Actors / Performers
We are looking for a team of performers to take on the roles of the characters in Much Ado about Nothing.
We will be looking for outgoing and creative individuals who can adapt to changing schedules as rehearsals progress. Due to the tight time schedule, we wish to find experienced performers who have the passion and drive to research, learn lines and practice songs and dances individually.
For more information, view the Google Jamboard on the Acting/Performing strands here.
Roles we are looking for, include...
Benedick - Friend of Don Pedro and Claudio. Benedick is very witty and is always making jokes. Benedick squabbles with Beatrice through most of the play but in the end, they marry each other wilfully. - Performer aged 16-19, preferably female, non-binary or genderfluid. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must be okay with singing as a soloist. Must be LGBTQ+
Beatrice - Leonato's niece and Hero's Cousin. Just like Benedick, is very witty and is always making jokes. They squabble with Benedick for most of the play, but in the end, they marry each other wilfully. - Performer 16-19, preferably female, non-binary or genderfluid. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must be LGBTQ+
Claudio - Friend of Don Pedro and Benedick. Claudio is in love with Hero but within the play turns to believe the vicious rumours made against Hero and takes revenge. Ending with the death of Hero. - Performer aged 16-19, preferably male, non-binary or genderfluid. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must be okay with singing as a duet. Must be LGBTQ+
Hero - Child of Leonato and the cousin of Beatrice. Within the play, Hero falls madly in love with Claudio but suffers terribly when Don John stands against them. - Performer aged 16-19, male, non-binary and genderfluid. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must be LGBTQ+
Leonato - a well respected older noble. Leonato is the parent of Hero and the guardian of Beatrice. They are second in social power. - Performer aged 30+, any gender. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Antonio - Leonatos older sibling. Beatrice's Parent - Performer aged 30+, any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Don Pedro - An important noble person. A long-time friend of Leonato. They are generous, courteous, intelligent and loving to their friends. But is quick to believe the evil of others and hasty to take revenge. The most politically and socially powerful character in the play. - Performer aged 30+, any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Don John - The illegitimate half-brother of Don Pedro. Seen as the villain and social outcast of the play. - Performer aged 20+, Male, any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must be LGBTQ+
Conrad - One of Don John's 'Crooks', entirely devoted to Don John. Performer aged 15+, any ender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Borachio - One of Don Johns 'Crooks', partner to Margaret. He helps Don John in his plans to trick Claudio and Don Pedro that Hero is unfaithful. - performer aged 16+, any gender. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Balthasar - A friend of Leonatos and a musician. Balthasar flirts with Margaret at the masked party and helps Leonato, Claudio and Don Pedro trick Benedick into falling in love with Beatrice. - performer aged 16+, any gender. Any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Must feel confident with singing as a soloist. It would be brilliant if the performer could play a musical instrument.
Margaret - Hero's serving woman. Who unwittingly helps Borachio and Don John deceive Claudio into thinking Hero is unfaithful. She also enjoys making bawdy jokes and teasing. - Performer aged 16+, female, non-binary or genderfluid, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Ursula - One of Hero's waiting women. Performer aged 16+, any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Dogberry - The constable in charge of the watch. Dogberry takes their job very seriously, but they have a habit of using exactly the wrong word to say what they mean to say. - performer aged 20+, any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities. Would love to find a character actor who can use animal study techniques to convey character.
Verges/ Watchman - Deputy of Dogberry - performer aged 15+ any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
Friar Francis - Part of the company. Plays a crucial role in the plot of Claudio and Hero in the Wedding Scene. - performer aged 16+, any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities. May multi-role as the Messenger.
Messenger - Part of the Company. A small role. Seen in Act 1 Scene 1 and tells Beatrice that Benedick is coming back. - performer aged 15+ any gender, any/all ethnicities and disabilities.
How do I audition?
Please send a self-tape of a monologue from the show (preferably from the character you want to play). If you wish to, you can also send us a one to two-minute song of your choice. Please either upload your self-tape submission to YouTube or to Google Drive and send the link to queershakespeareproject@gmail.com
Alongside this, please fill out this form here.