[Capdist-auditions] Saratoga Shakespeare 2018 AUDITIONS

[David Girard]

*For Immediate Release...*

*DATE                        *

3/24/2018


*FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
   *BARBARA
OPITZ

518.587.2166 <(518)%20587-2166>

bopitz at skidmore.edu <Bopitz at skidmore.edu>



*AUDITIONS*

*SARATOGA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY*

*2018 SEASON*



*SARATOGA SPRINGS AUDITIONS*

* Saturday, March 24th, 2018*



*Saratoga Shakespeare Company Saratoga Springs Casting Notice **As You Like
It and Henry IV parts 1 &2 (combined)*



The Saratoga Shakespeare Company of Saratoga Springs, NY, is casting two
summer productions: Shakespeare’s *As You Like* *It* directed by Elizabeth
Carlson-Guerin, and Shakespeare’s *Henry IV parts 1&2* (combined)*,* directed
by David Girard. The company is celebrating its eighteenth summer season of
free outdoor theater in beautiful Congress Park in downtown Saratoga
Springs, NY.



Rehearsals begin on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 for* As You Like It**,* and
performances of *Midsummer* are scheduled for July 17th – July 28th.
Rehearsals
begin on Wednesday, July 18th for *Henry*, and performances for *Henry *are
scheduled for July 31st – August 4th.



*The Saratoga Springs, NY auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March
24th** from
9:30 am – 4:30 pm**,* on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs,
NY, in the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theatre (JKB) rehearsal studio (2ndFl).
Skidmore College is located at 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY, 12866.
Both production directors and the SSC Artistic Directors, an Executive
Director will be at the auditions.  For an audition appointment, please
contact Linda Bertrand at mamamrsb at gmail.com or 518-306-5931
<(518)%20306-5931> (If necessary please leave your name and a call back
number) and e-mail a current headshot and résumé to mamamrsb at gmail.com.

*Equity SPT 5 approval pending.*



Actors are auditioning for the season. All roles are open (except where
noted), and in several cases, actors will be cast in both productions. We
are seeking male and female performers of all ages, genders and ethnicities
to perform all roles, and performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds
and gender identification are strongly encouraged to audition.  Actors must
move well, be physically fit and have the ability and a felicity to play
multiple distinctive characters. Singing, dancing, juggling, stage combat,
and/or the ability to play an instrument is a plus, but not a requirement.



Actors should prepare two Shakespearean monologues at least one of which
should be comic (three minutes total) and should bring their headshots and
résumés to the auditions.



*As You Like It** Cast:*

Seeking a diverse cast for a vibrant, outdoor production. Movers and
musicians are especially encouraged to submit. (Unless noted- the roles are
non-age or gender specific)



ORLANDO

OLIVER

ADAM

CELIA

ROSALIND

TOUCHSTONE

DUKE FREDRICK

DUKE SENIOR

AMIENS

CORIN

SILVIUS

JAQUES



*Henry IV (1 & 2 combined**) Cast:*
Seeking a diverse cast for a theatrical and physically demanding outdoor
production. Character actors that move well and have experience with fight
choreography encouraged to submit.

Special Note: additional casting assignments will be assigned as show is
devised and rehearsed



King Henry IV (ALREADY CAST)

King of England. Deeply disappointed in his son and heir, he seeks to
reform his son and secure the family legacy in the midst of quelling a
rebellion in England.



Prince Hal (ALREADY CAST)

Male, 30s. Henry's eldest son. Transforms from truant prankster to a mature
and responsible man. Eventually assumes his place as rightful heir to the
throne as King Henry V.



Ensemble 1 MALE

Characters include: Falstaff, surrogate father to Prince Hal. Drunk,
lecherous and unrivaled in wit and wordplay; et al



Ensemble 2 MALE/FEMALE

Characters include: Hotspur, Hal's nemesis seeking to redeem his family's
name through a rebellion against the King; et al



Ensemble 3: MALE/FEMALE

Characters include: Northumberland, Hotspur's father; Sheriff; Traveler to
London; Sir Walter Blunt: Member of the Court; Bardolph, a Falstaff crony;
et al



Ensemble 4: FEMALE

Characters include: Westmoreland: Aide-de-camp to King Henry; Mistress
Quickly, Hostess of the tavern; Doll Tearsheet, A smart, saucy,
knife-wielding, prostitute, and Falstaff's favorite "companion”; et al

Ensemble 5: MALE/FEMALE

Characters include: John of Lancaster: Henry's youngest son; Mortimer:
Hotspur's brother-in-law; Pistol, A low-life, mean-spirited trickster and
criminal mastermind; et al



Ensemble 6:  FEMALE

Characters include: Lady Percy, Hotspur's wife; Poins, Hal's
partner-in-crime in pranks; et al



Ensemble 7:  MALE/FEMALE

Characters include: Worcester, Hotspur's uncle; Glendower, an egotistical
Welshman who believes he is supernatural and wants to help the rebellion;
Gadshill, Member of Falstaff's circle; Douglas, Renowned fighter from
Scotland; et al





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