Auditions for MacBeth

Auditions for William Shakespeare's MacBeth will be held Saturday July 13th and Sunday, July 14th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at BCT, or by appointment. Roles are available for 13+ actors ranging in ages of 14 and up.

What to prepare: A classical monologue (does not need to be memorized) no longer than 1½ minutes in length. For example, anything from Shakespeare, Molière or one of the Ancient Greek playwrights (preferably something written pre-1900s).

Save an Audition Spot: Each actor will be given a 2-minute audition slot. You may sign up for an audition slot in advance by contacting the director, Kristi Ann.

Callbacks: If required, will be held July 14th, 25th, and/or July 27th by invitation only. Not all roles will require a callback.

Please Note: This play is a tragedy containing scenes of murder, ghosts, withccraft, and other references to the occult.

Character Descriptions: see below.

MAIN CHARACTERS

Macbeth (male, 30+ years, 15 scenes, combat with hand/sword/axe) A captain in Duncan's army.

Lady Macbeth (female, 30+ years, 9 scenes) The wife of Macbeth.

Banquo (any gender, 25+ years, 9 scenes, hand-to-hand combat) A friend of Macbeth.

Duncan (any gender, 40+ years, 3 scenes) King of Scotland.

Fleance (any gender, 14 - 18 years, 3 scenes, hand-to-hand combat) Banquo's son.

Donalbain and Malcolm (any gender, 14 - 30 years, 4 scenes/9 scenes) Duncan's two sons.

Macduff (any gender, 25+ years, 8 scenes, combat with hand/sword/axe) A Thane of Scotland.

Lennox (any gender, 18+ years, 9 scenes) A Thane of Scotland.

Ross (any gender, 18+ years, 11 scenes) A Thane of Scotland.

Angus (any gender, 18+ years, 5 scenes) A Thane of Scotland.

The Weyard Sisters (any gender, 14+ years, 4 scenes) Three agents of Fate.

Siward (any gender, 30+ years, 4 scenes) General of the English forces.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS – these roles may be paired with other, smaller roles

1st Murderer, 2nd Murderer, 3rd Murderer (any gender, 18+ years, 2 scenes) Hired by Macbeth to do his dirty work.

Menteith, Caithness (any gender, 18+ years, 2 scenes) Thanes of Scotland.

The Porter, the Old Man, the Doctors (any gender, 18+ years, 1 scene) Commentators on events.

Hecate (any gender, 18+ years, 2 scenes) Goddess of crossroads, light, magic, witchcraft, herbs, poisonous plants, ghosts, necromancy, and sorcery.

Seyton (any gender, 18+ years, 2 scenes) Macbeth's servant and right-hand man.

Young Siward (any gender, 18+ years, 2 scenes) Son of Siward.

Gentlewoman / Lords / Ladies / Servants / Messengers / Attendants / Apparitions / Lady Macduff / Macduff's Son (any gender, varying ages, 1 scene)