Auditions
Shakespeare on the Sound (SOS) is seeking actors for an upcoming summer production of MacBeth by William Shakespeare. Directed by Axel Avin Jr. The show is performed in Pinkey Park outdoors under the stars Tuesday-Sundays. Rowayton, CT is located 47 miles north of NYC in southern Fairfield County, Connecticut. Trains to Rowayton depart from Grand Central Terminal and travel time is 1 hour.
Open call auditions will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at The Studio for Performing Arts (26 Forest St) in New Canaan, CT.
PERFORMANCE/REHEARSAL DATES
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First Rehearsal: May 20, 2025
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First Performance: June 11, 2025
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Closing Performance: June 29, 2025
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Rehearsals will be in NYC
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The last week of rehearsal, beginning June 6, will be in CT at Pinkney Park
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Generally rehearsals are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am-3:00pm.
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SOS will provide an affinity/quiet space during rehearsals and throughout the run of the show
COMPENSATION
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Non-Union pay $500 per week. A Travel Stipend for transportation via train (Grand Central to Rowayton, CT) is provided once the production moves to CT.
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AEA LOA reference to LORT. ($704 in 2024). At this point in time we are still negotiating our annual letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. Compensation will be competitive and include pension and benefits. A Travel Stipend for transportation via train (Grand Central to Rowayton, CT) is provided once the production moves to CT.
AUDITION DATE
Open Call Auditions are Friday, January 31, 2025
12pm-6pm - Open call for union and non-union. Lunch will be from 2pm-3pm.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held Friday, February 14 and/or Sunday, February 16, 2025 by appointment.
AUDITION LOCATION:
The Studio for Performing Arts,
26 Forest Street, New Canaan, CT
*Holding room and sign is located on the first floor
*Auditions will be held on the second floor
AUDITION DETAILS:
One Shakespeare monologue, preferably in verse, no more than 90 seconds, MacBeth monologues are welcomed but not required. No sonnets please
Please bring a headshot and resume. You will be asked to fill out an information form upon arrival
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
12-6pm—OPEN CALL for Equity and non-Equity actors. Audition slots are filled on a first come first-serve basis. All those auditioning will sign in upon arrival no earlier than 11:30am and will be seen in order of sign in. Regardless of union status actors will be seen in order of the sign in sheet.
All roles are available.
A monitor will be present. This is not an Equity Principal Audition.
We are not accepting video submissions at this time.
Macbeth (AEA)Male 30-40
A formidable fighter and captain in the Scottish army. He has a high moral compass and deference to the natural order of law. A devout countryman. His world is inverted, his morality discarded and his mind warped by his belief in the witches prophecy. He is devoted wholeheartedly to his wife. Exceptional language and stage combat skills required.
Lady Macbeth (AEA) Female 30-40
A woman of deathly ambition. The backbone of the Macbeths. A keen opportunist and strategist that plots the murder of Duncan to catapult her husband to the Scottish thrown. Excellent Language skills.
Banquo (AEA) Male 40’s
A captain alongside Macbeth. Less than Macbeth in both title and prophetic reward. Banquo is doubtful of the world, full of suspicion and guarded. His ghost returns to terrorize Macbeth. Excellent Language skills.
Macduff/Sargeant (AEA) Male 40’s
A loyal and brave Scotsman. Willing to leave his wife and children unattended to save his country from tyranny. He makes a fatal error, loosing his family yet ultimately succeeds in saving his beloved country. Excellent language and stage combat skills.
Witch 1/Murderer 1 Male, Female or Non-Binary and of an indeterminate age
Witch 2/Murderer 2 Male, Female or Non-Binary and of an indeterminate age
Witch 3/ Lady Macduff Female 30’s
● The witches are supernatural beings unbound by human laws of physics or morality. Willing to destroy the lives of mortals for their mere entertainment. Spiteful and impulsive. Their gender is as questionable as the source of their lust for chaos. Strong physical acting skills.
● Lady Macduff - A women of high status. A dutiful wife and mother who lives a life of comfort and ease. Unable to comprehend her husband’s sudden disappearance.
● The Murderers - Villainous shadows, desperate to elevate their station in life and are easily persuaded to murder on Macbeth’s behalf.
Duncan/Siward Male 50’s
King of Scotland. A respected ruler that inspires loyalty amongst his subjects. He acts quickly and decisively to root out betrayal in his ranks.
Malcolm Male 20-30’s
King Duncan’s eldest son. A reluctant heir. He avoids conflict until he steps into his greatness, leading the charge against Macbeth and accepts his birthright.
Lennox Male, Female or Non-Binary 20’s
A young thane attending on Duncan. He often reflects the views of the people. Malleable and shifts his allegiance to align with he who is in power.
Ross Male, Female or Non-Binary 20’s
A Thane. Serves as a deliverer of important messages. Ross tells King Duncan of Macbeth’s bravery in battle.
Porter Male, Female or Non-Binary 20’s-30’s
A drunk. He is weary of his post. Irreverent. Excellent comedic actor.