THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Equity Principal Actors - Old Globe Auditions

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Old Globe | San Diego, CA

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1245 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (see breakdown). Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and physical abilities are encouraged to submit.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration. In the subject line of the email, please indicate union status and the project for which you are submitting.

Deadline: 03/24/2025

SUBMIT TO

alldaffercasting2@gmail.com

PERSONNEL

Playwright: William Shakespeare
Director: James Vásquez
Casting Directors: Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: June 19, 2025
1st Preview: July 27, 2025
Opening: August 2, 2025
Closing Date: August 24, 2025
Possible Extension: August 31, 2025

OTHER

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 submit.

Notice: Stage Manager

BREAKDOWN

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

SYNOPSIS

COMEDY OF ERRORS will be set in the 1990s. It’s a dark and oppressive world to start. But as our story continues, there is an effort to celebrate the light and the natural air and bright beautiful colors of the world around us. The show will be underscored by many of our favorite billboard hits from the 1990s. It can almost be thought of as a jukebox musical of sorts, with Shakespeare text overlaid on the songs we know.

SEEKING:

EGEON: 50-60. Male-identifying. All ethnicities. A merchant from Syracuse. Mature and frail from travel. He has been searching for his long-lost family for several years and is close to giving up all hope.

ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE: Late 20s/early 30s. Male-identifying. All ethnicities. A traveler in search of his brother and mother. A small fish lost in a big sea. Earthy and free-spirited, yet a quiet and reliable good soul. Looking to be grounded. Guitar/singing a plus. John Cusack/Ethan Hawke energy.

DROMIO OF SYRACUSE: Late 20s/early 30s. Male-identifying. All ethnicities. Antipholus of Syracuse’s sidekick. He’s been by Antipholus of Syracuse’s side since birth. Loyal, fast—both in speed and wit. Puts Antipholus’ needs before his own, both from duty and “brotherly love.” A strong physical comedian and mover.

ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS: Late 20s/early 30s. Male-identifying. All ethnicities. Lost brother and identical twin to Antipholus of Syracuse. A big fish in a small pond. Probably hasn’t had to work too hard or felt much hardship. Self-assured, a bit sly and mischievous, and yet wildly charming. Married to Adriana. Dylan McKay (90210)/Fresh Prince energy.

DROMIO OF EPHESUS: Late 20s/early 30s. Male-identifying. All ethnicities. Antipholus of Ephesus’ sidekick. The lost brother and identical twin to Dromio of Syracuse. He’s been by Antipholus of Ephesus’ side since birth. Loyal, fast—both in speed and wit. Puts Antipholus’ needs before his own, both from duty and “brotherly love.” Lives a less free-floating life than his long-lost twin. A strong physical comedian and mover.

ADRIANA: Late 20s/early 30s. Female-identifying. All ethnicities. Antipholus of Ephesus’ wife. Structured and committed. Type A personality. Jealous—but not without cause. Monica Geller from Friends/Jada Pinkett Smith energy.

LUCIANA: Late 20s. Female-identifying. All ethnicities. Adriana’s sister. Less independent and structured than her sister. A hopeless romantic and dreamer, yet a big rule follower. Blossom/Donna Martin (90210) energy.

LADY ABBESS (Emilia): 50-60. Female-identifying. All ethnicities. Head of a priory in Ephesus.