KING LEAR - Indianapolis, IN EPA
Indianapolis Shakespeare Company | Indianapolis, IN
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
LOCATION
The Phoenix Center Cultural Center
705 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
- Executive Artistic Director — Ryan Artzberger
- Director — Zack Neiditch
- Artistic Associate — Shawnté Gaston
OTHER DATES
- 1st rehearsal — 6/23
- 1st tech — 7/17
- Final Dress — 7/22
- Opening — 7/23
- Closing — 8/1
OTHER
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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 attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, March 8, 2026
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM (E)
NO BREAK SCHEDULED.
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment please email:
auditions@indyshakes.com
CONTRACT
Independent Theatre Contract
$567 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in KING LEAR.
- KING LEAR, male presenting, 40s–60s
- GONERIL, female presenting, 20s–40s, eldest daughter, buttoned up
- REGAN, female presenting, 20s–40s, more wild and wily than her sisters
- CORDELIA, 20s, female presenting, bright and bold in her innocence. Role will double with FIRST SERVANT
- GLOUCESTER, 50s–70s, male presenting, good natured but blinded by his pride
- EDMUND, 20s–40s, any gender, a schemer, smarter than anyone onstage
- EDGAR, 20s–40s, male presenting, the perfect son
- KENT, 30s–50s, female presenting, hardened assistant to Lear, will disguise in male drag
- ALBANY, 30s–50s, male presenting, unassuming at first then hardened by war
- CORNWALL, 20s–40s, male presenting, a muscular typical leader. Role will also double with DOCTOR and FIRST GUARD
- FOOL, any gender, silly but surprisingly wise. Role will also double with FRANCE and SECOND GUARD
- OSWALD, male presenting, young and impetuous. Role will also double with BURGUNDY
PREPARATION
Please prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
