Audtions for Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Theatre Off The Square announces auditions for Macbeth by William Shakespeare, co-directed by Edwina Himes and Hank Baldree. Auditions will be held at Theatre Off The Square, 114 N. Denton St., Weatherford (www.theatreoffthesquare.org), on Feb. 19-20, 6:30 pm. Callbacks will be held at the same location on Feb. 22, also at 6:30 pm. Rehearsals are scheduled for March 19 – April 26, with performances on April 27-28 at the Shakespeare in the Park Festival at Weatherford's Heritage Park Amphitheater. The audition will consist of a cold read from the script. No accents are required. Please come prepared with a list of any conflicts between March 19 & April 28.
Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest play. It is a tragedy staged in Scotland. “It dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for their own sakes.”
All roles are available.
-The Three Witches. Age 18-80 female
-Three Apparitions. Ages 18-80 male or female
-Macbeth-Tragic focus of the play Age 25-50 male
-Lady Macbeth-Macbeth’s wife. Age 25-50 female
-Gentlewoman-Attends to Lady Macbeth. Age 18-80 female
-King Duncan-King of Scotland Loyal but naïve, trusting king. Age 40-80 male
-Malcom – Son of King Duncan. Age 20-40 male
-Donalbain-Son of King Duncan. Age 20-40 male
-Macduff- Nobleman of Scotland. Age 30-50 male
-Lady MacDuff-MacDuff’s wife. Age 25-45 female
-Boy-Son of MacDuff. Age 10-15 male
-Banquo -Loyal friend of Macbeth. Age 20-80 male
-Fleance-Son of Banquo. Age 15-25 male
-Lennox-Scottish nobleman. Age 25-80 male
-Ross- Scottish nobleman. Age 25-80 male
-Menteth - Thane of Scotland. Age 25-80 male
-Angus-Thane of Scotland. Age 25-80 male
-Caithness-Thane of Scotland. Age 25-80 male
-Siward-Earl of Northumberland. Age 25-80 male
-Young Siward- Son of the earl. Age 15-25 male
-Seyton-Macbeth’s chief servant. Age 20-50 male or female
-An English doctor. Age 18-80. male or female
-A Scottish doctor. Age 18-80 male or female
-Sergeant- Age 18-80 male
-Porter. Age 20-80 male or female
-Old Man. Age 20-80 (with makeup) male
-Hecate. Queen of the witches. Age 18-80 female
-Three Murderers. Age 18-80 male or female
Messengers, attendants, officers, gentlepersons, Lords and Ladies. male and female
Please email Edwina Himes at wgob2@yahoo.com with any questions.