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| Measure For Measure-Folsom, CA-Reno, NV - Casting ID # 1185180 | |||
| Project Type | Live Event | Submission Type | Self Response |
| Market | Reno, NV | Union | Non-union |
| Location | Folsom, CA 95630 | Release Date | 04-24-12 |
| Rate/Pay | n/a | Submission deadline | 05-17-12 |
| Audition Date | n/a | Casting Category | Theatre - Non-Equity |
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“Measure for Measure” is unique amongst Shakespeare’s catalogue of work: It is a Dark-Comedy. It deals with serious issues; but, unlike the tragedies where everyone dies in the end, in this story the lovers come together. Synopsis: The Duke is unmarried, but has an exemplary heir and assistant in his distant cousin, Angelo. But is Angelo all he seems to be? Duke Vincentio devises a plan to find out. He gives Angelo his own dukely authority while Vincentio pretends to leave the country on political business. Instead the Duke disguises himself as a priest both to walk among the people and to keep an eye on Angelo. and to keep an |
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| Role # 1 Escalus |  |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Escalus – a wise advisor to the Duke, and older man with dignity Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 61 to 85 |
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| Role # 2 Duke Vincentio | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Duke Vincentio – Scholarly and intelligent. Has elegance, dignity and natural authority. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 3 Angelo | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Angelo – A man of pious demeanor. He appears to hold all others to his rigid standard of behavior, but when faced with subtle temptation, he gives in and a very dark side is seen. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 4 Lucio | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Lucio – A carefree bachelor who is attracted to most women and other vices. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 5 First gentleman | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role First gentleman – A lord of the realm. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 6 Second gentleman | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Second gentleman – Another lord of the realm. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 7 Mistress Overdone | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Mistress Overdone – The madam of a successful brothel. Her name describes her appearance. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 8 Pompey | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Pompey – A “whoremonger” with – if not a heart of gold, a least one of tarnished silver. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 9 Provost | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Provost – The head of the jail. He is honest and compassionate. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 36 to 60 |
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| Role # 10 Juliet | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Juliet – School friend of Isabella and secret fiancée of Claudio. She also carries his child. Late teens to mid-twenties. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 16 to 25 |
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| Role # 11 Officers | |
| Seeking 10 talent(s) for this role Officers – Two or more soldiers assigned to the prison. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 60 |
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| Role # 12 Claudio | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Claudio – Isabella’s brother. Truly loves Juliet and his sister, but sometimes lets his passionate nature overrule his better judgment. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 13 Father Thomas | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Father Thomas – A local priest who cares for others. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 36 to 60 |
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| Role # 14 sabella | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role sabella – A devout young woman who is sincere in her love of God and her desire to become a nun. She is one step short of taking that step when Angelo has her brother arrested and then becomes tempted and obsessed by her beauty, goodness and intelligence. Late teens to mid-twenties. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 16 to 25 |
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| Role # 15 Sister Fransisca | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Sister Fransisca – A nun at the convent where Isabella is training. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 16 Elbow | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Elbow – An assistant jailer. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 17 Justice | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Justice – A government employee. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 18 Servant | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Servant – In Angelo’s service. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 19 Mariana | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Mariana - She was engaged to Angelo, until her brother and fortune disappeared in a storm at sea. Even though Angelo believed (started?) an ugly rumor that allowed him to break the engagement, Mariana still loves him passionately. Mid to late 20s. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 24 to 29 |
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| Role # 20 Abhorson | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Abhorson – Executioner at the prison. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 21 Barnardine | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Barnardine – A drunkard imprisoned for various and serious crimes. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 22 Friar Peter | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Friar Peter – A priest who assists the Duke in helping Isabella. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 36 to 60 |
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