Utah Shakespeare Festival - Rehearsal Hall
116 Shakespeare Lane
Cedar City, UT 84720-2470
Frehner Rehearsal Hall - located at the South end of the Festival Admin Bldg.
Expected to attend:
John DiAntonio: Artistic Director
Tanya J. Searle: Artistic Associate
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
Contract 1: May 4, 2026 (1st Rehearsal) through September 5, 2026 (closing)
Contract 2: May 4, 2026 (1st Rehearsal) through October 3, 2026 (closing)
Contract 3: June 8, 2026 (1st Rehearsal) through October 3, 2026 (closing)
Website:
www.bard.org
Questions? Contact us at
casting@bard.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, September 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://tinyurl.com/2wnvtz5m. Sign-ups for USF's 2026 Cedar City EPA audition on 9/11/25 will open at 12pm MDT on 9/4/25 and close at 12pm MDT on 9/10/25.
LORT Rep
LORT B
$1144 weekly minimum - until 6/28/26
$1213 weekly minimum - after 6/28/26
LORT D
$839 weekly minimum - until 6/28/26
$889 weekly minimum - after 6/28/26
Equity actors for roles in Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 Season (See breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
We cast for Repertory, and therefore, all performers will be in more than one show.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is committed to diverse casting. We encourage all performers to participate regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, or disability. For productions where race or ethnicity is central to the show’s plot or themes, casting will reflect those requirements.
For Non-singers: Please prepare EITHER a 1 1/2-minute Shakespeare monologue (no sonnets, please) OR a 1 1/2-minute contemporary monologue.
For Singers: Please prepare a 1 1/2-minute contemporary monologue and 16-bars of a Broadway-style song that shows your range and vocal prowess.
Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
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.
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Carolyn Howarth
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
Contract Dates: May 4 – September 5, 2026
LORT B
All roles listed. Exact tracks/doubling are TBD.
The Trojans:
Priam, king of Troy
Cassandra, Priam’s daughter, a soothsayer
Priam’s sons: Troilus, Hector, Paris, Helenus, Deiphobus, Bastard
Cressida
Calchas, her father
Pandarus, her uncle
Alexander, her servant
Servants, soldiers, attendants
The Greeks:
Agamemnon, the general
Nestor
Ulysses
Diomedes
Menelaus, brother to Agamemnon
Ajax
Achilles
Helen, Menelaus’s wife and queen
Patroclus, Achilles’ favorite companion
Myrmidons, Achilles’ soldiers
Thersites, a cynical critic
Servants, soldiers, attendants
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Beth Lopes
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
Contract dates: May 4 – September 5, 2026
LORT B
All roles listed. Exact tracks/doubling are TBD.
The Ghost (of Hamlet’s father)
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, son of the late King Hamlet & Queen Gertrude
Queen Gertrude, widow of King Hamlet, now married to Claudius
Claudius, brother to the late King Hamlet
Ophelia
Laertes, her brother
Polonius, father of Ophelia and Laertes, councilor to King Claudius
Reynaldo, servant to Polonius
Horatio, Hamlet’s friend and confidant
Danish courtiers: Voltemand, Cornelius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern
Danish soldiers: Francisco, Barnardo, Marcellus
Fortinbras, Prince of Norway
Captain in Fortinbras’ army
Player King
Player Queen
Player Villain
Other Players
Gravedigger
Gravedigger’s Companion
Priest
Soldiers, Messengers, Servants, Ambassadors, Sailors, Lords, Doctor of Divinity
by William Shakespeare
Directed by John DiAntonio
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
Contract Dates: May 4 – September 5, 2026
LORT B
All roles listed. Exact tracks/doubling are TBD.
Viola, a lady of Messaline shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria (later disguised as Cesario)
Olivia, an Illyrian Countess
Maria, her waiting-gentlewoman
Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s kinsman
Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby’s companion
Malvolio, steward in Olivia’s household
Feste, Olivia’s jester
Fabian, a gentleman in Olivia’s household
Orsino, duke of Illyria
Gentlemen serving Orsino: Valentine, Curio
Sebastian, Viola’s brother
Antonio, friend to Sebastian
Captain, Priest, Officers, Lords, Sailors, Attendants
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo
Directed by Michael Perlman
Musical Direction by Brad Carroll
Choreography by Leigh Scheffler
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract dates: May 4 – October 3, 2026
LORT B
Due to our repertory casting model, SHE LOVES ME will share a large number of its cast with SOMETHING ROTTEN!, and therefore we are seeking performers who can work across both styles of musical.
GEORG NOWAK (male-identifying, age 20s-40s). A hopeless romantic, Georg knows how to gain success through his hard work, intelligence and loyalty, and finds himself befuddled at how little those skills are helping him in his love life. Vocal range: B2-F4.
