the TSI adaptation
combines Shakespeare’s Part I with the first 3 acts of Part II) charts the origins of the bloody Wars of the Roses, and features the young Shakespeare’s unforgettable portrayal of Joan of Arc. Engaging battles, political intrigue and betrayal ensue as Henry the Sixth fights to keep the control his father obtained over France by marrying Margaret of Anjou. Populated with dozens of complex characters, this early Shakespeare play features greed, conspiracy, lust, murder, witchcraft and clashes between armies and bitter rivals! This is a once in a lifetime chance to perform in this seld0m staged work.
Auditioners are requested to prepare a Shakespearean monologue (it doesn't have to be memorized). Since the production will be quite physical, a movement/stage combat section to the audition will also be conducted. Auditioners should bring a headshot/snap shot (if available) and their theatrical resume. Appointments are not required. Auditioners should also be familiar with Shakespeare's HENRY VI cycle.
Performances: September 30, October 1, 7, 8 at 8 PM and October 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Proposed Cast Breakdown:
Gloucester - M, late 20's and up
Exeter - M, late 20's and up
Somerset - M, late 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Warwick - M, late 20's and up
Winchester - M, 30's and up
Plantagenet - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Suffolk - M, 20's and up
King Henry VI - M, 20's and up
Margaret of Anjou - F, 20's and up
Joan La Pucelle/Margery Jourdain - F, late teens and up (very physical role involving stage combat)
Eleanor/Legate/Keeper - F, 20's and up
Simpcox Wife/Nun/Servant of Winchester - F, late teens and up
Mortimer/Burgundy/John Hume - M, 30's and up
Young King Henry/John Talbot - M, late teens and up
Vernon/1st Soldier - M, late teens and up
Basset/1st Murderer - M, late teens and up
Captain/English Soldier/2nd Murderer - M, 20's and up
Sergeant/Talbot/2nd Soldier - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Charles the Dauphin/other roles - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Alencon/Simpcox - M, 20's and up
Reigner/Bolingbroke - M, 30's and up
Bastard of Orleans/other roles - M, 20's and up
For further information, please email director@theshakespeareinitiative.org
The Shakespeare Initiative (TSI) will hold auditions for their September/October
production of THE WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI, PART I at Brundage Park Playhouse, Carrell Road, Randolph, on Monday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 20, from 7 until 9 PM.
THE WARS OF THE ROSES: HENRY VI, PART I (which in the TSI adaptation
combines Shakespeare’s Part I with the first 3 acts of Part II) charts the origins of the bloody Wars of the Roses, and features the young Shakespeare’s unforgettable portrayal of Joan of Arc. Engaging battles, political intrigue and betrayal ensue as Henry the Sixth fights to keep the control his father obtained over France by marrying Margaret of Anjou. Populated with dozens of complex characters, this early Shakespeare play features greed, conspiracy, lust, murder, witchcraft and clashes between armies and bitter rivals! This is a once in a lifetime chance to perform in this seld0m staged work.
Auditioners are requested to prepare a Shakespearean monologue (it doesn't have to be memorized). Since the production will be quite physical, a movement/stage combat section to the audition will also be conducted. Auditioners should bring a headshot/snap shot (if available) and their theatrical resume. Appointments are not required. Auditioners should also be familiar with Shakespeare's HENRY VI cycle.
Performances: September 30, October 1, 7, 8 at 8 PM and October 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Proposed Cast Breakdown:
Gloucester - M, late 20's and up
Exeter - M, late 20's and up
Somerset - M, late 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Warwick - M, late 20's and up
Winchester - M, 30's and up
Plantagenet - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Suffolk - M, 20's and up
King Henry VI - M, 20's and up
Margaret of Anjou - F, 20's and up
Joan La Pucelle/Margery Jourdain - F, late teens and up (very physical role involving stage combat)
Eleanor/Legate/Keeper - F, 20's and up
Simpcox Wife/Nun/Servant of Winchester - F, late teens and up
Mortimer/Burgundy/John Hume - M, 30's and up
Young King Henry/John Talbot - M, late teens and up
Vernon/1st Soldier - M, late teens and up
Basset/1st Murderer - M, late teens and up
Captain/English Soldier/2nd Murderer - M, 20's and up
Sergeant/Talbot/2nd Soldier - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Charles the Dauphin/other roles - M, 20's and up (physical role involving stage combat)
Alencon/Simpcox - M, 20's and up
Reigner/Bolingbroke - M, 30's and up
Bastard of Orleans/other roles - M, 20's and up
For further information, please email director@theshakespeareinitiative.org
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