[Capdist-auditions] Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park Auditions

[Maizy Broderick Scarpa]

 *Auditions for **Much Ado About Nothing*

*www.pittsfieldshakespeare.org/auditions
<http://www.pittsfieldshakespeare.org/auditions>*

*Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park is casting non-union actors its 2019
free outdoor production of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Maizy
Broderick Scarpa, running August 15–25, 2019 at the First Street Common in
Pittsfield.*

*The show will feature 8–10 actors in doubled roles, so actors should
submit two brief contrasting Shakespeare monologues—comedic and dramatic.
Total submission should be 4 minutes or less. Choose material that is
geared towards the roles you are interested in. **Please submit the
following to **auditions at pittsfieldshakespeare.org
<auditions at pittsfieldshakespeare.org>** by May 27th:*

   -

   *a headshot or recent photo*
   -

   *resume, if you have one*
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   *a link to your audition video online (YouTube or Vimeo or Dropbox, etc.
   No large attachments, please)*
   -

   *your weekly availability**


**Rehearsals will take place in the evenings and weekends starting around
July 20. **Actors should indicate their weekly availability using this
draft of the rehearsal calendar (subject to change).*
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/csenwzrygnzfc7s/PSP%20Calendar%202019.pdf?dl=0>


*Character Breakdown*

*NOTE: We are seeking an expansive and diverse cast for this production—we
would love your help in passing on the audition information to anybody you
think may be interested. Casting is flexible in regards to gender, race, or
ethnicity.*

*The following is the proposed doubling scheme, which may change based on
the actors that are cast:*

   1.

   *BEATRICE — **witty and sardonic, take-no-prisoners attitude, not about
   hitching her fortunes to a man*
*also plays*
* VERGES —** sycophantic second-in-command of the Night’s Watch*



   1.

   *HERO — *
*playful and hopeful young woman, falls in love with Claudio **also plays*
*DOGBERRY — **the bumbling leader of the Night’s Watch*



   1.

   *MARGARET — *
*friend and confidante to Hero and Beatrice **also plays*
*CONRADE — *
*confidante to Don John and Borachio, a mischief maker who strives for more
   **also plays*
* FRIAR — wise and helpful leader who tries to make the best out of a bad
   situation*



   1.

   *BENEDICK — **smart-aleck soldier and friend to Claudio, eager to remain
   a bachelor*
*also plays*
* WATCHMAN  — **a member of the Night’s Watch*



   1.

   *CLAUDIO — **a idealistic young soldier who falls in love with Hero*
*also plays*
* SEACOAL — **a member of the Night’s Watch*



   1.

   *DON PEDRO — **the Prince of Aragon, a pillar of the community and
   too-trusting friend to all*
*also plays*
* OATCAKE — **a member of the Night’s Watch*



   1.

   *DON JOHN — **Pedro’s vengeful brother, eager to cause trouble to the
   community*
*also plays*
* SEXTON — **a stuffy community official*
*also plays*
* MESSENGER — **an eager helper*


*         8. LEONATO — **the head of the household, parent of Hero, strives
to improve the lives of loved ones*
*            also plays*
*            BORACHIO — **supporter and lackey of Don John, eager to prove
his worth through bad behaviour*



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maizyscarpa.com

*Now Performing:*
*Top Bananas! *
a family-friendly variety show
Nutshell Playhouse <http://www.nutshellplayhouse.org>

*Upcoming Directing:*
*Much Ado About Nothing*
August 15-25
Pittsfield Shakespeare In The Park <http://www.pittsfieldshakespeare.org>
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