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How To Survive Being Cast in a Shakespeare Play
By Don Zolidis
Synopsis: Some day it’s going to happen: You’re going to find yourself on stage, wearing tights, and saying things in iambic pentameter. Face it, you’re in a Shakespeare play, and that means it’s a pretty good bet you’re going to DIE. The Bard is out for blood, but this play is here to stop him! How could Romeo and Juliet survive? Julius Caesar? A nameless soldier in Henry the Fifth? What if King Lear had an emotional support llama and didn’t need to make terrible mistakes? Join us in discovering how a dozen of Shakespeare’s plays could’ve turned out differently! If only they listened…
Casting - Seeking individuals 18 and older only
Narrator #1 - comedic character that introduce the next part of the play, throughout the whole show, high energy,
The Shakespearean Actor - over acts, does Richard III monologue, has a sword fight
Caesar - uses Shakespearean dialogue, comedic energy, has access to balloons
The Soothsayer - creepy, tells Cesar to beware, intense comic energ
Witch # 1 - warns Macbeth of what is to come, creepy/scary, intense
Macbeth - Tries to understand the witches warning, Eddie Murphy energy
Brutus - best friend of Cesar, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Casca - one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Cinna - high comic energy, the life of the party or so he thinks, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Cassius - intense, serious energy, tells others what to do, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Ophelia - Hamlet’s girlfriend, problem solver, strong, stands up for herself and those she loves
Hamlet - prince of Denmark, Ophelia's boyfriend, chill dude
The Ghost - father of Hamlet, dead and kind of bitter about it, does not like Ophelia
Gertrude - mother of Hamlet, married her brother in law, blames the ghost for her troubles
British Tabloid Reporter - a Tabloid Reporter who is sneaking around sitting on Hamlet and Ophelia, hides in plain sight
Henry V - leader of the army, very serious, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Soldier - a soldier in the army, a complainer, didn't sign up for battle, skeptical
Romeo - young and stupid, hip, in love with juliet, decides to change his name just to mess with people, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Juliet - young and stupid, doesn't want to die in the play, in love with Romeo, changes her name to mess with people, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Tybalt - sworn enemy of Romeo and comes to kill him but can’t
Paris - betrothed to Juliet but when he hears her name decides he would rather be friends
Lady Macbeth - had killed someone and admitted it in her sleep and now had to try to get away with it, strong, serious, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Nurse #2 - the bad nurse, sees what she can get away with
The Lawyer - sleazy lawyer who will do any thing to get away with murder
Cleopatra - Queen of Egypt, grand and over the top, is supposed to kill herself
Iras - one of Cleopatra’s servants, a complainer
Antigonus - tries to get away from a bear, must have a baby doll
The Clown - a clown, obnoxious, nobody wants to eat him, must have a baby doll,
Bear - a bear, wants to eat the baby, feels misunderstood, must have a baby doll or a stuffed bear
Lear - intense, regal, has an emotional support Llama, Shakespearean dialogue
Richard #3 - King of England, doesn't like being disrespected, needs a toy horse
Catesby - King Richard’s servant, doesn't like being talked down to, tired
Othello - married to Desdemona, controlling, jealous, clingy, immature
Iago - married to Emilia, horrendously ugly, friends with Othello, manipulative, likes to start drama
Gail - relationship counselor, calming, Zen, tries to fix the drama between Othello and Desdemona
Bottom - comedic relief, Shakespearean dialogue, very dramatic, over the top, considers himself the best actor, does a very stretched out death scene
Schedule an Audition: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th by appointment only ONLINE. Please schedule ONE audition. Please visit this link to schedule your audition: www.supersaas.com/schedule/AlphaNYC/HowToCinderella2kHolyGod
What to Prepare: A short contemporary monologue of 90 seconds or less. Please use a digital background on Zoom for your audition if possible. Not required but would be great as potentially will used for performances.
For Those Previously Scheduled, Where Are Auditions?:
Auditions will be held online using the Zoom platform. A dedicated link will be sent to everyone with an audition scheduled.
Performance Guidelines:
This production is non-equity and there is no pay. There are no fees to participate. Performances will take place a online using the Zoom platform.
