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Auditions

As You Like It Audition Notice

 Actors Theatre of Little Rock, in partnership with Henderson State University, announces auditions for “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Mark A. Burbank. Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT Saturday, Feb 4. Audition appointments can be made and questions answered by emailing CASTING@ACTORSTHEATRELR.ORG. 


Auditions will be held at Pinnacle View Middle School, and appointments will begin at 2pm.  


Performance dates are April 6-9, 2023, and will take place at Henderson State University. Rehearsals will begin early February and will be 2-3 days a week until mid-March. Rehearsals will be spilt between Little Rock and Arkadelphia. All roles will be paid a small stipend plus travel. 


Those auditioning are asked to prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearian monologue (comedic preferred, but not required). We understand that Shakespeare can be a bit nerve-wracking for those who do not specialize in it, so we are offering you the option of delivering your monologue on-book, if you prefer. We expect a well-prepared, committed performance whether or not your monologue is memorized. Level of memorization will not hinder your audition. 


Actors Theatre of Little Rock emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in casting regarding but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, body positivity, age, etc. While this approach may be considered “non traditional casting”, we prefer to think of it as acknowledging humanity in all its forms. Each person is valuable and deserves to have their story shared on stage, regardless of previous practices that heightened ableism, racial prejudice, gender binaries, thinness, and others. 


We encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, race, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to attend every audition. 


Non-binary and trans actors will be seen and considered for all roles.


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Synopsis:

William Shakespeare’s As You Like It is a dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families, and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia, escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.


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Character Breakdown:


Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.


  • Rosalind– 25-35, FEMALE, including Trans women and other femme presenting genders OPEN ETHNICITY
    Clever, bright, and strong, daughter to Duke Sr., the banished and usurped duke; cousin to Celia; Determined and strong, she is stereotypically feminine in court but is the antithesis of toxic femininity once she reaches the forest and disguises herself as a man.
  • Orlando– 25-35, MALE, including Trans men, and other masc presenting genders, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Orlando is the youngest of the Sir Rowland brothers and punished by his older brother, Oliver. If you looked up the phrase hopeless romantic online, Orlando’s photo would pop up first. Intelligent, well-spoken, and brave. Strong build, but tender and emotionally in touch. His vibe: anti-toxic masculinity/Will Mondrich in Bridgerton. Boxing, kickboxing, or stage combat experience preferred.
  • Celia– 20-30, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Frederick’s child. Royalty. Devoted to their cousin, Rosalind, with whom they have a deep familial bond. Fun loving & positive, they are a bit silly and dramatic at times but have depth.
  • Duke Sr. – 40-60, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY Laid-back, nature-loving, fair & honest leader of the extra-societal band of misfits. The rightful but exiled duke; sibling to Duke Frederick; parent to Rosalind. Musicians/Singers strongly encouraged, but not required
  • Oliver – 20-40 MALE, including Trans men, and other masc presenting genders, OPEN ETHNICITY
    We understand in previous productions he has been portrayed as a hetero male, in this production, Oliver is being cast as a queer male. The oldest of Sir Rowland’s children, is a powerful man struggling to live his truth in a world that doesn’t accept him. Buttoned-Up, angry, manipulative, he conspires against his youngest brother Orlando, but finds redemption in the Forest of Arden.
  • Jacques– 20-30, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Jacques is an attendant courtier in the court of exiled “Duke” Sr.; melancholy – ridiculously so but likeable; ‘All the Worlds a Stage’ speech. Think Klaus from Umbrella Academy. Musicians/Singers strongly encouraged, but not required.
  • Duke Frederick– 30-60, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY Volatile political ruler, dictator-esque militaristic. He is the usurping duke, brother to Duke Sr; father to Celia; the closest thing to a villain in the piece, he exiles Rosalind.
  • Touchstone– 20-40, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    A fool/jester from the court of Duke Frederick, accompanies Rosalind and Celia in their escape to the Forest of Arden. Comedic role great for physical character actors. Class-clown, vulgar, strong bond with Celia & Rosalind.
  • Silvius– 18-25, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Sweet, corporate type, who falls hard for Phoebe, tries to woo her by keeping himself very put together around her. Will have fake or real tattooed arms under a suit. ****tattoos strongly encouraged****
  • Phoebe- 18-25, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Edgy, “a lot”, vain, surface focused but finds real love with Silvius in the end when she realized she judged book by a cover. ****tattoos strongly encouraged****
  • Charles– 20-40, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Badass kickboxer. Performers with kickboxing/boxing/stage combat experience strongly encouraged. Think Million Dollar Baby vibe.
  • Lord Amiens– OPEN AGE, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICTY
    Joyful, talented singer & attendant to Duke Sr. Seeking musician willing to potentially collaborate on music development for show. Think Jaskier from The Witcher. Singing required, instrumental optional
  • Adam/Hymen– OPEN AGE, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Devoted, loyal, kind, strong parental bond with Orlando. Appears at the end as Hymen to close the show and unite the couples during the wedding. Singing required, instrumental optional
  • Corin– 18+, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Good friend to Silvius, tries to teach him about love. Helpful to many people they meet in the forest. Musicians/Singers strongly encouraged, but not required
  • Audrey– 18+, OPEN GENDER, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Simpleminded, brash, earthy. Musicians/Singers strongly encouraged, but not required
  • William– 18+, MALE, including Trans men, and other masc presenting genders, OPEN ETHNICITY
    Sweet & simple. Young country boy who falls in love with Audrey. Musicians/Singers strongly encouraged, but not required
  • Ensemble – OPEN AGES, OPEN GENDERS, OPEN ETHNICITIES
    Musicians/Singers in the forest and other locations during the play. Possibly be part of a live band on stage.

Submissions

For Playwrights

If you are a playwright with a play you think we might be interested in producing, please submit your play to info@actorstheatrelr.org. We are also actively checking in with the New Play Exchange for new works. We are striving toward racial equity by producing seasons featuring at least 50% BIPOC writers. We are also striving toward gender equity by producing seasons featuring at least 50% women, trans, non-binary writers. When you email your submission, please highlight the reasons why your show would suit our mission. 

For Directors

Actors Theatre of Little Rock currently only hires local (within 50 miles to Little Rock) directors for our productions. Directors are chosen 1-2 years in advance of production dates. If you are interested in being considered for future projects, please submit your resume, portfolio, proposal, and any other materials you’d like considered to info@actorstheatrelr.org.

For Designers

Actors Theatre of Little Rock is continuously looking to expand our talent pool. If you are interested in working for our theater, please submit your resume and portfolio to info@actorstheatrelr.org.

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