Auditions: Terry Pratchett's "Monstrous Regiment"

About the project and the company

Latitude Theatre is holding auditions for Monstrous Regiment, based on the Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.  Adaptation by Christopher Hainsworth. Directed by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom.

Synopsis

Borogravia is at war. Again. When Polly Perks’ brother goes missing in action, she disguises herself as a young man, enlists in the army and heads to the front lines in search of her sibling.  But all is not as it seems and Polly soon learns that she isn’t the only one in the company of misfits who is protecting secrets.  As they make their way to the front, this monstrous regiment must come together to survive both the enemy and their own untried officer.  A wickedly funny look at the absurdities of war and ambiguities of identity.

Important Dates

Auditions are February 26, 2023 (1-4pm) & February 27, 2023 (7-9pm).  Callbacks will be held Wednesday, March 1.  Auditions and Callbacks will be in-person at TPS Theatre4.

Rehearsals begin April 2^nd at TPS, on Sunday afternoons and 3-4 weekday evenings each week.  Tech rehearsals and performances will be at Taproot Theatre’s Isaac Studio.

The show runs May 13 – June 3, 2023.

Pay

All actors will receive a stipend of $500

Audition Details

E-mail casting@latitudetheatre.org to schedule an audition.  Please include a headshot or photo, resume and your preferred audition time. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choosing for the audition.  If you do not have a monologue prepared, a selection of monologues will be available for auditionees to choose from onsite.

Casting Information

Latitude Theatre values diversity and inclusion in casting.  Actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types and abilities are encouraged to audition.

BIPOC and other actors who identify as part of groups which have been historically underrepresented on stage are especially invited.

We recognize that most characters are written in the binary (she/her and he/him); we invite nonbinary, genderqueer, transgender and GNC actors to audition for the roles with which they identify.

Character Breakdown

Polly (Oliver) Perks – human, 20s-30s, woman disguised as a man. Former barmaid who can hold her own in a fight.  Resourceful and intelligent.  On a mission to find her missing brother.

Igor(ina) – igor, 20s-40s, woman disguised as a man. The traditional, hunch-backed hench. A pacifist who joined the army to prove her capability as a surgeon.

Maladict(a) – vampire, 20s-30s, gender undisclosed.  An aristocratic vampire who has replaced a blood addiction with a coffee addiction.  Smart in both wit and dress. Can (literally) rip your head off.

Magda (Tonker) Halter – human, 20s-30s, woman disguised as a man.  A matter-of-fact soldier who is always a bit on edge. Lofty’s love and life partner. A survivor of abuse in search of a better life abroad.  Will protect Lofty at all costs.

Tilda (Lofty) Tewt – human, 20s-30s, woman disguised as a man.  A mostly silent soldier who comes alive when she gets to set things on fire. Tonker’s love and life partner. A survivor of sexual assault and workhouse abuse. She watches and thinks.

Carborundum/Jade – troll, 20s-40s, woman disguised as a man. Built like a (literal) brick wall. Slow-thinking, sometimes providing insight in her simplicity. Looking for adventure.

Alice (Wazzer) Goom – human, 20s-30s, woman disguised as a man.  A devout believer who is full of hope.  A survivor of workhouse abuse.  Joined the army at the behest of the spirit who speaks to and through her.

Sgt. Jackrum – human, 40s-60s, man.  A sturdy, life-long soldier who cares about those under his command.  Willing to get his hands dirty.  A bit of a mama bear.

Lt. Blouse – human, 20s-40s, man. A by-the-book officer and gentleman who has learned about war and combat only through books. Kind-hearted, but inexperienced.

Death, et al. – (mostly) human, 20s-40s, man. An actor capable of playing multiple roles, including a war recruitment poster child, pretentious officer and the traditional scythe-wielding Death.

Cpl. Strappi, et al. – human, 40s-60s, man.  An actor capable of playing multiple roles, including a prejudiced older army man, a smart everyman sergeant and a wizened general.

COVID Information

We ask that all those who work on this project be vaccinated against COVID-19 and are willing to provide proof of vaccination if invited to Callbacks.

Audition requirements

Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choosing for the audition. If you do not have a monologue prepared, a selection of monologues will be available for auditionees to choose from onsite.