The Tempest
Open Call for a live performance of The Tempest by William Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy begins with a magical storm and a shipwreck that tests the relations and fates of those who arrive on a deserted island. With kings and dukes, spirits and storms, navigate through comic misunderstandings, political plots, assassination attempts, love and magic, all to land with a happily every after.
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Friday, April 1st, 5-7pm
Saturday, April 2nd, 3-6pm
Sunday, April 3rd, 12 - 2pm
Callbacks if needed will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, 2-4pm
All auditions will be held at Valley Center Stage
1060 Stilson Ave SE North Bend WA 98045 (aka the Sallal Grange building)
You may present either a Monolog or select a cold reading from the play. In addition, you may be asked to cold read various parts.
Please familiarize yourself with the play prior to auditioning, any version of William’s Shakespeare The Tempest will do.
Please bring headshots and resume to the audition. You may also email those in advance to [email protected]
CHARACTERS:
Prospero - deposed Duke, brother to Antonio. PRECAST
OPEN ROLES:
Miranda - daughter of Prospero. Female casting preferred
Ferdinand - Prince, son of Alonso. Male casting preferred
Ariel - An airy and impatient spirit bound in service to Prospero (comfortable singing preferred)
Caliban - Savage offspring of the witch Sycorax, born on the island. Male casting preferred
Alonso - King/Queen
Sebastian - Sibling to Alonso, friend of Antonio. Plots to overthrow the king
Antonio - Sibling to Prospero, usurped the Dukedom, friend of Sebastian
Gonzalo - Honest counselor to Alonso
Adrian - Lord to Alonso
Francisco - Lord to Alonso
Trinculo - Alonso’s jester
Stephano - Alonso’s butler
Iris - Prospero’s spirit, god/goddess of the rainbow
Ceres - Prospero’s spirit, god/goddess of the harvest
Juno - Prospero’s spirit, god/goddess of marriage
Master of the Ship
Boatswain
Mariners
Ensemble will fill Hounds, Shapes, Reapers, Nymphs
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M - Th 7pm -9pm - by act/scene work
Sat & Sun 11-2 - by act/ scene work
Q2Q - May 21st - plan for all day
Tech: May 28th - June 2. Mandatory attendance
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Performance Dates: June 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19
Three weekends:
(Opening Show) June 3, June 4, June 5 (matinee)
June 9, June 10, June 11, June 12 (matinee)
June 16, June 17, June 18, June 19 (Closing Show & matinee)
Thur, Fri, Sat shows begin at 7:30, call time TBD
Sun shows are matinees that begin at 2pm, call time TBD