AMALIA BALASH (female-identifying, age 20s-40s). Determined and eager, Amalia is another hopeless romantic unsure how to use her sales skills in her romantic life. She uses her intelligence in all her interactions, proving herself a skilled salesperson as well as a worthwhile foil for Georg. Vocal range: C4-B5.
MR. MARACZEK (male-identifying, age 60s). Owner of his own Parfumerie, Mr. Maraczek is a paternal figure to those who work for him. He values loyalty, a trait he shows in his dedication and devotion to his wife. He suffers no fools, however, and can have a temper when pushed. Vocal range: B2-C4.
LADISLAV SIPOS (male-identifying, age 40s-50s). Another employee in the shop, Sipos’ sales skills revolve around his eagerness to please. He is conflict averse, though he is a fierce and devoted friend to Georg, with a willingness to share the lessons he’s learned through his career and marriage. Vocal range: A2-E4.
ILONA RITTER (female-identifying, age 20s-40s). Also an employee in the shop, Illona falls in love with love, hopping from relationship to relationship. She’s eager to find a new way of doing things and find the love she sees Amalia dreaming of. Vocal range: F#3-E5.
STEVEN KODALY (male-identifying, age late 20s-30s). A skilled salesperson of perfume, as well as of himself. He is able to identify what the other person wants and sell them what he has to offer. He is playful, ambitious, and prides himself on enjoying life while he can. Vocal range: B2-A4.
ARPAD LASZLO (male-identifying, age early 20s). The delivery boy at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Arpad’s exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable, and observes everything going on around him, even if he doesn’t yet know when to keep his mouth shut. Vocal range: Bb2-E4.
ENSEMBLE: 6 female-identifying & 5 male-identifying. A combination of ages and types; roles require a mix of strong singing, dance ability, physical comedy, strong acting. Ensemble Vocal ranges: Sopranos (A#3-F#5), Altos (A#3-F5), Tenor (A#2-G4), Baritone (A#2-F4).
Featured Ensemble roles include:
HEADWAITER – A consummate professional, he tries with all his might to maintain the dignity of the restaurant where he works. But even he has a breaking point. Requires a comic sensibility, despite the fact that the character has none. Vocal range: (C#3-B4)
BUSBOY - Though he tries his best to maintain the integrity his boss demands, his nickname of “butterfingers” is well earned. Physical comedy skills important.
by Philip King
Directed by Geoffrey Kent
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract Dates: May 4 – September 4, 2026
LORT B
British accents required for all characters except as noted.
IDA (female-identifying, age 20s-30s). A maid. Often confused, but sometimes more in-the-know than anyone else. A tad sarcastic.
MISS SKILLON (female-identifying, age 30s-40s). Pompous and superior. Has a drunk scene. Spends a lot of time in closets. Can take a punch.
THE REVEREND LIONEL TOOP (male-identifying, age 30s-40s). Sincere and overwhelmed. He truly loves his wife and his vocation. Generally, one step behind the plot. Runs a lot.
PENELOPE TOOP (female-identifying, age 20s-30s) Married to Lionel. Former actor who is struggling with the role of “Vicar’s Wife”. Loves Lionel but misses adventure. Bubbly and fun, if sometimes a bit snarky. Able to sing loudly and off-key. American.
CORPORAL CLIVE WINTON (male-identifying, age 20s) Charming and funny, former USO actor, and is dedicated to the US Army. An old “friend” of Penelope’s. Runs a lot. American.
THE INTRUDER (male-identifying, age 20s-50s). Menacing. Sick and tired of the British. Russian. Runs a lot.
THE BISHOP OF LAX (male-identifying, age 50s-60s) Serious but easily confused, and a bit judgmental. Penelope’s uncle. Runs a little.
THE REVEREND ARTHUR HUMPHREY (male-identifying, age 30s-40s). Good-natured and kind. A little slow on the uptake. Just happy to be here.
SARGEANT TOWERS (male-identifying, any age). Loud and in charge. Flustered.
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Alan Muraoka
Music Direction by Andrew Sotomayor
Choreography by Alli Betsill
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract Dates: May 4 – October 3, 2026
LORT B
Due to our repertory casting model, SOMETHING ROTTEN will share a large number of its cast with SHE LOVES ME, and therefore we are seeking performers who can work across both styles of musical.
SHAKESPEARE (male-identifying, age 30-40). The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. A Renaissance rock star. Pop/rock singer and proficient tap dancer. Vocal range: Ab2-Ab4.
NICK BOTTOM (male-identifying, age 30-40). A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother. Proficient tap dancer. Vocal range: A2-G4.
NIGEL BOTTOM (male-identifying, age 30-40). Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan. Vocal range: Eb3-A4.
BEA (female-identifying, age 30-40). Nick’s wife. She loves him despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. A strong leader and a powerful woman. Vocal range: D3 to D5.
