Auditioning at Verge Theater

Verge Theater holds open auditions for every Mainstage production. We embrace nontraditional casting and encourage performers of all races, gender identities, and ability levels to audition for any role they desire. Come join the Verge Family and be part of something special!

UPCOMING AUDITIONS:

verge theater announces the casting call for this summer’s production of

The Book of Will

by lauren gunderson

directed by Sharon Beehler

AUDITIONS: APRIL 27TH AND 28TH, 6:30 - 8:30

CALLBACKS: MAY 2ND

PERFORMANCES: AUGUST 13-16 AND 20-23

REHEARSALS BEGIN JULY 1ST

This lively, award-winning play follows the conception, initiation, set-backs, and eventual success of Shakespeare’s fellow actors and friends who are determined to produce an authentic collection of all Will’s plays.  The resulting First Folio is a landmark of publishing achievement that has preserved 36 of his best-loved works.  At its heart, the The Book of Will is about friendship and the value of art.

For the audition:  Scripts will be provided for a cold reading.  No other preparation will be required.  Please plan to stay for the entire time.  Actors will be asked to read more than once.

Roles:  Most actors will play multiple characters in addition to their primary role.

Henry Condell—early 40s

John Heminges—50s

Rebecca Heminges—late 40s

Alice Heminges—early 30s

Elizabeth Condell—late 30s

William Jaggard—70s

Isaac Jaggard—30s

Ben Jonson—60s

Ralph Crane—40s

Marcus—20s

Sign up for your audition slot here.

For more information or with questions, email director Sharon Beehler at sharonbeehler@yahoo.com.

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