A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Utah Shakespeare Festival Casting Breakdown – 2023
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Directed by Jessica Kubzansky
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
Contract Dates : May 8 – Sept 9 2023
All roles listed. Exact tracks/doubling are TBD
Theseus, Duke of Athens
Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons
Egeus, father to Hermia
Philostrate, master of the revels to Theseus
Hermia, a young lover
Helena, a young lover
Lysander, a young lover
Demetrius, a young lover
Nick Bottom, a weaver
Peter Quince, a carpenter
Francis Flute, a bellows-mender
Tom Snout, a tinker
Snug, a joiner
Robin Starveling, a tailor
Oberon, king of the fairies
Titania, queen of the fairies
Puck (also known as Robin Goodfellow), a fairy in attendance to Oberon
A Fairy, in in attendance to Titania
Peaseblossom, a fairy in attendance to Titania
Mustardseed, a fairy in attendance to Titania
Mote (Moth), a fairy in attendance to Titania
Cobweb, a fairy in attendance to Titania
Other fairies, lords, attendants
West Side Story
Directed & Choreographed by Alex Sanchez
Musical Direction by Jeremy Mann
Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre
Contract dates: May 8 – Sept 9 2023
Riff - Leader of the Jets; protective of his turf and leads with great intelligence and craftiness.
Strong actor/singer/dancer. Vocal range: Baritone (C3 to sustainable F4 (G4 with
ensemble).
Tony - Street tough former leader of the Jets who wants to better his life. Strong actor/singer
who moves well. Vocal range: Tenor/Baritenor (Bb2 to sustainable Bb4/C5 (or A4)).
Ability to croon or falsetto a plus, but otherwise high range should be full voice.Bernardo - The leader of the Sharks; tough, commanding, patriarchal young man; looking for
fairness and justice. Strong actor/dancer. Vocal range: Baritone (A2 to Eb4).
Maria - Intelligent, wholesome, young lady; looking to better her life in America. Strong
actor/singer who moves well. Vocal range: Soprano (Bb3 to C6).
Anita - Passionate, loving, matriarchal woman who loves her American way of life. Strong
actor/singer/dancer. Vocal range: Mezzo/Belter (F3 to sustainable E5 (and passing F).
Doc - The owner of the drugstore; a father-like figure to Tony. Intelligent, worried, supportive.
Strong actor. Non-singing role.
Lieutenant Schrank - A tough, dangerous cop who will do anything to solve a case. Strong actor.
A non-singing role.
Officer Krupke - Goofy, cranky, and slow. Seeking a strong comedic actor. A non-singing role.
Glad Hand - A hopeful and optimistic social worker. Seeking a strong comedic actor. A non-
singing role.
The Jets -
Action - Combustible, explosive. Challenges Riff for leadership of the Jets. Strong
actor/singer/dancer. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone (G2 to F4)
Arab - One of the younger members of the Jets; very loyal; protective of Baby John.
Strong singer/actor/dancer. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)
Baby John - Youngest of the Jets. Constantly afraid and very green. Strong
singer/actor/dancer. Vocal range: Baritone (falsetto D4-C5)
Anybodys - Always looking to fit in. Tough, street smart, and as crafty as Riff. Strong
actor/dancer. Vocal range: Alto
Diesel - Another Jet; Vocal range: Baritone (C3 to C4)
Other Jets TBD
The Sharks -
Chino - Classy, intelligent, and loyal to Bernardo. Strong actor/dancer. Vocal range:
Baritone (B2 to Eb4 (passing low G)
Other Sharks (Pepe, Indio, Juano, Luis) - Strong actor/dancers. Vocal range: Baritone
(B2 to Eb4 (passing low G)
The Sharks’ women (Rosalia, Consuelo, Estella, Francisca, Teresita) - All strong
actor/singer/dancers. Rosalia vocal range is Mezzo or Soprano/belter (A3 to D5). All
others are Mezzo soprano (F3 to F#5). Ability to hold harmony is crucial.
The Jets’ women (Graziela, Velma, Clarice, Pauline) - Strong actor/dancers. Vocal ranges are
variable.
Jane Austen’s Emma: The Musical
Directed and Choreographed by Valerie Rachelle
Music Direction by Brad Carroll
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract Dates: May 8 – Oct 7 2023
Emma Woodhouse - a 21-year old aristocrat; naïve, conceited, and self-serving – but in the
most delightful way. She has a warm hard and good intentions. Vocal range: F#3-D#5
Mr. Woodhouse - Emma’s father; old beyond his years and crotchety to a hilt. Lovable.
Harriet Smith - Emma’s “recently acquired” best friend; socially awkward and quirky. Wide-
eyed, optimistic, and free of malice. Vocal range: Soprano with pure tone (A3-A5).Mr. Knightley - Emma’s wealthy neighbor; wry and sarcastic on the surface, he is a man of
impeccable moral standards and sincere affection underneath. Vocal range: Bari-tenor
(G2-Ab4).
Miss Bates - Emma’s old friend; chatty but lovable. Vocal range: Bb3-E5
Mrs. Bates - Miss Bates’ mother; she isn’t as hard of hearing as her daughter would like to
believe
Jane Fairfax - Miss Bates’ niece; talented, elegant, and soft-spoken. Keen observer of the world
and the people around her. Vocal range: A true soprano (Bb3-B5)
Mr. Elton - the vicar of Highbury; thinks very highly of himself. Incapable of tempering his
opinions with any sense of modesty or thinking about anyone’s feelings other than his
own. Vocal range: Bb2-G4
Mrs. Elton - his wife; her exaggerated mannerisms and lack of decorum make her a true match
for Mr. Elton. Ensemble singing. All vocal ranges considered.
