Casting Call for “This is Government” Theater Production
Job Description
Pendragon Theatre seeks talented actors for the world premiere of This is Government, a quirky political comedy with heart. The production will rehearse in Saranac Lake, NY before transferring to an Off-Broadway run at 59E59 Theaters in NYC.
Job Responsibilities
-
Perform in all scheduled performances
-
Participate in rehearsals and production meetings
-
Collaborate with creative team and fellow cast members
-
Be available for the full production schedule
Requirements For the role of STEVIE:
-
Gender: Female (she/her)
-
Age: Mid 40s to mid 50s
-
Ethnicity: White presenting
-
Type: Working class, neurotic yet caring personality
-
Skills: Strong comedic timing with dramatic range
-
Must be available for entire production period
Additional Notes:
-
Housing provided for Saranac Lake portion
-
Must arrange own NYC housing
-
Travel provided between locations
Compensation
-
Non-Union contract: $400/
Related jobs:
Julius Caesar Stage Production Casting Call
Job Description:
A Brooklyn outdoor theater production is now casting equity and non-equity actors for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. This Shakespeare casting call is open to performers of all genders, with most tracks involving doubling. The production will take place in Carroll Park and is seeking bold, vocally strong actors ready to perform in an outdoor environment without sound amplification.
This is a paid theater opportunity offering a stipend for the showcase run. Actors with classical training, strong text clarity, and musical abilities are encouraged to submit.
Job Responsibilities:
-
Perform in a live outdoor production of Julius Caesar
-
Memorize and deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and confidence
-
Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the ensemble
-
Adapt performance for an outdoor setting without amplification
-
Potentially double in multiple roles
Requirements:
-
Equity and non-equity actors
-
Open to all genders and backgrounds
-
Strong vocal projection and command of Shakespearean language
-
Ability to perform outdoors
-
Submit a 1–2 minute Shakespearean monologue
-
Include headshot and resume
-
If applicable, submit a video of musical instrument performance
Available Roles:
-
Brutus – Noble, idealistic, conflicted
-
Cassius – Passionate, intellectual, political
-
Mark Antony – Charismatic, strategic
-
Julius Caesar – Grand, commanding presence
-
Casca – Wry, sharp, comedic instincts
-
Portia – Willful, incisive, emotionally complex
-
Octavius – Strategic, unsentimental
-
Decius – Perceptive, improvisational
-
Cicero – Stately, authoritative
-
Conspirators, Generals, Plebeians, Soldiers
Compensation:
-
$2,000 stipend
-
Live theater credit
-
Professional outdoor Shakespeare experience