2025 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ACTOR/MUSICIAN

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DUKE FREDERICK/DUKE SENIOR in:

AS YOU LIKE IT 

a walkabout experience through Point Pleasant Park!

Adapted and Directed by Drew Douris-O'Hara

 

THE UNREHEARSED ROMEO AND JULIET

A one night only, unrehearsed presentation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy! 

 

Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) rehearsal begins June 10th 2025, with AS YOU LIKE IT opening July 18th, 2025, and closing Aug 29th, 2025. Shakespeare by the Sea performs outdoors in Point Pleasant Park, located in K'jipuktuk (Halifax, NS). SBTS productions run in repertory, with most actors appearing in multiple productions. In this case, we’re looking to fill a role for just ONE of our two mainstage productions. 

 

Shakespeare by the Sea seeks to create theatre that is inviting, inclusive, and accessible to all. In aiming to gather an ensemble that reflects the diverse community we serve, we strongly encourage submissions from artists of diverse cultural backgrounds, and will be prioritizing submissions from applicants who self-identify as members of underrepresented communities.

 

Submission Notes: (PLEASE READ!) 

• AS YOU LIKE IT rehearses and runs in repertory with ROBIN HOOD: The Legendary Musical Comedy. This means that the actor in the role of Duke Frederick/ Duke Senior will only be in rehearsal part-time and only perform up to four times a week. 

• All roles are open to any gender, and we are advocates of “non-traditional casting”.

• Applicants are asked to include their photo and resume in a single PDF. Actors are invited to remove their clothing measurements from their resumes. Thank you!

• For this role in AS YOU LIKE IT, playing instruments is an asset. Actors are asked to list any instruments that they could play with their submission. 

 

Character Description: 

 

DUKE FREDERICK/DUKE SENIOR

DUKE FREDERICK: Father to adult-aged Celia. Usurps Duke Senior to rule at Court. Quick to Anger.  

DUKE SENIOR: Father to adult-aged Rosalind. Banished to the forest, Duke Senior is well suited to rural life! Duke Senior is a loving parent and respected leader. 

Skills: This actor will act as the lead musician for much of the show. Playing multiple instruments is an asset! 

 

We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

 

Applicants are asked to submit through the following google form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xef90A7nue7oijjxOXPTj0IdRcmUAx8rklXEcvzs9-0/edit