Directed by Alex Oleksij
Audition Details:
- Location: Franklin Reformed Church, 45 Hillside Crescent, Nutley, NJ 07110
- Dates:
- Monday, January 13, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 p.m.
- Callbacks: Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m.
Roles Available: Seeking 13 actors (9 men, 4 women) to fill various iconic roles.
Be sure to check out out theater auditions page.
About the Show:
Shakespeare’s King Lear is a profound tale of power, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. As King Lear prepares for his old age, he divides his kingdom between his two flattering daughters, Goneril and Regan, while disowning his honest daughter, Cordelia. Lear’s descent into madness unfolds as betrayal, cruelty, and ambition turn his world upside down. Meanwhile, the subplot weaves a story of deception within Gloucester’s family as his illegitimate son, Edmund, seeks power at any cost.
Related – Theatre Auditions for Chapter Two by Neil Simon – Nutley, NJCharacter Breakdown:
- KING LEAR (Male, 60+) – The aging King of Britain, whose plan to divide his kingdom leads him into madness and self-discovery.
- GONERIL (Female, 30-35) – Lear’s eldest daughter; calculating and ruthless, stuck in a loveless marriage with the Duke of Albany.
- REGAN (Female, 25-30) – Lear’s second daughter; ambitious, with a deceptive charm and sensual demeanor.
- CORDELIA/FOOL (Female, 20-25) – Lear’s youngest daughter, loyal, honest, and brave. Doubles as THE FOOL, the one character who dares to speak the truth to Lear.
- DUKE OF ALBANY (Male, 30-45) – Goneril’s husband, honest and well-meaning, though somewhat weak in resolve.
- DUKE OF CORNWALL (Male, 30-40) – Regan’s cunning and brutal husband; ambitious and in sync with Regan’s drive for power.
- EARL OF GLOUCESTER (Male, 50-60) – A loyal and honorable man who suffers greatly due to his loyalty to Lear.
- EDMUND (Male, 30ish) – Gloucester’s illegitimate son; charming, manipulative, and willing to betray family for power.
- EDGAR (Male, 30ish) – Gloucester’s legitimate son, forced to disguise himself as a madman after being falsely accused by Edmund.
- OSWALD (Male, 20-40) – A cowardly and servile attendant to Goneril.
- DUKE OF BURGUNDY (Male, 30-40) – A suitor to Cordelia who rejects her when she loses her inheritance; actor will double as other roles.
- KING OF FRANCE (Male, 30-40) – Cordelia’s eventual husband who sees her worth despite her lack of dowry; actor will double as other roles.
- PHYSICIAN/OLD WOMAN (Female, 50-70) – A longtime friend to Lear, doubling as an elderly character.
Performance Dates:
- Evening Shows: April 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m.
- Matinees: April 13, 19, and 26 at 2:00 p.m.
For Inquiries:
Questions regarding auditions or the production can be directed to amo57@optonline.net.