Henry V - Open Auditions!

[LIZZY]

He ruled a massive empire...and fought a mighty war!

Shakespeare at the Rep
proudly announces open auditions for

HENRY V

October 29 & 30
7:00-9:00 pm
Downtown City Market
Indianapolis, IN

Production dates: March 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, & 17
Venue: The Studio Theater, Carmel
Directed by: Glenn Dobbs & Susan Yeaw

If you are interested in auditioning, please email Glenn Dobbs at Gldobbs@mac.com
to receive an informational packet regarding the show.

SEE YOU AT THE BARD!!

[LIZZY]

INTERESTED IN PLAYING WITH BROAD SWORDS????? Come to auditions!!! It's going to be a blast!

[Willie]

Susan,

Do we have to have read Henry 1, 2, 3, and 4 to understand this play?

I don't want to be lost.

Willie

[rebthebecca]

Can you tell us what ages you are looking for? Are there any roles for teens or children?

[LIZZY]

Hi Willie and rebthebecca! Hope this info with help answer your questions. Willie - no, you don't need to read 1-4 to understand V. However, if you wish to on your own to understand why Henry is the way he is, it might help you build your character better. Glenn has developed a history synopsis that will we be going over during rehearsals.

Hope to see you both at auditions!!! :-D




Location of Audition: The City Market Building Downtown. See this link for directions
http://www.marketfreshcrepes.com/3_D...%26_Hours.html
Actors should check in on the first floor at the “3 Days in Paris” crepe shop. You will be directed to the second floor audition site


Dates of the show: March 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17


Venue: The Studio Theater at the Carmel Arts Center


Actors will be asked to read from the script. If you plan to offer a prepared monologue (This is NOT required), please limit it to around one minute.


Auditions are open to all. Parts are listed below. A few notes are listed


Henry V - Should be 20 - 35 years old
Chorus - Open to female casting for this role
Bardolph
Nym
Pistol
Mistress Quickly
Exeter
Montjoy
Dauphin
King of France
Constable of France
Katherine - 16-30 years old - Will need to deliver lines in French (We will teach you if needed)
Alice
Glouster
Bedford
Clarence
Boy


Parts that may be doubled


Conspirators
Henry Lord Scroop Can also be Duke of Burgandy (French)
Richard Earl of Cambridge. Can also be Duke of Orleans
Sir Thomas Grey. Can also be Duke of Bourbon


Archbishop of Canterbury. Can also be Duke of Berri
Bishop of Ely. Can also be Governor of Harfleur


Parts that may or may not be doubled


English Captains


Fluellen
Gower
Jamy
Macmorris
Michael Williams


We are also looking for young boys (And girls - who will play boys)


We are also looking for actors who are not interested in a speaking role, but want to be soldiers (Yes, you will get to stab people )




We are starting earlier in the anticipation of loss of rehearsals with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays


Synopsis of Show


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play)


Good Movie versions:


http://www.amazon.com/Henry-V-The-Cr...ywords=henry+v


http://www.amazon.com/Henry-V-Kennet...ywords=henry+v

[gldobbs]

Hi Willie -- No, you don't need to read all the histories to understand the show. The story is complete and thrilling all by itself. For those like me who like the small details you can dive in to the following plays -- The story begins with Richard II, then Henry IV parts 1&2, then Henry V, then all three parts of Henry VI. But such research is not required for enjoyment and participation with the show. We are getting a lot of interest. The cast is large. It is a beautiful state of the art theater for a very exciting play. Come be a part of this production! - Glenn

[LIZZY]

Auditions are getting close!!! Plans are coming together and it's an exciting time for us! Can't wait to see you at auditions!!!!

[The Follower]

Can you tell me when we'll be rehearsing? I have another show I'd like to audition for someplace else, but I don't want schedules to interfere.

[LIZZY]

Can you tell me when we'll be rehearsing? I have another show I'd like to audition for someplace else, but I don't want schedules to interfere.

Thank you for your inquiry! We will be rehearsing M & W for two weeks in November and two weeks in December. From January on, our TENTATIVE rehearsal schedule will be 4 days a week. The role you receive may not require as much rehearsal time in the beginning. There will be one required Saturday for fight choreography. As we all know, these schedules are always subject to change. Hope this helps.

[Acting Up Productions]

You NEED to read 1-4, however, if you are serious about your craft and Shakespeare, you SHOULD read 1-4. Actors should read and research as much as they can before auditioning. Remember, the more you have to pull from, to build a character from, the better your chance of getting the role. If a director sees an actor prepared, it does enhance their work ethic, and THAT does mean a whole heck of a lot in casting.

Just my 2 cents.

Oh, and don't forget to read the actual play you are auditioning for. I can't tell you how many times actors, amateur or pros, don't read the play. That is just stupid!