As You Like It Audition Form

As You Like It Audition Form

By: William Shakespeare | Directed by: Mark Lococo
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAY:

“Duke Senior has been forced into exile from the court by the usurping Duke Frederick. He takes refuge in the Forest of Arden. Rosalind, his daughter, is kept uneasily at court as a companion to her cousin Celia, Frederick's daughter. Orlando de Boys, the youngest son of the late Sir Rowland de Boys, has been kept in poverty by his brother Oliver since his father's death. Orlando decides to wrestle for his fortune at Frederick's court, where he sees Rosalind and they fall in love. Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind, fearing that she is a threat to his rule. Celia, refusing to be parted from her cousin, goes with Rosalind to seek Duke Ferdinand in the Forest. For safety they disguise themselves - Rosalind as the boy Ganymede and Celia as his sister Aliena - and persuade the fool Touchstone to accompany them” (rsc.org.uk).

DIRECTOR'S CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:

For the following roles, gender will be cast as written in order to maintain the dressing in-disguise conventions of the plot:

ROSALIND

CELIA

DUKE SENIOR

ORLANDO

OLIVER

The characters ROSALIND and CELIA, are women; and the characters DUKE SENIOR, ORLANDO, and OLIVER, are men, and are to be played as written.

For ALL other characters, gender is an open conversation; all genders, non-binary, and fluid gender identities are on the table for all other characters and choices will be influenced by who auditions.

Actors playing family members need not share physical characteristics.

Actors please put forward on the audition form and be prepared to share musical instrument skills at auditions.

Singing skills will be explored for a relevant handful of roles at callbacks.

Viewpoints will likely be featured as a rehearsal methodology and possibly explored in group callbacks.

There will be doubling of attendants' roles.

All understudies will be part ensemble playing small roles, attendants, etc. Ensemble would be responsible for scene transitions if there are moving scenery elements.

AUDITIONS:

August 29th, 2023 | 6-10pm | Gabel Rehearsal Studio (MUND 409)

Please prepare 90 total seconds of verse for your audition. This can be one piece or two shorter pieces that contrast.

CALLBACKS:

August 30th, 2023 | 6-10pm | Gabel Rehearsal Studio (MUND 409)

The stage manager Mary Dixon, mdixon6@luc.edu, will notify you if you are called back.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Rehearsals Begin: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Tech: Thursday, October 12th - Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Performances: Thursday, October 19th - Saturday, October 21st and Thursday, October 26th - Saturday, October 28th at 7:30PM. Sunday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 29th at 2:00PM.

Performances will be in person at the Newhart Family Theatre and will follow all federal, state, and university COVID-19 guidelines.

This project conflicts with rehearsals for INTIMATE APPAREL.
CHARACTERS:

Rosalind/Gaynemede: 25-35, Female. Daughter of Duke Senior, later disguised as

Ganymede (Male).

Celia/Aliena: 25-35, Female. Daughter of Duke Frederick, later disguised as Aliena (Female).

Orlando: 25-35, Male. Youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys.

Oliver: 20-40, Male. Orlando’s eldest brother. Lead.

Adam: 25-35, Male. Servant in the de Boys household.

Duke Senior: 40-60, Male. Exiled in the Forest of Arden.

Duke Frederick: 30-60, Male. Duke Senior’s usurping brother.

Touchstone: 20-40, Male. A clown in Duke Frederick’s court.

Silvius: 18-25, Male. A young shepherd.

Phoebe: 18-25, Female. A shepherdess.

Jaques: 20-30, Male. A melancholy gentleman attending on Duke Senior.

Dennis: 18+, Male. Oliver’s servant.

Charles: 20-40, Male. Duke Frederick’s wrestler.

Le Beau: 18+, Male. A courtier.

Amiens: 18+, Male. A lord attending on Duke Senior.

Corin: 18+, Male. An old shepherd.

Audrey: 18+, Female. A country girl.

Sir Oliver Mar-Text: 18+, Male. A country vicar.

Jaques de Boys: 30-35, Male. Oliver and Orlando’s middle brother.

William: 25, Male. A country youth.

Hymen: Open age, open gender. God of marriage.

1st/2nd Lord: Open age, open gender. Attending on Duke Frederick or following Duke Senior or following Duke Senior.

