THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Equity Principal Actors - Alabama Shakespeare Festival Auditions

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival | Montgomery, AL

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Please submit your headshot, and resume for consideration. Please include “WRONG” in the subject line.

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.

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Chris Bean (Inspector Carter) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. Chris is a high-status, rigid director who views this performance as the most important night of his life. As the production unravels, his desperation escalates, and audience laughter intensifies his distress. Requires authority, control, and strong comedic skill.

Robert Grove (Thomas Colleymoore) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. A self-serious actor with aspirations of classical gravitas in the style of Richard Burton. Unaware of others, he remains confident despite repeated mistakes and engages in a power struggle with Chris. Requires strong vocal presence and commitment to heightened comic style.

Max Bennett (Cecil Haversham / Arthur the Gardener) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. Inexperienced and eager, Max follows direction without understanding the play. Childlike and approval-seeking, he breaks the fourth wall when he gets laughs. Requires innocence and comedic timing.

Dennis Tyde (Perkins) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. Socially awkward and eager to belong, Dennis sees the production as a path to friendship. Aware of his mistakes, he experiences audience laughter as personal failure. Requires sincerity, discomfort, and strong comedic skill.

Trevor Watson (Lighting and Sound Operator) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
Standard American accent. A disengaged, curmudgeonly technician who just wants to get through the show. Easily distracted and reluctantly pulled onstage, where he is deeply uncomfortable. Requires expert comedic timing and dry delivery.

Jonathan Harris (Charles Haversham) (Male Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. A somewhat bland performer who sees himself as a suave leading man in the style of James Bond. Enthusiastic but less invested than others. A highly physical role requiring stamina and precision.

Sandra Wilkinson (Florence Colleymoore) (Female Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
British accent. Ambitious, vain, and image-driven, Sandra seeks admiration and advancement. She is strategic in maintaining favor with those in power. Requires confidence, strong physicality, and heightened emotions.

Annie Twilloil (Stage Manager) (Female Identifying, 25–35, Any Ethnicity)
Standard American accent. A reluctant stage manager forced onstage, Annie transforms from fearful to fully committed. Experiences the most significant character arc. Requires strong comedic skill.