MACBETH Equity Principal Actors - Shakespeare on the Sound Auditions

MACBETH - New Caanan, CT EPA

Shakespeare on the Sound | Norwalk, CT

AUDITION DATE

Friday, March 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 2:00-3:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

For an appointment, email
contactus@shakespeareonthesound.org

CONTRACT

LOA
$734 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for possible replacements in the 2025 production of MACBETH (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

One Shakespeare monologue, preferably in verse, no more than 90 seconds. Macbeth monologues are welcomed but not required. No sonnets please. Please bring a headshot and resume. You will be asked to fill out an information form upon arrival.

LOCATION

The Studio for the Performing Arts
26 Forest St
New Canaan, CT 06840
Holding room and sign in is located on the first floor. Auditions will be held on the second floor.

PERSONNEL

Aaron Simms, Managing and Producing Director
Nick Urda, Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education
Axel Avin Jr, Director

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: May 20, 2025
First Performance: June 11, 2025
Closing Performance: June 29, 2025
Rehearsals will be in NYC. The last week of rehearsal, beginning June 6, will be in CT at Pinkney Park. Generally, rehearsals are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

OTHER

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.

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

Macbeth/As Cast - Male 30-40, possible replacement
A formidable fighter and captain in the Scottish army. He has a high moral compass and deference to the natural order of law. A devout countryman. His world is inverted, his morality discarded and his mind warped by his belief in the witches' prophecy. He is devoted wholeheartedly to his wife. Exceptional language and stage combat skills required.

Lady Macbeth/As Cast - Female 30-40, possible replacement
A woman of deathly ambition. The backbone of the Macbeths. A keen opportunist and strategist that plots the murder of Duncan to catapult her husband to the Scottish throne. Excellent language skills.

Macduff/Sargeant/As Cast - Male 40s, possible replacement
A loyal and brave Scotsman. Willing to leave his wife and children unattended to save his country from tyranny. He makes a fatal error, losing his family, yet ultimately succeeds in saving his beloved country. Excellent language and stage combat skills.

Duncan/Siward/As Cast - Male 50s
King of Scotland. A respected ruler that inspires loyalty amongst his subjects. He acts quickly and decisively to root out betrayal in his ranks.