Actors required for London production of "the Libertine" - London

"The Libertine" production at The New Diorama Theatre as part of the Camden Fringe Festival
Casting no. 307561     London, United Kingdom
Actors required for London production of "the Libertine" - London
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Pell Mell Theatre Company, following a sold out production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" return to the New Diorama Theatre to present a three week run of "The Libertine" by Stephen Jeffreys. Directed by Natalie York (Associate Director: New Diorama Theatre, Artistic Director: Pell Mell Theatre Company) the play charts the life of the scandalous Lord Rochester from the royal court of Charles II to the playhouses, brothels and gutters of 16th century London. The company are looking for talented and committed actors with the passion and stamina for this ambitious project. Rehearsals will take place during July of 2012 with performances from the 7th to the 25th of August.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Payment details: expenses paid

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John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester

Playwright, libertine and cynic caught between the royal court and the playhouse.

Males, aged 20 to 35 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Charles Sackville

Courtier and nobleman more interested in the brothel than anything else

Males, aged 18 to 35 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

George Etherege, playwright

Poet and scholar with studious intentions, easily led by his friends.

Males, aged 18 to 35 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Elizabeth Barry

Actress on the London stage, seeks fame and celebration. A ruthless realist.

Females, aged 18 to 30 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Jane

A prostitute working at the theatre. Kinder and wiser than most.

Females, aged 18 to 30 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Billy Downs

A young nobleman fresh out of university looking to join the wild society of Rochester and his friends.

Males, aged 18 to 25 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Elizabeth Malet

Wife of Rochester, determined to make him a good husband and a better man.

Females, aged 18 to 30 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Tom Alcock

Servant to Rochester, hired specifically for his untrustworthy and violent nature.

Males, aged 18 to 35 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

King Charles II

King of England, looks on Rochester with a combination of envy, anger and indulgence. Recognises his artistic merits and attempts to cultivate them.

Males, aged 25 to 40 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience

Molly Luscombe

Stage manager at the playhouse, practical and authoritative.

Females, aged 25 to 40 from London, United Kingdom

Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience


Listing created: 14 January 2012

Applications closed: 7 May 2012
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