New Muses Theatre Company is pleased to announce a non-union general casting call for roles in the 2021-22 Season: Shakespeare's WAR OF THE ROSES.
We will be casting a repertory company to perform William Shakespeare's HENRY IV, HENRY V, HENRY VI, RICHARD III, and a staged reading of RICHARD II at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. Most actors will perform in 3-5 productions depending on the needs of the show and personal conflicts. Actors can indicate their availability on the audition form.
Each production will be filmed and released for on-demand streaming after the end of the live run.
Due to Covid restrictions, we are requesting that all actors interested in this production please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 7pm on Thursday, August 26th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Sunday, August 29th in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute classical monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/JHwrKVvAZNdBgzAe8
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on August 26th and inviting actors to callbacks on the 29th via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
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SCHEDULE:
William Shakespeare's
RICHARD II: a one-night-only staged reading
Rehearsals: September 8, 11, 18
Performance: September 19 at 7:00
William Shakespeare's
HENRY IV
First Rehearsal: September 7
Opening: October 8
Closing: October 24
William Shakespeare's
HENRY V
First Rehearsal: November 29
Opening: January 7
Closing: January 23
William Shakespeare's
HENRY VI
First Rehearsal: May 2
Opening: June 10
Closing: June 26
William Shakespeare's
RICHARD III
First Rehearsal: July 12
Opening: August 12
Closing: August 28
Please submit via our online auction form at https://forms.gle/JHwrKVvAZNdBgzAe8
Due to Covid restrictions, we are requesting that all actors interested in this production please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 7pm on Thursday, August 26th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Sunday, August 29th in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute classical monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/JHwrKVvAZNdBgzAe8
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on August 26th and inviting actors to callbacks on the 29th via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
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The vast majority of roles in this season can and will be gender-bent, actors of all gender identities are encouraged to submit for all roles that interest them. ALL roles are open to actors of any ethnicity. Actors of the global majority are especially encouraged to audition.
The roles of HAL/HENRY V and RICHARD III have been cast, all other roles are open.
Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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Proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is required to work on a New Muses Theatre Company production in any capacity through the end of the 2021-22 Season. To find a vaccination appointment in Washington State please visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
"Vaccinated" is defined as an individual who has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots will be required if recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.
Until further notice admission is limited to vaccinated audience members only and masks are required.
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ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Celebrating their thirteenth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn. Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging stories featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series. New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma's Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