All times are EASTERN STANDARD
Mandatory Rehearsals
Wednesday, July 28th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, July 29th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 4th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 5th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 11th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 12th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 18th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 19th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 25th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 26th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
Friday, August 27th - 3PM till 6PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th - 12:30PM till 3:30PM - Cast B
Mandatory Performances
Friday, August 27th @ 8PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th @ 4PM - Cast B
Saturday, August 28th @ 6PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th @ 8PM - Cast B
Sunday, August 29th @ 6PM - Cast B
Sunday, August 29th @ 8PM - Cast A
Casting - Seeking individuals 18 and older only
Narrator #1 - comedic character that introduce the next part of the play, throughout the whole show, high energy,
The Shakespearean Actor - over acts, does Richard III monologue, has a sword fight
Caesar - uses Shakespearean dialogue, comedic energy, has access to balloons
The Soothsayer - creepy, tells Cesar to beware, intense comic energ
Witch # 1 - warns Macbeth of what is to come, creepy/scary, intense
Macbeth - Tries to understand the witches warning, Eddie Murphy energy
Brutus - best friend of Cesar, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Casca - one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Cinna - high comic energy, the life of the party or so he thinks, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Cassius - intense, serious energy, tells others what to do, one of the people who try but fail to kill Cesar, able to fall down safely
Ophelia - Hamlet’s girlfriend, problem solver, strong, stands up for herself and those she loves
Hamlet - prince of Denmark, Ophelia's boyfriend, chill dude
The Ghost - father of Hamlet, dead and kind of bitter about it, does not like Ophelia
Gertrude - mother of Hamlet, married her brother in law, blames the ghost for her troubles
British Tabloid Reporter - a Tabloid Reporter who is sneaking around sitting on Hamlet and Ophelia, hides in plain sight
Henry V - leader of the army, very serious, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Soldier - a soldier in the army, a complainer, didn't sign up for battle, skeptical
Romeo - young and stupid, hip, in love with juliet, decides to change his name just to mess with people, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Juliet - young and stupid, doesn't want to die in the play, in love with Romeo, changes her name to mess with people, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Tybalt - sworn enemy of Romeo and comes to kill him but can’t
Paris - betrothed to Juliet but when he hears her name decides he would rather be friends
Lady Macbeth - had killed someone and admitted it in her sleep and now had to try to get away with it, strong, serious, uses Shakespearean dialogue
Nurse #2 - the bad nurse, sees what she can get away with
The Lawyer - sleazy lawyer who will do any thing to get away with murder
Cleopatra - Queen of Egypt, grand and over the top, is supposed to kill herself
Iras - one of Cleopatra’s servants, a complainer
Antigonus - tries to get away from a bear, must have a baby doll
The Clown - a clown, obnoxious, nobody wants to eat him, must have a baby doll,
Bear - a bear, wants to eat the baby, feels misunderstood, must have a baby doll or a stuffed bear
Lear - intense, regal, has an emotional support Llama, Shakespearean dialogue
Richard #3 - King of England, doesn't like being disrespected, needs a toy horse
Catesby - King Richard’s servant, doesn't like being talked down to, tired
Othello - married to Desdemona, controlling, jealous, clingy, immature
Iago - married to Emilia, horrendously ugly, friends with Othello, manipulative, likes to start drama
Gail - relationship counselor, calming, Zen, tries to fix the drama between Othello and Desdemona
Bottom - comedic relief, Shakespearean dialogue, very dramatic, over the top, considers himself the best actor, does a very stretched out death scene
Schedule an Audition: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th by appointment only ONLINE. Please schedule ONE audition. Please visit this link to schedule your audition: www.supersaas.com/schedule/AlphaNYC/HowToCinderella2kHolyGod
What to Prepare: A short contemporary monologue of 90 seconds or less. Please use a digital background on Zoom for your audition if possible. Not required but would be great as potentially will used for performances.
For Those Previously Scheduled, Where Are Auditions?:
Auditions will be held online using the Zoom platform. A dedicated link will be sent to everyone with an audition scheduled.
Performance Guidelines:
This production is non-equity and there is no pay. There are no fees to participate. Performances will take place a online using the Zoom platform.
All times are EASTERN STANDARD
Mandatory Rehearsals
Wednesday, July 28th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, July 29th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 4th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 5th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 11th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 12th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 18th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 19th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Wednesday, August 25th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast A
Thursday, August 26th - 6PM till 8PM - Cast B
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
Friday, August 27th - 3PM till 6PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th - 12:30PM till 3:30PM - Cast B
Mandatory Performances
Friday, August 27th @ 8PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th @ 4PM - Cast B
Saturday, August 28th @ 6PM - Cast A
Saturday, August 28th @ 8PM - Cast B
Sunday, August 29th @ 6PM - Cast B
Sunday, August 29th @ 8PM - Cast A
Cinderella 2020
&
Holy God, Who’s Next?
By Alice Camarota
Synopsis: Holy God, Who's Next? - A man is brought to the pearly gates, not knowing what happened. What is to follow? The worst customer service you can imagine. CInderella 2020 - This is the story of Cinderella, taking place in New York City during the 2020 Pandemic. Cinderella has to quarantine with her terrible step family, and falls in love with Governor Charming at a Zoom Masquerade ball.
