LOVE'S LABORS LOST & DR. FAUSTUS Equity Principal Actors - Independent Shakespeare Co. Auditions

LOVE'S LABORS LOST & DR. FAUSTUS - LA EPA

Revised
Independent Shakespeare Co. | Los Angeles, CA
REVISED
Closing date revised.

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$550 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in LOVE'S LABORS LOST and DR. FAUSTUS. All roles will be understudied. Our administrative structure and artistic practices have long been built on the principles of equity and inclusion, and we're leaders in creating a truly diverse ensemble of artists, and an equally diverse audience. We believe that shared theatrical experiences build a stronger and more joyful community. Our working style is highly collaborative, energetic, and audience-focused.
Los Angeles-based actors who love language plays, want to explore the building blocks of storytelling, and wish to be part of an ensemble whose foundational values are creativity, connection, integrity, excellence, and joy are encouraged to audition.
ISC’s team on stage and off stage reflects the Los Angeles community and we encourage BIPOC actors to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one 2-minute speech from Shakespeare or any poetic dramatic author. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association LA Audition Center
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL

Directors: Melissa Chalsma & David Melville
Playwright: William Shakespeare & Christopher Marlowe
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Melissa Chalsma - Dr Faustus Director/Artistic Director/Co-Founder
David Melville - Love's Labor's Lost Director/Managing Director/Co-Founder
Gabby Bruno - Production & Operations Manager

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: 5/27/2025
Opening: 6/26/2025
Closing: 8/31/2025

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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.

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

GRIFFITH PARK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL'S LOVE'S LABORS LOST & DR. FAUSTUS

NOTE: These shows will be run in repertory. The park is an extremely physical environment: physical and vocal stamina is imperative.

LOVE'S LABORS LOST

SEEKING:

PRINCESS OF FRANCE: (Female, to play late 30s - 50s) Empathetic, self-possessed, intelligent, and glamorous.
ROSALINE: (Female, to play 30s - early 40s) Part of the Princess’s entourage. Dazzlingly witty. Supremely confident. Not afraid of a bawdy joke.
MARIA (Female, to play 20s): Part of the Princess’s entourage. Sociable, fashionable, and playful.
KATHERINE (Female, to play 20s): Part of the Princess’s entourage. Sociable, fashionable, and playful.
JAQUENETTA (Female, to play 20s - 30s): A villager. Knowing, hardworking, and big-hearted.
MOTH (Any gender, to play 20s): Youthful and very smart right-hand to Don Armado. Must sing extremely well.
KING OF NAVARRE (Male, late 30s - 50s): Perhaps a bit high on his own supply, but not a bad sort. He fancies himself a great intellect.
BEROWNE (Male, to play 30s - early 40s): Part of the King’s entourage. Very witty and a bit rebellious. When he falls in love, he falls hard.
DUMAINE (Male, to play 20s): Part of the King’s entourage. A bit clueless, but well-meaning.
LONGAVILLE (Male, to play 20s): Part of the King’s entourage. A bit clueless, but well-meaning.

DR. FAUSTUS:

GENERAL ENSEMBLE: There are 40 supporting roles in Dr Faustus, and they will be played primarily by a small group of actors. All members of the ensemble will play different genders, human and non-human roles, and shape-shift from one thing to another throughout the performance. This production will be physical and highly energetic. HIGH DEGREE OF SKILL ON A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT / SINGING IS A PLUS.
MEPHASTOPHILIS: (Any gender, any age): Seductive, omniscient, all-powerful. Capable of humor and disarmingly charming.