CURRENT AUDITIONS

Initial in-person auditions will be Saturday, Oct 25 at 10am and Tuesday, Oct 28 at 7pm.

If needed, callbacks will be held by invitation in the evening of Thursday, Oct 30th. The

auditions will be held at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312. 

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Please fill out the audition form in order to receive the link to sign up for a

specific time slot.

Artists should prepare 2 contrasting classical monologues. Anyone interested in one of

the roles that will be a puppet, please prepare at least one of the monologues with your

hand raised and your fingers moving in time with the lines. There will be a puppet on

hand for the audition.

Characters listed A-Z. Some characters are listed as human, while others are listed as

Puppet. This means actors will work puppets (in the style of Avenue Q - completely

visible, no ventriloquism/voice-throwing required).

Antonio (Human) - A man who rescues Sebastian after his shipwreck. He has become

very fond of Sebastian, caring for him, accompanying him to Illyria, and furnishing him

with money.

Captain (Puppet) - A man who rescues Viola after her shipwreck. He has become very

fond of Viola.

Curio (Puppet) - A gentleman who is in the service of Orsino. A well-respected and

loyal member of the Duke's court. He is a trusted confidant and sounding board for the

Duke.

Ensemble (Mix of Puppet and Human) - Lords, Servants, Attendants, Musicians,

Officers, Sailors, a Priest, etc... These roles will serve as run crew between scenes as

well. (Please Note - smaller ensemble roles may be combined with other roles listed

under one artist at the discretion of the director)

Fabian (Puppet) -A servant in Olivia’s household. He is someone who just likes to

watch a good prank unfold - making him someone many of us can relate to.

Feste, 

The Fool (Human) - The clown, or fool, of Olivia’s household, Feste moves

between Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes.

Malvolio (Puppet) - The straitlaced head servant in the household of Lady Olivia. He is

very efficient but also very self-righteous, and he has a poor opinion of drinking, singing,

and fun.

Maria (Puppet) - Olivia’s clever, daring young waiting-gentlewoman. Maria is remarkably

similar to her antagonist, Malvolio, who harbors aspirations of rising in the world through

marriage. But Maria succeeds where Malvolio fails—perhaps because she is a woman,

but, more likely, because she is more in tune than Malvolio with the anarchic,

topsy-turvy spirit that animates the play.

Olivia (Human) - A wealthy, beautiful, and noble Illyrian lady. She is courted by Orsino

and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, but to each of them she insists that she is in mourning for

her brother, who has recently died, and will not marry for seven years. She seems to

enjoy wallowing in his or her own misery. She falls in love with “Cesario”.

Orsino (Human) - A powerful nobleman in the country of Illyria. He is lovesick for Lady

Olivia, but becomes more and more fond of his handsome new page boy, “Cesario”...

Orsino is a supreme egotist, who mopes around complaining how heartsick he is. It is

clear that he is chiefly in love with the idea of being in love and enjoys making a

spectacle of himself.

Sebastian (Puppet) - Viola’s lost twin brother. When he arrives in Illyria, traveling with

Antonio, his close friend and protector, Sebastian discovers that many people think that

they know him. Furthermore, the beautiful Lady Olivia, whom he has never met, wants

to marry him.

Sir Andrew (Puppet) - A friend of Sir Toby’s. Sir Andrew Aguecheek attempts to court

Olivia, but he doesn’t stand a chance. He thinks that he is witty, brave, young, and good

at languages and dancing, but he is actually an idiot.

Sir Toby (Human) - Olivia’s uncle who lives with her. She does not approve of his rowdy

behavior, practical jokes, heavy drinking, late-night carousing, or friends.

Valentine (Human) - A nobleman and a close friend of Duke Orsino. He is a loyal and

trustworthy companion, always ready to support and assist the Duke in his pursuits. He

is well-liked and respected, an dis known for his intelligence and quick thinking.

Viola (Human) - A young woman of aristocratic birth who has washed up on the shore

of Illyria when her ship is wrecked in a storm. She decides to make her own way in the

world and disguises herself as a young man, "Cesario", to become a page to Duke Orsino. She ends up falling in love with him, as the woman Orsino is courting (Olivia)

falls in love with “Cesario”.

A note regarding character descriptions: Most roles one currently encounters have

historically been written with binary pronouns. Please note that, however limiting this

can feel, our casting process is inclusive and seeks to transcend flawed language.

Artists are invited to submit for any role with which they identify. We will list race,

ethnicity, age, gender, and skills if required for a character - otherwise, we are seeking

ALL race, ethnicity, age, gender, and skills. Please reach out with any questions,

concerns, or requests for accommodations. Madame Director seeks to cast artists

whose energies align with the characters in her productions, and is dedicated to

representation and inclusion in her theatrical endeavors. Neurodiverse artists, disabled

artists, and members of the alphabet mafia are encouraged to audition. Please reach

out with your specific accommodations and any questions.

Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Sunday, November 9th. All

conflicts must be listed on the audition form at the time of auditioning and no additional

conflicts will be accepted once casting is complete. Conflicts during tech week or for a

performance will not be accepted. Rehearsals will primarily be Tuesday and Thursday

evenings and Sunday afternoons. A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed at

auditions. The show will run for six performances Feb 6-15 . Additional performances or

partner events such as meet and greets with the cast may be added. Rehearsals and

performances will be at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA.
A tentative, full production schedule can be found here.

Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are

open and non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member

of Footlighters Theater (due: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior\child\student). Membership

benefits include voting rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also

expected to contribute to other aspects of production, including but not limited to,

building and painting sets, soliciting for ads and donations, and sourcing costumes and

props. Some of the set builds will be included in the rehearsal schedule and are

mandatory. Others will be on a volunteer basis.