Casting - Seeking individuals 18 and older
Holy God, Who’s Next?
Receptionist- Female, any age, One of many who work at the pearly gates, a bad customer service agent, bored with her job,
Michael- Male, 25-50, Just died and doesn't understand what is going on, hates dealing with the stupid bureaucracy of the afterlife, the only sane one there, irate
St. Peter- Male, 40-80, the supervisor at the pearly gates, The Peter from the bible, part of the bureaucracy, doesn't really seem to know what is going on.
Jesus/ Man 2- Male, 25-35, looks like the stereotypical Jesus, the judge of people's souls, the holiest of all holy people
Mary/ Woman 1- Female, 25-50, the mother of Jesus, a holy icon, acts as Michaels lawyer/adviser, can do French accent
Joseph/ Man 1- Male, 30-40, the earthly father of Jesus, a holy icon, acts as the prosecutor,
Cinderella 2020
Cinderella: Female, 25-30, on a handheld phone lives as a servant with her step mother and 2 stepsisters, hard worker, always sees the beauty in the world and tries to see the best in people, loves animals, hopeless romantic, stuck at home living through the 2020 pandemic in New York.
Governor Andrew Charming: Male, 30-40, Governor of New York during the 2020 pandemic, not unlike Governor Cuomo, single and looking for love but doesn’t have time and doesn’t want to force anything, has 3 daughters
Stepmother: Female, 45-70, Wealthy widow of Cinderella’s Father, has a cat, loves her daughters more than any thing and will do any thing to see them get ahead, cruel, lazy, stuck at home living through the 2020 pandemic in New York.
Anastasia- Female, 25-35, Cinderella’s step sister, lazy, keeps a dirty room, very mean to Cinderella and makes her do everything for her,
Grizelda- Female, 25-35, Cinderella’s step sister, obsessed with beauty, kind of stupid, very mean to Cinderella, high maintenance
Godmother (45-70): Cinderella’s Godmother and best friend to her Mother, magical in a realistic way, saves the day by giving Cinderella a dress and mask, kind, has a no-nonsense attitude,
Mary Charming: Female, 14-16, middle daughter of Governor Charming, the jokester, speaks her mind, wants her father to find love.
Kayla Charming: Female, 15- 17, oldest daughter of Governor Charming, levelheaded and focused, wants her father to find love.
Carla Charming: Female, 13-15, youngest daughter of Governor Charming, sweet and loving, wants her father to find love.
Lieutenant Governor: Any gender, Governor Charming’s right-hand person, very business minded and organized, very proud of position
Eligible Lady 1: Female, 18-35, Esmeralda, sweet and sensible, loves green, In love with Governor Charming
Eligible Lady 2: Female, 18-35, Ariel, a little naughty with a sense of humor, in love with Governor Charming
Eligible Lady 3: Female, 18-35, Aurora, sexy kitten type, comfortable doing a small trip tease, in love with Governor charming
Eligible Lady 4: Female, 18-35, Belle, into beastiality, in love with Governor Charming
Schedule an Audition: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th by appointment only ONLINE. Please schedule ONE audition. Please visit this link to schedule your audition: www.supersaas.com/schedule/AlphaNYC/HowToCinderella2kHolyGod
What to Prepare: Actors: A short contemporary monologue of 90 seconds or less. Please use a digital background on Zoom for your audition if possible. Not required but would be great as potentially will used for performances.
For Those Previously Scheduled, Where Are Auditions?:
Auditions will be held online using the Zoom platform. A dedicated link will be sent to everyone with an audition scheduled.
Performance Guidelines:
This production is non-equity and there is no pay. There are no fees to participate. Performances will take place a online using the Zoom platform.
All times are EASTERN STANDARD
Mandatory Rehearsals
Tuesday, August 3rd - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 3rd - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 10th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 10th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 17th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 17th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 31st - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 31st - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, September 7th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, September 7th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Thursday, September 9th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Thursday, September 9th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Mandatory Dress/Tech Rehearsal
Friday, September 10th - 12PM till 3PM - Cast A
Friday, September 10th - 3PM till 6PM - Cast B
Mandatory Performances
Friday, September 10th @ 7PM - Cast A
Friday, September 10th @ 9PM - Cast B
Saturday, September 11th @ 5PM - Cast A
Saturday, September 11th @ 7PM - Cast B
Saturday, September 11th @ 9PM - Cast A
Sunday, September 12th @ 5PM - Cast B
Sunday, September 12th @ 7PM - Cast A
Sunday, September 12th @ 9PM - Cast B
Casting - Seeking individuals 18 and older
Holy God, Who’s Next?
