THE TEMPEST Equity Principal Actors - Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Auditions

THE TEMPEST (Role of Prospero) - Baltimore, MD EPA

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company | Baltimore, MD

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Location: Chesapeake Shakespeare Downtown Theater, 7 S. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
auditions@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. Use the subject line Prospero EPA.

Ian Gallanar: Founding Artistic Director and Director

Lesley Malin: Producing Executive Director

Lauren Engler: Production Manager

CONTRACT

Single Engagement Agreement

$604 weekly minimum (Cat. 2, Tier B)

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: March 18, 2025

Tech: April 18, 19, 21

Previews: April 22, 23

Opening: April 24

Closing: May 17

Possible Extension: May 21-24

SEEKING

Equity actors for the role of Prospero in THE TEMPEST. Local Baltimore-area actors are encouraged to audition.

Rehearsals: Six days a week — Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.

PROSPERO

Any race or ethnicity, male presenting, 40s and older. The former Duke of Milan who wields magical powers on an island with his only child Miranda; seeking revenge against those who wronged him.

Performances: Thursday (7:30 PM), Friday (8:00 PM), Saturday (8:00 PM), and Sunday (2:00 PM).

There are two two-show days: Friday, May 8 (10:30 AM and 8:00 PM) and Saturday, May 9 (2:00 PM and 8:00 PM).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a classical monologue of your choice no longer than two minutes in length. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

OTHER

Website:
https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/

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.