AUDITIONS FOR TWELFTH NIGHT
Directed by Dave Barton
SATURDAY, 26TH MARCH from 2.00 p.m.
Auditions will start at 2.00 pm and no applications will be received
after 4.30 p.m. The play will be directed by Californian director Dave
Barton.
The roles up for grabs are : (Please note that the ages indicate the
“acting” age, i.e. actors who are older/younger but can pass for the
“acting” age required, are more than welcome to audition for these
roles) :
Duke Orsino: Male, 30+. Sensual party-boy with a melancholic nature.
Attractive, gentlemanly. Loves Olivia, finds himself attracted to
Viola, who he thinks is a pretty boy.
Viola/Cesario: Female, 20s, strong male/female sensibilities,
quick-witted, smart, able to disguise herself as Cesario (male) and
fool those around her. She falls in love with Orsino.
Sebastian: Male, 20s, Viola’s twin brother who she thinks was lost at
sea. Should be similar in personality and demeanor to his sister.
Lady Olivia: Female, 30+, regal and attractive, but with a sense of
humor. In mourning over the death of her brother. Falls in love with
Viola, believing she is a pretty boy.
Feste: Male, 20s, 30s, servant to Olivia, should be able to sing.
(Able to play guitar a bonus). As the clever court jester, he must
have a sly sense of humour & be good with wordplay.
Antonio: Male, age open, a rugged and handsome sea captain, fatherly,
protective (and perhaps affectionate) towards Sebastian.
Fabian: Male, age open, servant in Lady Olivia’s house.
Valentine: Male, age open, a friend of Duke Orsino.
Curio: Male, age open, a friend of Duke Orsino.
The roles of Malvolio, Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Maria
have been pre-cast and will be played by Manuel Cauchi, Edward
Mercieca, Colin Willis and Polly March respectively.
Auditionees must prepare a monologue from Shakespeare, not necessarily
from Twelfth Night.