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Shakespeare Theatre Company | Washington, DC
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AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 10, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

AUDITION DATE

Friday, April 11, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

AND

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 17, 2025

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1245 weekly minimum (LORT B+) - Sidney Harman Theatre

$1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Michael R. Klein Theatre

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare

Theatre Company's 2025-26 Season (see breakdown).

Some roles will be understudied.

STC is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the national artistic landscape and communities that we serve. We encourage people of all communities to audition for all roles available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare: one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare, (1) contemporary monologue and/or a short song of yourchoosing. An accompanist will join us for the session. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes.

LOCATION
Shakespeare Theatre Company Administrative
Offices
516 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2834

PERSONNEL
Simon Godwin, Artistic Director
Angela Lee Gieras, Executive Director
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Danica Rodriguez, Resident Casting Director

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities,
and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY 2025-26 SEASON

MERRY WIVES

Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Taylor Reynolds
Performs at Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 8/5/25
1st Tech: Tuesday, 9/2/25
1st Preview: Tuesday, 9/9/25
Opening: Friday, 9/12/25
Closing: Thursday, 10/9/25
Ext Closing: Sunday, 10/12/25

SEEKING:

NOTE: All characters are Black American and/or of African descent. Actors with great comedy skills and access to West African accents are especially encouraged to submit.

[FALSTAFF] He/him. Late 40s-50s. Black. American, the neighborhood trickster. Harlem born and bred. He was hot sh*t on the block for two weeks鈥wenty years ago. Outrageously boastful and vain, he still considers himself the man, the myth, the legend of 116th Street. He has an inexplicable lover man charm, sharp wit, and a block boy arrogance that works for him around fifty percent of the time. A boisterous, mischievous and cowardly con artist, constantly chasing after his favorite indulgences: big money, beautiful women, booze and a snack. A comedic powerhouse, excelling on heightened language and physicality.

[MADAM NKECHI FORD] She/her. 40s. Nigerian, an entrepreneur and laundromat owner. Clever,
glamorous, resourceful and self-assured. A cool-headed schemer who does not have time for men鈥檚 shortsighted foolishness. Loyal, true and steadfast, but not without bite and humor. She would be a fan favorite in the Real Housewives of 116th Street franchise, unflinchingly confident as she teaches these boys a hard lesson via some humiliating hijinks with her best friend MADAM EKUA PAGE. Vivacious, strong, independent and front-footed, she鈥檚 the one to light the match while MADAM EKUA PAGE fans the flame. And they鈥檒l be laughing the whole time! Wife to a misguidedly jealous MISTER NDUKA FORD.

[MADAM EKUA PAGE] She/her. 40s. Ghanaian, a socialite. 116th Street鈥檚 favorite diva. Sweet,
warm, funny and deceptively cunning. A proper lady, dressed to the nines and a trusted wife to
MISTER KWAME PAGE, she is taken aback by FALSTAFF鈥檚 audaciously flirty letter and immediately teams up with her best friend and fellow letter recipient MADAM NKECHI FORD, to teach this man a humiliating lesson. If her best friend MADAM FORD lights the flame, it is MADAM PAGE delightfully
fanning it and cackling as it grows. She has a taste for mischief and can play along with the best of them. She is a loving mother, fiercely protective of her daughter and only wants the best for her.

[MISTER NDUKA FORD] He/him. 40s. Nigerian. A successful businessman and a well-respected
neighbor, MISTER FORD has status, financial security and unfortunately, the capacity for ferocious jealousy. A proud man who is the latest victim to FALSTAFF鈥檚 latest chaotic con, causing his mind to spiral. He will go to ridiculous lengths to uncover the truth about his wife鈥檚 potential infidelity with Harlem鈥檚 most boastful and deceitful bachelor. His paranoia will only encourage his wild manic behavior. The dramatic straight man in a comedy of tricksters, excelling on heightened language and physical comedy. Tongue-and-cheek.

[MISTER KWAME PAGE] He/him. 40s. Ghanaian, well-intentioned and kind. Husband to MADAM EKUA PAGE and father to ANNE PAGE. Warm, confident, tenderhearted and easy going. A respected family man and a good-natured mediator amidst 116th Street鈥檚 neighborhood chaos. Reasonable and always down for a laugh. A devoted and trusting partner; a sharp contrast to the turmoil his best friend MISTER NDUKA FORD is causing in his marriage. But he is not without his faults, though he can see through his friend鈥檚 jealousy, he cannot see past his own imagined ideas for his family鈥檚 future. He believes that securing ANNE a sensible and practical match is an act of parental love, dismissing the love match she actually desires. He favors security, until his daughter opens his eyes to new possibilities.