Robert Martin - a local farmer. Boyish and well-meaning. Optimistic and not very self-aware.
Vocal range: Bb2-Ab4
Miss Elizabeth Martin - his sister; sweet and supportive. Ensemble singing. All vocal ranges
considered.
Mr. Weston - Emma’s calm and well-mannered neighbor; married to Emma’s oldest friend.
Ensemble singing. All vocal ranges considered.
Mrs. Weston - his wife; Emma’s former governess, best friend, and favorite commiserator.
Ensemble singing. All vocal ranges considered.
Frank Churchill: Mr. Weston’s son; polished, but mischievous. Vocal range: Tenor with strong
upper range (Bb2-G#4)
A Raisin in the Sun
Directed by Derek Charles Livingston
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract dates : May 8 – Sept 8 2023
Lena Younger (Mama) - female-presenting; early 60s, strong, graceful. Her wit, faith, and
grace make her beautiful.
Walter Lee Younger - male-presenting; Lena’s son; 30 to 40 years old; a dreamer, volatile,
mercurial, passionate, full of dreams
Beneatha Younger - female presenting; Lena’s daughter; about 20 years old; bright, intelligent,
passionate (like her brother), and ambitious
Ruth Younger - female-presenting; Walter’s wife, about 30 years old; a loving mother to her
son and works hard to be the supportive wife to a man who is sometimes hard to love
Travis Younger - (a child; will be cast locally)
Joseph Asagai/Moving Crew - male presenting; 20s; self-assured, confident, proud Nigerian
man; charming and affable
George Muchison/Moving Crew – male presenting; 20s; “proper”, studious, upper middle
class, practical
Bobo/Moving Crew - male presenting; 30s and up; self-effacing, dreamer, easily manipulated, a
followerKarl Lindner: male presenting; Caucasian descent; 20s and up; on the surface: nice, honest,
straight shooter and savvy
Mrs. Johnson/Moving Crew – female presenting; 30s to 70s; a busy-body; the neighbor always
in everyone’s business and ready to gossip
The Play That Goes Wrong
Directed by Geoffrey Kent
Randall L. Jones Theatre
Contract Dates: May 8 – Oct 7 2023
Performers should have strong physical comedy and/or stage combat skills. Please indicate in
your resume and/or on the application form any specific relevant experience and training in
these areas.
Annie - is the company’s stage manager. Has a bad history with Sandra. Cockney accent.
Character identifies as female.
Trevor - is the company’s lighting and sound operator. Not a theatre person; would prefer to be
on tour with Duran Duran. Cockney accent. Character identifies as male or female or
non-binary (pending approval).
Chris - is the head of the drama society, directed the play and plays Inspector Carter. He knows
the play inside and out and wishes everyone else did too. Posh British accent. Character
identifies as male.
Jonathan - plays Charles Haversham. This is his first play. Ever. But he missed a lot of rehearsal.
Posh British accent. Character identifies as male or female or non-binary (pending
approval).
Robert - plays Thomas Colleymoore. He thinks he’s Laurence Olivier. He isn’t. Posh British
accent or Scottish. Character identifies as male.
Dennis - plays Perkins. He honestly looked up every word. And then forgot. Posh British accent.
Character identifies as male or female or non-binary (pending approval).
Max - plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener. First play ever but plays with the
audience like a golden retriever with a new toy. Posh British accent. Character identifies
as male.
Sandra - plays Florence Colleymoore. Was hoping for a dramatic leading role and believes she is
meant for film or television. She hopes there is an agent in the audience. Posh British
accent. Character identifies as female.
Stage Crew - the Cornley Drama Society Stage Crew. Woefully undertrained, frighteningly
enthusiastic.Timon of Athens
Directed by Lisa Petersen
Eileen and Alan Anes Studio Theatre
Contract Dates : June 12 – Oct 7 2023
12 actor production – All actors Ensemble – Actors will play a variety of roles; exact
tracks/doubling is TBD. The same 12 actors will be in both Timon of Athens and Coriolanus.
Timon, a noble Athenian
Flavius, his steward
Lucilius, an attendant to Timon
Flaminius, an attendant to Timon
Servilius, an attendant to Timon
Apemantus, a Cynic philosopher
Alcibiades, an Athenian Captain
Phrynia, a concubine of Alcibiades
Timandra, a concubine of Alcibiades
Lucius, friend of Timon
Lucullus, friend of Timon
Sempronius, friend of Timon
Ventidius, friend of Timon
Servants to Timon’s creditors:
Caphis, servant to a Senator
Isidore’s Man
Varro’s two Men
Titus
Lucius’ Man
Hortensius
Philotus
A Poet
A Painter
A Jeweler
A Merchant
An Old Athenian
Fool
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Three Strangers, one called Hostilius
Bandits, Senators, Soldiers, Attendants, Friends of Timon, LordsCoriolanus
Directed by Lisa Petersen
Eileen and Alan Anes Studio Theatre
Contract Dates: June 12 – Oct 7 2023
12 actor production – All actors Ensemble – Actors will play a variety of roles; exact
tracks/doubling is TBD. The same 12 actors will be in both Timon of Athens and Coriolanus.
Caius Martius, later Caius Martius Coriolanus – female-identifying performers are encouraged
to audition for this role
Volumnia, his mother
Virgilia, his wife
Young Martius, their son
Valeria, friend to Volumnia and Virgilia
Menenius Agrippa, patrician
Cominius, patrician and general
Titus Lartius, patrician and military officer
Sicinius Velutus, tribune
Junius Brutus, tribune
A Roman Lieutenant
Roman Senators, Patricians, Nobles, Officers, Soldiers, Citizens, Messengers, Aediles, Herald,
Defector
Tullus Aufidius, general of the Volscians
A Volscian spy (Adrian)
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