Equity actors for roles in “Love’s Labour’s Lost” play. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below.
Rate:
Showcase-NY
$1200 stipend
Additional info:
Company is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect and where creativity can flourish. Such an environment is characterized by mutual trust, physical and emotional safety, and the absence of oppression. Company is dedicated to fostering an anti-racist workspace, free from harassment and discrimination of all kinds, where every member of community can thrive. Directors do this by honoring the beliefs, cultures, identities, interpersonal styles and values of all individuals. You are welcome here.
In-Person Callbacks: March 9 & 10.
First Rehearsal: May 1;
Run: June 5-9, 13-16, 20-23;
Equity’s 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 apply.
NOTE: Looking for versatile comedic actors willing to make a big truthful choice, musical and dance abilities a big plus. Apply for whatever character you feel drawn to, playing against canonical gender expectations is highly encouraged! Company aims to build companies representative of the city they serve. Actors of all races, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to apply.
When applying, please include a link to a 1 minute Shakespearean monologue. Please send the video link in a streaming format (Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) Do not attach full video files or send download links (ie, WeTransfer, YouSendIt, etc). Include your headshot/resume either within the link (if using GoogleDrive or Dropbox, etc) or attached (being mindful of file size).
If you are using an iPhone to video record, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space. Please slate with name and pronouns, and state any musical abilities or dance training. (slate time not included in time restriction).
12 Project roles
FERDINAND
Male
30
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
The King of Navarre; the rich-boy instigator for this reality show rouse; outwardly self-assured, ambitious perfectionist; constantly adjusting hair; a little too aware of where the mirrors are in the room; think Jacob Elordi from Saltburn.
Application deadline closed.
BEROWNE
Male
26
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Charming dark horse know-it-all; a pathological devil’s advocate; arrogance melts away when overpowered by his lovesick; huge chip on his shoulder; think somehow a combination of Ken from Barbie and Larry David.
Application deadline closed.
LONGAVILLE
Male
20
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Neurotic optimist; a follower quick to cave to other peoples’ authority; probably a Disney adult; happy to just be here guys! Think Sam Ricardson’s character in Veep, Kenneth from 30 Rock.
Application deadline closed.
DUMAINE
Male
20
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Jock, smoke-show, lungs for brains; heart of gold with one too many concussions; think Kronk from Emperor’s New Groove.
Application deadline closed.
PRINCESS OF FRANCE
Female
18
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
A powerful force to be reckoned with; nothing escapes her eagle eye; a boss and she shines like gloss; think love-child of Doja Cat and Shiv Roy.
Application deadline closed.
ROSALINE
Female
20
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Flirty anarchist witch; a schemer; has an astrological reading for everything; hopeless romantic; misunderstood manic-pixie-dream girl; think Sarah Jessica Parker from Hocus Pocus in her own spin-off series.
Application deadline closed.
MARIA
Female
20
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Thirsty and boy-crazy; a brainiac with a hair-flip for every occasion; tech-wiz material gal; think Kendall Jenner if she secretly was a world champion chess player.
Application deadline closed.
KATHERINE
Female
20
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Mousy; unassuming but desperately wants fame and glamor despite having lousy taste; think Molly Shannon in Superstar.
Application deadline closed.
BOYET
Male
40
-
55
y.o.
All ethnicities
Has the plastic charm of a reality show host with a winning smile; outwardly everyone’s friend but has the tea on everyone; think Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper.
Application deadline closed.
JACQUENETTA
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Makeup artist, consummate professional, no bull, high femme.
Application deadline closed.
DULL
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Gofer, easily distracted, stoner blabbermouth.
Application deadline closed.
DON ARMADO
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Pope of the dump, takes up too much space for his own good, been a production assistant for a little too long.