EXPIRES: September 1, 2025

Theater Audition for “Macbeth” Play

Theater
Paying up to $500 CAD/project
Description

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED.
Seeking performers for production of “Macbeth”. More details are below.

About the project:
“Macbeth” is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that follows the rise and fall of its title character, a Scottish nobleman named Macbeth. The play begins with Macbeth encountering three witches who prophecy that he will become the King of Scotland. Ambitious and spurred on by his wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to seize the throne. However, his guilt and paranoia soon consume him, leading to further murders, including that of his friend Banquo, and a spiraling descent into madness. Macbeth’s obsession with securing his power causes him to lose his humanity, becoming increasingly tyrannical and isolated. As Macbeth’s reign grows more oppressive, his paranoia intensifies, leading to rebellion against him. Macduff, a nobleman who has suffered under Macbeth’s rule, ultimately confronts him in battle. In the final confrontation, Macbeth is killed, fulfilling the witches’ prophecy in an unexpected twist. Lady Macbeth, driven mad by her own guilt, dies, and Malcolm, the rightful heir, ascends to the throne, restoring order to Scotland. Through Macbeth’s tragic downfall, the play explores themes of ambition, guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of power.

Rate:
Non-Union.
A $500 Honorarium will be offered to actors involved in the production.

Additional information:
AUDITION LOCATION Langley BC.
SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S)
January 22 – February 8th.
SHOOT/PERFORMANCE LOCATION(S) Langley BC.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE September 1, 2025.

When applying, please submit a resume and head shot in one document.

15 Project roles
Macbeth
20
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40.
A captain in Duncan's army, later the Thane (Lord) of Glamis and Cawdor. When Three Witches predict that he will one day be king of Scotland, he takes his fate into his own hands, allowing his ambition and that of his wife to overcome his better judgement. His bloody reign culminates in a battle against Malcolm and the English forces.
Application deadline closed.
Lady Macbeth
20
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40.
The wife of Macbeth, whose ambition helps to drive her husband toward the desperate act of murder. Subsequently, her husband's cruelty and her own guilt recoil on her, sending her into a madness from which she never recovers.
Application deadline closed.
Macduff
20
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40.
A thane (nobleman) of Scotland who discovers the murdered King Duncan. Suspecting Macbeth and eventually turning against him, Macduff later flees to England to join Malcolm. When Macbeth arranges the murder of his wife and children, Macduff swears personal revenge.
Application deadline closed.
The Witches
20
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40.
Three agents of Fate who reveal the truth (or part of it) to Macbeth and Banquo and who later appear to confirm the downfall and tragic destiny of the tyrannical Macbeth. These characters will be driving most of the plot and shapeshifting into various other characters throughout the show.
Application deadline closed.
Banquo
20
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40.
A fellow-captain and companion of Macbeth, who also receives a prophecy from the Witches: that his children will one day succeed to the throne of Scotland. This information is sufficient to spell his death at the hands of the resentful Macbeth, who is later haunted by Banquo's ghost.
Application deadline closed.
Duncan King of Scotland
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. His victories against rebellious kinsmen and the Norwegians have made him a popular and honored king. His decision to pass the kingdom to his son Malcolm provokes his untimely death at the hands of Macbeth.
Application deadline closed.
Fleance Banquo's son
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Who, by escaping Macbeth's plot on his life, will go on to be father to a line of kings.
Application deadline closed.
Malcolm Duncan's son
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Fearful of implication in his father's murder, he flees Scotland, where he raises a large army with the intention of toppling the tyrant Macbeth.
Application deadline closed.
Ross
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. A nobleman in the Scottish court. Ross functions primarily as a messenger, delivering news about events. He is more loyal to Macduff and Malcolm than Macbeth and conspires to work against him.
Application deadline closed.
Lennox
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. A nobleman in the Scottish court. As a loyal follower of King Duncan, Lennox expresses dismay regarding his murder and eventually becomes suspicious of Macbeth’s response to it.
Application deadline closed.
Hecate
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. The goddess of witchcraft, who helps the three witches work their mischief on Macbeth.
Application deadline closed.
Lady Macduff Macduff’s wife
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. The scene in her castle provides our only glimpse of a domestic realm other than that of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. She and her home serve as contrasts to Lady Macbeth and the hellish world of Inverses.
Application deadline closed.
Macduff’s Son
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. The young son of Macduff and Lady Macduff. Clever and resilient, he asks his mother questions about his absent father until three murderers arrive at the castle and kill the family.
Application deadline closed.
Siward
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. The Earl of Northumberland and the leader of the English army. Known for his strength and honor, Siward fearlessly heads into battle alongside Macduff and Malcolm in order to defeat Macbeth. His desire to remove Macbeth from the throne grows even greater when he learns that he killed his son during the fighting.
Application deadline closed.
Young Siward
18
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56.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Siward’s son who joins him on the battlefield at Dunsinane. He encounters Macbeth during the fight, and despite his attempts to bring his enemy down, Macbeth ultimately kills him.
Application deadline closed.