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PURPOSE & THE WINTER'S TALE — Actors Auditions

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Posted September 12, 2026

PURPOSE & THE WINTER'S TALE - SUBMIT FOR NYC

APPOINTMENTS

Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR

NOTICE: SUBMISSION

CONTRACT

LORT Rep
$1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

SEEKING

Equity actors for the roles of NAZARETH NAZ JASPER and FLORIZEL in PURPOSE and THE WINTER'S TALE.

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Nazareth Naz Jasper - PURPOSE
The younger son and wry narrator of the story. An outsider and a loner. He has rejected the religious, high-profile path set by his father. He left divinity school to become a nature photographer, pursuing a mostly solitary life. The weird son. Self-reflexive, highly intelligent, has a great sense of humor, and is a magnetic person.

Intimacy needs: May show familial affection for brother and mother.

Florizel/As Cast - THE WINTER'S TALE
Young prince of Bohemia. A romantic at heart. Impulsive, playful, a dreamer, strong-willed and a lover. Able to access authentic emotional vulnerability. Not a realist, and undeniably royal, at times it makes it difficult for Perdita to picture him in her world.

Intimacy needs: Engages in some physical intimacy with Perdita.
Special skills: Sings and dances in Bohemia.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your materials at the following link:
https://forms.gle/LM4Vyjs83SHZau7ZA

PERSONNEL

Producer/Theatre Company: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Artistic Director: Tim Bond

PRODUCTION DETAILS

PURPOSE
By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Tim Bond
Angus Bowmer Theatre

THE WINTER'S TALE
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Shana Cooper
Thomas Theatre

DATES

PURPOSE
Rehearsals: June 8 - July 19, 2027
Tech: July 20-28, 2027
Previews/Performances: July 29 - October 30, 2027

THE WINTER'S TALE
Rehearsals: March 9 - April, 2027
Tech: April 4 - 13, 2027
Previews/Performances: April 14 - October 30, 2027

OTHER INFORMATION

LOCATION:

Ashland, OR

Oregon Shakespeare Festival produces in repertory. Most actors and stage managers work on multiple shows throughout the year. A standard repertory

CONTRACT

includes up to four assignments, including understudies.

Equity's

CONTRACT

s 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 submit.

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