Ensemble:

Lords: Open age, open gender. Attending on Duke Frederick or following Duke Senior.
Pages: Open age, open gender. Attending on Duke Senior.
Attendants, Foresters: Open age, open gender.
Full Name*

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LUC Email*
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Cell Phone Number*
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Pronouns
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LUC ID Number*
Is this your first time auditioning for the DFPA Theatre Department?*

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Year in School*
Major(s)*
How many credits are you enrolled in during the Fall 2023 semester?*
If cast, you will be enrolled in THTR 323: Rehearsal and Performance
Please select the roles you're interested in being CONSIDERED FOR.*

Rosalind/GaynemedeCelia/AlienaOrlandoOliverAdamDuke SeniorDuke FrederickTouchstoneSilviusPhoebeJaquesDennisCharlesLe BeauAmiensCorinAudreySir Oliver Mar-TextJaques de BoysWilliamHymen1st/2nd LordLordsPagesAttendantsForesters
For reasons of your personal identify or comfort with the actions required, please select any roles you would NOT BE COMFORTABLE PLAYING.*

Rosalind/GaynemedeCelia/AlienaOrlandoOliverAdamDuke SeniorDuke FrederickTouchstoneSilviusPhoebeJaquesDennisCharlesLe BeauAmiensCorinAudreySir Oliver Mar-TextJaques de BoysWilliamHymen1st/2nd LordLordsPagesAttendantsForestersI am comfortable playing all of these parts.
Are you open to a clarifying conversation with the directing team about roles you are not comfortable with?

YesNoOther
Audition Time Slot- Please choose a time slot that works for you.*
Please list any special skills, including musical skills and languages spoken.
Please speak to your movement experience. (dance, sports, gym activities, yoga, circus arts, movement for acting classes/training, etc.)
Are you willing to cut and/or dye your hair? Please note that if you answer yes, you are committing to not altering your hair for the duration of the rehearsal and performance period until you are contacted by someone from the Costume Shop.*

YesNoOther
Please select the things that you are NOT comfortable with doing*

Performing non-sexual physical contact?Performing realistic theatrical intimacy?Kissing?Changing costumes onstage? (behind a screen, silhouette is seen by audience)Performing text discussing or alluding to sexual intimacy?Referencing abuse/violence? (parental domestic, racial, etc.)Performing or witnessing simulated acts of violence?Performing or witnessing profanity/derogatory language?Performing or witnessing situations involving theatrical weapons such as swords?Performing or witnessing situations involving theatrical firearms?Dressing as a different sex/gender in drag?I am comfortable with all of the above.
Are you interested in being considered for an ensemble role?*

YesNo
Rehearsal Conflicts

We anticipate that the rehearsal period for this show will be Monday-Friday nights, from 6PM-10PM. Additionally, there will be Saturday rehearsals from 12AM-5PM. The exact schedule has not been determined, but this is the range. Although those cast may not be called to every rehearsal, you are expected to be available. Because of this, it is suggested to avoid scheduling any night-time classes that will regularly conflict with these rehearsal dates.
Please check each rehearsal date the you DO have a conflict with. Then, in the field below, elaborate on the nature of each conflict, with date and time indicated.*

September 5thSeptember 6thSeptember 7thSeptember 8thSeptember 9thSeptember 11thSeptember 12thSeptember 13thSeptember 14thSeptember 15thSeptember 16thSeptember 18thSeptember 19thSeptember 20thSeptember 21stSeptember 22ndSeptember 23rdSeptember 25thSeptember 26thSeptember 27thSeptember 28thSeptember 29thSeptember 30thOctober 2ndOctober 3rdOctober 4thOctober 5thOctober 6thOctober 7thOctober 8thOctober 9thOctober 10thOctober 11thI have reviewed these dates closely and have no known conflicts at this time.
Please include details for your conflicts with the REHEARSAL PERIOD here:
Tech/Performance Conflicts

Due to the wider needs of the entire production team it becomes important that all members of the company are available for all of the tech and performances of a production. It is very rare conflicts will be accepted during this period (tech and performances). Below are all of the dates and times for technical rehearsals and performances. If you have any known unresolvable conflicts please list them below, they will be reviewed during the casting period. Do note that these conflicts may affect your ability to be cast in the production. A Reminder that this project conflicts with rehearsals for INTIMATE APPAREL.
Please check each tech and performance date the you DO have a conflict with. Then, in the field below, elaborate on the nature of each conflict, with date and time indicated.*

October 12thOctober 13thOctober 14thOctober 15thOctober 16thOctober 17thOctober 18thOctober 19thOctober 20thOctober 21stOctober 26thOctober 27thOctober 28thOctober 29thI have reviewed these dates closely and have no known conflicts at this time.
Please include details for your conflicts with the TECH/PERFORMANCE period here:
If you'd like to upload a resume and/or headshot (photo) you may do so here.

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Should you be cast in the production, the conflicts you have listed above will be the only ones accepted, all other rehearsals you are expected to be available for if called and you are healthy and able to be present. This includes any night classes that may have been required for you to complete your coursework. It is expected that you would work with your professor ahead of time to work around tech and performances. If you have further questions regarding this, please email DFPAProduction@LUC.edu in advance of auditions.*

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