Receptionist- Female, any age, One of many who work at the pearly gates, a bad customer service agent, bored with her job,
Michael- Male, 25-50, Just died and doesn't understand what is going on, hates dealing with the stupid bureaucracy of the afterlife, the only sane one there, irate
St. Peter- Male, 40-80, the supervisor at the pearly gates, The Peter from the bible, part of the bureaucracy, doesn't really seem to know what is going on.
Jesus/ Man 2- Male, 25-35, looks like the stereotypical Jesus, the judge of people's souls, the holiest of all holy people
Mary/ Woman 1- Female, 25-50, the mother of Jesus, a holy icon, acts as Michaels lawyer/adviser, can do French accent
Joseph/ Man 1- Male, 30-40, the earthly father of Jesus, a holy icon, acts as the prosecutor,
Cinderella 2020
Cinderella: Female, 25-30, on a handheld phone lives as a servant with her step mother and 2 stepsisters, hard worker, always sees the beauty in the world and tries to see the best in people, loves animals, hopeless romantic, stuck at home living through the 2020 pandemic in New York.
Governor Andrew Charming: Male, 30-40, Governor of New York during the 2020 pandemic, not unlike Governor Cuomo, single and looking for love but doesn’t have time and doesn’t want to force anything, has 3 daughters
Stepmother: Female, 45-70, Wealthy widow of Cinderella’s Father, has a cat, loves her daughters more than any thing and will do any thing to see them get ahead, cruel, lazy, stuck at home living through the 2020 pandemic in New York.
Anastasia- Female, 25-35, Cinderella’s step sister, lazy, keeps a dirty room, very mean to Cinderella and makes her do everything for her,
Grizelda- Female, 25-35, Cinderella’s step sister, obsessed with beauty, kind of stupid, very mean to Cinderella, high maintenance
Godmother (45-70): Cinderella’s Godmother and best friend to her Mother, magical in a realistic way, saves the day by giving Cinderella a dress and mask, kind, has a no-nonsense attitude,
Mary Charming: Female, 14-16, middle daughter of Governor Charming, the jokester, speaks her mind, wants her father to find love.
Kayla Charming: Female, 15- 17, oldest daughter of Governor Charming, levelheaded and focused, wants her father to find love.
Carla Charming: Female, 13-15, youngest daughter of Governor Charming, sweet and loving, wants her father to find love.
Lieutenant Governor: Any gender, Governor Charming’s right-hand person, very business minded and organized, very proud of position
Eligible Lady 1: Female, 18-35, Esmeralda, sweet and sensible, loves green, In love with Governor Charming
Eligible Lady 2: Female, 18-35, Ariel, a little naughty with a sense of humor, in love with Governor Charming
Eligible Lady 3: Female, 18-35, Aurora, sexy kitten type, comfortable doing a small trip tease, in love with Governor charming
Eligible Lady 4: Female, 18-35, Belle, into beastiality, in love with Governor Charming
Schedule an Audition: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th by appointment only ONLINE. Please schedule ONE audition. Please visit this link to schedule your audition: www.supersaas.com/schedule/AlphaNYC/HowToCinderella2kHolyGod
What to Prepare: Actors: A short contemporary monologue of 90 seconds or less. Please use a digital background on Zoom for your audition if possible. Not required but would be great as potentially will used for performances.
For Those Previously Scheduled, Where Are Auditions?:
Auditions will be held online using the Zoom platform. A dedicated link will be sent to everyone with an audition scheduled.
Performance Guidelines:
This production is non-equity and there is no pay. There are no fees to participate. Performances will take place a online using the Zoom platform.
All times are EASTERN STANDARD
Mandatory Rehearsals
Tuesday, August 3rd - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 3rd - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 10th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 10th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 17th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 17th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, August 31st - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, August 31st - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Tuesday, September 7th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Tuesday, September 7th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Thursday, September 9th - 5PM till 7PM - Cast A
Thursday, September 9th - 7:30PM till 9:30PM - Cast B
Mandatory Dress/Tech Rehearsal
Friday, September 10th - 12PM till 3PM - Cast A
Friday, September 10th - 3PM till 6PM - Cast B
Mandatory Performances
Friday, September 10th @ 7PM - Cast A
Friday, September 10th @ 9PM - Cast B
Saturday, September 11th @ 5PM - Cast A
Saturday, September 11th @ 7PM - Cast B
Saturday, September 11th @ 9PM - Cast A
Sunday, September 12th @ 5PM - Cast B
Sunday, September 12th @ 7PM - Cast A
Sunday, September 12th @ 9PM - Cast B
