Casting a full-length dramatic play, “Honor”, written by William R. Duell and directed by Gerald Vanheerden.
- Seeking actors who have a strong theater background.
This play presents a gay man and a former marine sergeant suffering from survivor’s guilt. They are brought together to see if they might help one another. Instead, each man tries to goad the other to commit “Suicide.” The people who love these men do what they can to save them, and both men discover what it means to be honorable.
Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Sept 6th, and run the entire month of September. They will be held from 2:00-6:30 pm at the A.R.T./NY studios at 520 8th Ave. (no Sundays)
Performances will be at the Gural Theater at the A.R.T./NY theater, 502 w. 53rd st and will run on the following dates and times.
Tech run/dress- Sept 26th-30th, time TBD
Preview performances- Oct 1st at 8 pm and Oct 3rd at 8 pm (oct 2nd is dark- no performance)
Performances- Oct 4th- Oct 29th, wed-sat at 8 pm and Sun at 3 pm.
Equity-approved showcase with substantial pay.
Union and non-union actors are welcome to audition.
Cast of characters:
- Matt Parmini- Italian, 35-50, a discharged marine
- Understudy-Matt Parmini will also record voices for the additional characters of Ameril Woods and Tony Esperanza, both marine privates.
- Sarah Parmini- Jewish- 35-50, a psychiatrist and Matt’s wife
- Understudy- Sarah Parmini will also record voice of Muslim girl
- Trotter Daniels- white, 28-38, a gay man
- Evelyn Daniels- white, 45-65- trotter’s mother and Sarah’s friend. Blue blood, very protestant
- Understudy Evelyn Daniels
- Luke Harrison- Arican-american, Latino (poc), trotter’s about- to- be ex-husband.
- Understudy Luke Harrison will also record voice of a marine private
- Officer Jones- male, open ethnicity, 40’s (will also understudy trotter)
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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