Free Casting Calls and Auditions

Audition notice

nyc
Non union/ no pay

The Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center

In conjunction with the Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y
and Daniel Gallant

presents

DOWNTOWN IN THE ROUND:

Shakespeare and Sophocles in the Summer

The Tempest

Shakespeare’s greatest romance play is infused with sorcery, intrigue, slapstick and sensuality. Exiled duke Prospero conjures spirits and storms as his daughter falls in love with a shipwrecked nobleman and his prisoner Caliban plots revenge.

Sat, July 21; Wed, August 1; Sat, August 4; Wed, Aug 15; 7PM

Antigone

Directed by Harriet Spitzer-Picker

Sophocles’ epic tragedy pits family loyalty against the rule of law. Oedipus’ daughter Antigone clashes with King Creon over the fate of her brothers and the future of a nation.

Wed, July 25; Sat, July 28; Wed, Aug 8; Sat, Aug 11; 7PM

Seeking The following Actors

For the Tempest:

Alonso, King of Naples
Sebastian, Alonso’s brother
Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan and the story’s protagonist
Antonio, his brother, the usurping Duke of Milan
Ferdinand, son of the King of Naples (Alonso)
Gonzalo, an honest, optimistic old councilor who gave Prospero food, water, and books.
The Adrian and Francisco, lords

Caliban, deformed slave of Prospero and son of Sycorax
Miranda (daughter of Prospero)
Seeking The following for Antigone:

Antigone-19 -29 yrs of age

Iseme - 19-29 of age

Chours – two older men

Haemon- 19-29 yrs of age

King Creon- 50’s-60’s

Guards

Messenger

Eurydice- 40’s -50’s

Nurse- 40’s

Auditions will be held Thursday June 21st starting at 6:30 PM till 9PM, with callbacks, if necessary, on the afternoon of Saturday June 23. If you are unable to attend on Thursday, let us know your availability on Saturday.

Place: Henry Street Settlement Abrons Art center 466 Grand Street . To sign up for an audition slot or for questions please email: downtownintheround@gmail.com