Immersive Theater Actors for NYC Production
Job Description
A New York City immersive theater production is seeking actors for “EATING,” an intimate, character-driven show set around a communal table. This project is ideal for performers who excel in emotionally rich storytelling, audience engagement, and bold character work. Talent will participate in rehearsals and live performances that blend theatrical immersion with narrative depth.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a featured character in an immersive theatrical environment
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Engage directly with audience members in a communal setting
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Portray dynamic emotional shifts and nuanced character traits
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Attend table read, rehearsals, and scheduled performances
Roles Available
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Jezebel (30–45): Charismatic, sensual, manipulative presence
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Ahab (40–55): Volatile, broken king filled with guilt
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Shimey (30–50): Slick advisor with cynical, comedic undertones
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Elyakim (30–50): Moral, intellectual, restrained energy
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Naboth (25–40): Honest, innocent, principled figure
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Waiter (20–40): Enigmatic guide connecting audience to the world of the play
Requirements
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Strong character acting skills
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Comfortable with immersive performance and audience interaction
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Available for rehearsals and performance dates
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Must submit a headshot for consideration
Compensation
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$400 total pay
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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:
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Perform in a live outdoor production of Julius Caesar
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Memorize and deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and confidence
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Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the ensemble
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Adapt performance for an outdoor setting without amplification
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Potentially double in multiple roles
Requirements:
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Equity and non-equity actors
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Open to all genders and backgrounds
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Strong vocal projection and command of Shakespearean language
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Ability to perform outdoors
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Submit a 1–2 minute Shakespearean monologue
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Include headshot and resume
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If applicable, submit a video of musical instrument performance
Available Roles:
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Brutus – Noble, idealistic, conflicted
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Cassius – Passionate, intellectual, political
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Mark Antony – Charismatic, strategic
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Julius Caesar – Grand, commanding presence
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Casca – Wry, sharp, comedic instincts
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Portia – Willful, incisive, emotionally complex
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Octavius – Strategic, unsentimental
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Decius – Perceptive, improvisational
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Cicero – Stately, authoritative
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Conspirators, Generals, Plebeians, Soldiers
Compensation:
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$2,000 stipend
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Live theater credit
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Professional outdoor Shakespeare experience