KING CHARLES III Equity Principal Auditions - American Conservatory Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Friday, February 12, 2016
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
LORT A Minimum - $992/wk

Location
American Conservatory Theater
30 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
9th Floor

Seeking
This is a co-production with Seattle Repertory Theater, The Shakespeare Theatre of D.C. and A.C.T. We are seeking actors to do all three venues.

Preparation
We ask that everyone prepare a monologue no more than 3 minutes. It can be a contemporary or one in iambic pentameter.

Other Dates
See breakdown.

Other

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Personnel
Written by Mike Bartlett
David Muse - Director

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
To receive an appointment please call
415-439-2395 or email
amoss@act-sf.org.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

PRODUCTION DATES

San Francisco
1st rehearsal 8/15
1st preview 9/14
Opening 9/21
Close 10/9
Ext 10/16

Seattle
1st Rehearsal/Tech: 11/5/16
Preview: 11/11/16
Close: 12/11/16
Ext Close: 12/17/16

DC
1st reh/tech 1/31
1st preview 2/7
Opening 2/13
Close 3/12
Ext Close 3/19

SEEKING:
All actors except Jess speak with British RP accents. Jess speaks with a Reading accent. When casting the members of the royal family, we are looking for some resemblance.

CHARLES – early 60’s to early 70’s. Charles has been the heir to the British throne his entire life. Now in his late 60’s he must take his place as king. He knows all the protocol but he is oddly naïve and idealistic when it comes to what is actually expected of him by the government. He feels he should be able to take the high road when it comes to integrity.

MR. STEVENS – 50’s to 60’s. Mr. Stevens is the head of the opposition party (conservative). He is a career politician. He is very fast on his feet when he senses opportunity and can play both sides against the middle. He is not evil, just practiced at the art of politics.

William - 30’s; Charles and Diana’s eldest son and next in line for the throne. He loves his father but also understands more about how his grandmother worked than perhaps his father does. He is married to Kate Middleton and has two children and wishes to serve the crown in the time honored way.

Harry - early 30’s; the “spare” and the press bad boy of the royals. Harry feels hemmed in by being a royal. He hungers for a freer life in less rarified air.
Spence/Nick/Sir Gordan/Paul – a versatile actor who can play multiple roles. Spence is one of Harry’s posh friends. Nick is a member of the Prime Minister’s staff. Sir Gordon is the Chief of the Defence Staff and Paul is a Kabob vendor.
Mr. Evans – mid 40’s to 50’s; Mr. Evans is the Prime Minister of England. He has worked well with the late queen but finds Charles and his stubborn beliefs a wall too high to climb. He tries desperately to hold the government together and conduct business as usual.

Camilla – 60’s; Charles’ second wife. She is from the aristocracy and has loved Charles most of her life. She expects to be the King’s consort. She is very loyal to her husband and trusts his judgement.

James Reiss – 50’s to 60’s; he has been Charles’ press secretary for many, many years and his loyalty has never been questioned, but when push comes to shove his loyalty is to the crown and not the man.

Coottsey/Speaker of the House of Commons/Sir Michael- 30’s; Coottsey is one of Harry’s wilder friends, Speaker of the House says it all. Sir Michael is the head of the Metropolitan Police.

Sarah/Ghost/TV Producer – 30’s to 40’s; Sarah is a member of the Prime Minister’s staff. Efficient and foul mouthed. Ghost is the ghost of Diana. Some resemblance would be good. TV producer is just that.

Jess – 20’s; an art student from a working class family in Reading. Her accent tells indicates as much. As a commoner and a bit of a political rebel she is unimpressed by all things royal.

Kate – early 30’s; she is a well educated, upper middle class woman who is now the wife of the heir to the throne. She is a fashion plate and always looks perfect for her part but behind the look is a sharp mind and nerves of steel.

Protester – male 50’s to 60’s

Protester /Attendant – male late 20’s to early 30’s

Protester/Attendant – female late 20’s to early 30’s

Protester – female 60’s

Protester – male 30’s

Understudies will be cast from among the protestors