PORTIA (female-identifying, age 20-35). A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Vocal range: G3-F#5.
NOSTRADAMUS (any gender-identity, age 40-50). A soothsayer. Vocal range: G3-G4.
BROTHER JEREMIAH (male-identifying, age 40-60). Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful. Vocal range: G3 to G4.
ENSEMBLE: 6 female-identifying & 7 male-identifying. A range of ages and types. Ensemble should all have strong vocal and dance skills, including tap. Featured ensemble roles include: Lord Clapham, Shylock, a Minstrel, Servants, Townspeople, Troupe, Chorus, and more. Vocal Ranges: Soprano (F#3-B5), Alto (F#3-F5), Tenor (D3-C5), Baritone (C3-F4)
by Karen Zacarías
Directed by Matt Zambrano
Eileen and Alan Anes Studio Theatre
Contract Dates: June 8 – October 3, 2026
LORT D
This show plays in repertory with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the two shows will share the same acting company.
Five of the actors double with a “pundit”, each of whom have one monologue.
ANA SMITH (female-identifying, age 30s). Pronounced Ah-nuh. Beautiful, charming, accomplished, organized, and smart. She’s a columnist for a daily paper. The “Mother Bee”. Her grace masks a need to control.
ROBERT NOVUM SMITH JR/SAM (male-identifying, age 30s). Ana’s golden-boy husband. They met in college. Handsome, charismatic, underachieving. He’s starting to search for meaning. Upper-crust background. Doubles as SAM – a Walmart stock manager, Amarillo, TX.
WILLIAM LEE NOTHNAGEL/FRANK (male-identifying, age 30s). Rob’s conservative, well-read, well-dressed, disciplined college roommate. Ana’s former boyfriend. History buff. Unmarried. Doubles as FRANK – a Secret Service agent, Washington, DC.
JENNIFER McCLINTOCK/ELSA (female-identifying, age 30s). Ana’s friend. She’s pretty, shy, smart, and tends to burst out with awkward truthful comments. Despite some lack of self-confidence, she is the grounding center of the group. Unorganized and oblivious to her own attractiveness. Unmarried. Doubles as ELSA – a jaded literary agent, New York, NY.
LILY LOUISE JACKSON/MRS. SIMPSON (female-identifying, Black, age 20s). A go-getter. Former debate captain who is on the cusp of all current trends and yet can still put her foot in her mouth in social occasions. Laughs at appropriate and inappropriate times. A great lover of books and Ana’s protégé at the paper. Doubles as MRS. SIMPSON – Retired librarian and novice sky diver, High Point, NC.
ALEX/CARL (male-identifying, age 30s). The new guy. Very smart, well-read academic who has lost his moorings and is searching for real connection. Professor of comparative literature. Doubles as CARL – Book Dealer, Bay State Correctional Center, Farmington, MA.
by David Catlin
Directed by Risa Branin
Eileen and Alan Anes Studio Theatre
Contract Dates: June 8 – October 3, 2026
LORT D
This show plays in repertory with The Book Club Play and the two shows will share the same acting company.
All roles require actors with excellent language skills, physical strength, and the ability to transform into multiple characters through physicality and dialects. All five characters are bright, witty, clever, sophisticated, well-to-do, articulate, attractive, polished, and sexually liberated.
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY (male-identifying, age 20s-30s). Doubles as Victor Frankenstein, Felix. Incredibly smart, and well-read on a range of subjects with radical ideas about religion and politics. Idealistic and judgmental – a sceptic. VICTOR is smart and curious, but drawn to dark thoughts. He is obsessive and visionary, and not good at compromise.
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN (female-identifying, age 20s-30s). Doubles as Elizabeth Lavenza. Has already lived a lot and done a lot for her age. Smart, strong, and outgoing but with a great deal of sadness underneath.
CLAIRE CLAIRMONT (female-identifying, early 20s). Doubles as Portuguese Sailor, Mother, Villager, Sofia, Angel of Death, William, Woman in Black, Wedding Officiant. Mary’s younger sister. Illegitimate stepsister to Mary. She’s a wannabe writer and the former lover of both Shelley and Byron. Volatile, lively, and emotionally intense. At the time of the play, she’s pregnant with Byron’s child.
LORD BYRON (male-identifying, age 20s-30s). Doubles as Scottish Sailor, Professor Waldman, Creature. An outsized personality. Handsome and dashing and lives by his own rules. He’s brilliant but conceited and can be condescending. He’s also passionate and rebellious. CREATURE is thoughtful and troubled. He yearns for love and friendship. He’s emotional and is easily hurt or enraged. A deep soul.
DR. JOHN POLIDORI (male-identifying, age 20s-30s). Doubles as Walton, Henry Clerval, DeLacey. A close friend of Mary and Percy. He’s quick with a joke, and has unspoken feelings for Mary.
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