[ANNE PAGE] She/her. 20s. Ghanaian, the beautiful ingenue. An intelligent, deeply earnest young woman with a strong sense of self, well beyond her years. A dutiful and loving daughter to MADAM EKUA PAGE and MISTER KWAME PAGE. She is the object of many people鈥檚 affections due to the beauty that shines from within her. A gorgeous woman at the center of many men鈥檚 attention, but she is completely disinterested in their misguided romantic attempts. She inherited her mother鈥檚 beautifully sharp responses to people鈥檚 foolishness and is not easily impressed; her sweetness and open heartedness is reserved for the people who deserve it. She has found true love in FENTON, a union she hopes will gain her parents鈥� approval.

[DOCTOR CAIUS] He/him. 30s-40s. Senegalese, the flashy neighborhood doctor. A French speaking West African doctor who, even though he鈥檚 lived in this neighborhood for years, is still working on his mastery of the English language, all the while adhering to a very, potentially put-upon, French-ish accent. Prickly, grand and easily offended, he has a quick fuse and even sharper tongue. While he is known to be huffy and irritable, his position as the respected neighborhood physician makes him

MADAM EKUA PAGE鈥檚 top choice for her daughter鈥檚 hand in marriage. In his mind, he is the singular choice for ANNE PAGE and does not want anyone else claiming his bride, even if he himself is discovering that love and attraction is a colorful spectrum. This is a role for a comedic powerhouse, excelling on heightened language and physicality.

[PASTOR EVANS] He/him. 30s-40s. Liberian, the loving neighborhood pastor. Smart, quiet-tempered and generous of spirit. 116th Street鈥檚 resident peacekeeper, clergyman and Sunday school teacher. Acommunity elder invested in bettering his community and sometimes the small indulgences of block gossip. Much like his neighbors, he loves to be in the middle of all the action, including guiding anervous SLENDER through his arranged courtship with ANNE PAGE, much to the chagrin of DOCTOR CAIUS.

[MAMA QUICKLY] She/her. 40s-50s. Nigerian, the fun-loving/scheming 鈥淎untie鈥� of the block.
Talkative, lovingly meddlesome and always doing the most, this woman almost always has her nose in someone else鈥檚 business. Spunky, rebellious and spirited. DOCTOR CAIUS鈥檚 assistant and the neighborhood鈥檚 defacto messenger for hire to ANNE PAGE, she is always on the move. More clever than often given credit for and funnier than she鈥檚 aware of, she has ANNE PAGE鈥檚 suitors eating out of the palm of her hand, each sliding her cash in the hopes of their romantic success. Unfortunately, these messages often get crossed as her English comprehension can get a little shaky as action ramps up. A kooky opportunist with a heart of gold. A comedic powerhouse, excelling on heightened

[SHALLOW] He/him. 40s-60s. Nigerian, the well-intentioned uncle of SLENDER. Kind, affable and just a little bit nosy, though he hides it under his elevated neighborhood status as the block鈥檚 very own Justice of the Peace. A well respected elder in his community and a family friend to MADAM and MISTER PAGE. A schemer for love and marriage, he proposes and encourages SLENDER鈥檚 courtship with ANNE PAGE, foolishly guiding his nephew through this romantic pursuit.

[FENTON/SIMPLE] She/they. 20s. FENTON: Ghanaian, honest and pure. A kind-hearted, decent
person who loves ANNE PAGE with their whole heart. She wants to marry her, build a life together on their little piece of the block, but knows she is not the favored suitor by MADAM and MISTER PAGE. She is not the match this traditional Ghanaian family anticipated for their sweet Anne. SIMPLE: Black, American, errand runner and hustler. Full of swagger and youthful idiocy, they have all the personality of a seasoned swindler, but none of the skill. A member of FALSTAFF鈥檚 crew, but primarily answers to SLENDER. A bit of a space cadet, but a straight up legend in their own mind. Able to switch between American and West Africans accents.

[PISTOL/SLENDER] He/him. 20s-30s. PISTOL: Black, American, Falstaff鈥檚 minion. A wannabe
hustler in FALSTAFF鈥檚 inner circle, but with a greater sense of reality than the other members of his cohort. Hungry to get ahead, he didn鈥檛 know any better than to attach himself to this motley crew. A likable opportunist with an impulse for honesty. SLENDER: Nigerian, a nervous but sweet nephew to SHALLOW. Gentle, earnest and a little lost, but trying to make his family proud. A kind soul who鈥檇 prefer not to be perceived, but is now spotlit as ANNE PAGE鈥檚 potential suitor by their meddling, but well-intentioned family members. A little helpless when it comes to women and matters of the heart, he understands ANNE is beautiful, but is uncertain about what exactly he should do with that information, often turning to his uncle, SHALLOW, to guide him. Able to switch between American and West Africans accents.

