Casting Call: “Doctor Faustus” (Non-Equity, Paid $100 Stipend)
The Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company is seeking a diverse cast for a bold, atmospheric-horror adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. This immersive production, set in the Great Depression, will incorporate puppetry, movement, chilling visuals, and sound design to bring this classic tale of ambition and damnation to life.
Performance Dates & Location:
Staten Island Playhouse, May 9 – 18, 2025
About the Show
Faustus, a brilliant yet tormented scholar, makes a dark pact with Mephistopheles, a demonic puppet master who lures them deeper into corruption. Faustus becomes ensnared by the Seven Deadly Sins—shadowy marionettes, once human, now tools of the devil’s influence.
Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is a classic Elizabethan tragedy that explores ambition, knowledge, and the consequences of unchecked desire. The play follows Dr. Faustus, a brilliant but arrogant scholar who makes a pact with the devil, selling his soul in exchange for limitless knowledge and power. As he indulges in worldly pleasures, he ultimately realizes the futility of his deal, leading to his tragic downfall. Marlowe’s work is a cautionary tale about hubris and the dangers of overreaching ambition, blending elements of morality plays with Renaissance humanism.
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Audition Details
Friday, February 28 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 1, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Callbacks: 3:00 – 7:00 PM)
Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
- Auditions will be scheduled in hour-long slots
- Prepare a 90-second to 2-minute classical monologue in the style of the production
Rehearsal Schedule (Tentative)
Tuesdays & Thursdays (Evenings)
Saturdays (Afternoon/Evening)
(Rehearsal times may be adjusted based on cast availability.)
How to Audition
Email: sist.doctorfaustus2025@gmail.com to request a time slot.
This production is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, body types, and abilities.