[ENSEMBLE] All genders, 20s-40s, Black. ENSEMBLE includes NAFI, THE HAIR BRAIDING LADY
(She/her) and CHIAGOZIE (He/him). The role of Chiagozie is gender flexible and may be renamed Chidiadi. We are looking for expressive, funny, and flexible actors who can help build out our modernday Harlem. We鈥檙e excited to meet actors with West African drumming and rhythmic experience to further expand the city鈥檚 soundscape on stage. Actors who share experiences within the African diaspora and have access to West & East African dialects/accents are encouraged to submit.

THE WILD DUCK

Produced in Association with Theatre for a New Audience

Written by Henrik Ibsen

Adapted by David Eldridge

Directed by Simon Godwin

Performs at the Klein Theatre

TFANA Dates:

1st Rehearsal: July 24, 2025

Load-In Starts: August 11, 2025

1st Tech: August 26, 2025

1st Preview: September 2, 2025

Opening: September 12, 2025

Extension Closing: September 28, 2025

STC Dates:

1st Rehearsal (in NY): Wednesday, 9/4/2024

1st Tech: Tuesday, 9/24/2024

1st Preview: Tuesday, 10/1/2024

Opening: Friday, 10/4/2024

Closing: Sunday, 10/27/2024

Extension Closing: Sunday, 11/3/2024

NO ROLES AVAILABLE.

GUYS AND DOLLS

Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon

Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser

Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows

Directed by Francesca Zambello

Performs at Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 10/28/25

1st Tech: Friday, 11/21/25

1st Preview: Tuesday, 12/2/25

Opening: Friday, 12/5/25

Closing: Sunday, 1/4/26

1st Ext Closing: Sunday, 1/11/26

SEEKING:
[SKY MASTERSON]: He/him. 30s-40s. A charming and confident high-stakes gambler with a smooth and magnetic personality. Sky is smart, adventurous, charismatic, and cool under pressure; he surprises himself by falling for Sarah Brown, showing unexpected vulnerability. Has a strong vocal ability and stage presence, with a balance of suave confidence and genuine emotion.

[SARAH BROWN]: She/her. 30s-40s. A dedicated missionary and leader of the local Save-a-Soul
Mission. Principled, idealistic, and initially somewhat uptight鈥攂ut with a fiery spirit beneath her
straight-laced exterior. Sarah fully believes in her worthy cause, wishing to convert gambling sinners. As she falls for Sky, however, Sarah discovers her playful and passionate side. Strong soprano who portrays emotional growth.

[NATHAN DETROIT]: He/him. 30s-40s. The lovable, good-hearted, neurotic organizer of the "oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York." He is street-smart, quick-witted, scheming, and perpetually anxious鈥攅specially about his long engagement to Adelaide. Though he loves, her, he cannot bring himself to quit his gambling ways. Has excellent timing and physicality.

[ADELAIDE]: She/her. 30s-40s. Nathan's long-suffering, loyal fianc茅e, a nightclub headliner at the Hot Box. Adelaide is quirky, funny, outspoken, strong-willed, energetic, and full of personality鈥攚ith a warm heart and a touch of vulnerability. She deeply loves Nathan and desperately wants to get married. Strong comic timing essential. Handles both comedic and emotional scenes, and has good dance ability.

[NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON]: He/him. 20s-40s. As his name suggests, the nicest, cheeriest, and
most endearing of the gambling Guys. High-spirited and a bit na茂ve, Nicely-Nicely is Nathan's loyal friend and lackey, often serving as comic relief. He has an affable nature and larger-than-life personality. Has strong comedic skills.

[BENNY SOUTHSTREET]: He/him. 20s-40s. Nathan鈥檚 right-hand man. Witty, streetwise, and loyal, Benny is a smart, slick, fast-talking gambler with a good heart. He is always moving and shaking with what he believes are Nathan鈥檚 best interests at heart鈥攐ften to comedic effect. Strong ensemble singer with comic chemistry, especially with Nicely-Nicely.

[BIG JULE]: He/him. 30s-40s. An intimidating Chicago mobster with a gruff, no-nonsense attitude. He is tough, menacing, and doesn鈥檛 play fair, using his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Though tough-looking, Big Jule's intensity often creates humorous moments. Good comic timing. NOTE: Non-singing role but may be part of the ensemble singing.

[HARRY THE HORSE]: He/him. 30s-40s. A shady gambler and a bit of a crook, Harry is somewhat of a tough guy with dollar signs as his bottom line. Street-smart with a sly sense of humor, he brings Big Jule into Nathan鈥檚 craps game and backs his mobster ways, including his cheating. He is also a man of his word, reliable in the gambling community. Strong ensemble singer with solid character work.

[LT. BRANNIGAN]: He/him. 40s-50s. A tough, by-the-book police officer constantly trying to crack down on the gamblers. He is dead-set on catching Nathan in the act of running his craps game. Gruff, suspicious, and exasperated, he often serves as an obstacle to Nathan and his gang. Has good physicality, and strong comic timing.

[RUSTY CHARLIE]: He/him. 20s-40s. A streetwise gambler with a colorful and distinctive personality, Rusty is rough around the edges but brings a comic sensibility. Strong ensemble singer with a knack for character work and harmony.

ENSEMBLE ROLES AVAILABLE:

[MISSION BAND/ENSEMBLE]: All genders. 20s-60s. Passionate, dedicated members of the Save-a- Soul Mission who earnestly work to convert sinners and spread the word of salvation. Earnest, wholesome, morally upright, and sometimes comically rigid, they are the "straight-laced" counter to the gamblers' world and take their work seriously鈥攐ften out all-night doing rounds of the neighborhood looking for converts. These roles require strong ensemble singing, with some members having solo lines. Movement required, but heavy dance skills not necessary. Strong character acting skills are a plus to make each mission member feel distinct.

[CRAP SHOOTERS/ENSEMBLE]: He/him. 20s-50s. A colorful group of gamblers who frequent Nathan Detroit鈥檚 floating crap game. They are street-smart, quick-witted, lively, and often unintentionally comedic. Gambling is their escape and passion, so much so that they will follow a good game wherever it leads鈥攅ven the sewers of NYC. Charismatic, slick, and full of bravado, each possesses a distinct personality, with strong character acting encouraged. May double as CUBAN DANCERS. Must have strong ensemble singing ability, good comedic timing, and strong dance ability.

[HOT BOX GIRLS/ENSEMBLE]: She/her. 20s-30s. Vivacious, playful, sassy, and high-energy, the Hot Box girls are a group of showgirls who perform at the Hot Box nightclub alongside Adelaide, balancing nightlife elegance with cheeky comedy. Tight-knit, often over-the-top, and friends outside of work, they are also Adelaide鈥檚 loyal posse, accompanying her around town, encouraging her sometimes over-the-top antics, and enthusiastically celebrating her engagement to Nathan. May double as CUBAN DANCERS. These roles require strong dance ability, comedic timing, and character acting skills to make each member feel distinct.

OTHELLO

Written by

Directed by Simon Godwin

Performs at Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 4/14/2026

1st Tech: Tuesday, 5/12/2026

1st Preview: Tuesday, 5/19/2026

Opening: Tuesday, 5/26/2026

Closing: Sunday, 6/21/2026

Extension Closing: Sunday, 6/28/2026

SEEKING:
NOTE: The creative team is hoping to populate our cast with identities that do not align with
OTHELLO. We are hoping to build a cast that underlines the othering and prejudice experienced by the titular character, exploring the nuanced effects of anti-Blackness. White and non-Black actors of color are encouraged to submit.

[IAGO]: He/him. 40s 鈥� 50. Othello鈥檚 standard-bearer, an ensign.

[DESDEMONA]: She/her. Late 30s-40s. Othello鈥檚 wife. A Venetian lady and daughter to BRABANTIO.

[EMILIA]: She/her. Late 30s-40s. Iago鈥檚 wife and Desdemona鈥檚 attendant.

[DUKE OF VENICE/LODOVICO]: He/him. 30s-50s. DUKE OF VENICE: A Venetian political leader.
LODOVICO: A Venetian diplomat.

[MONTANO/SENATOR]: He/him. 30s-50s. MONTANO: A military governor of Cyprus. SENATOR: A Venetian senator.

[RODERIGO]: He/him. 30s. A Venetian citizen.

[CASSIO]: He/him. 20s-30s. A Florentine and Othello鈥檚 lieutenant.

[BIANCA]: She/her. 20s-30s. A woman of Cyprus in love with CASSIO.

[BRABANTIO/GRATIANO]: He/him. 50s+. BRABANTIO: A Senator, Desdemona鈥檚 father.
GRATIANO: BRABANTIO鈥檚 brother.

[ENSEMBLE]: All genders. 20s-50s. We are seeking flexible, expressive actors with great classical theatre skills. Roles include Sailors, Servants, Attendants, Officers, Messengers, Herald, Musicians and Torchbearers.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1245 weekly minimum (LORT B+) - Sidney Harman Theatre $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Michael R. Klein Theatre

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