Auditions for Pericles

Evergreen Family Theatre is now taking digital submissions for our June production of Pericles. If you wish to submit a video for our review, please read the character descriptions and submission requirements below. Evergreen Family Theatre is committed to our 50/50 casting policy in which at least 50% of our cast must be artists of color (non-cisgender white males.) We are seeking those who are musically inclined.  All artists cast will need to play a variety of roles spanning many ages and genders.

Character List

Actor 1-  Pericles, Gower, a Monk, Leonine, Bolt, Helicanus (Age Range: 18-25)

Actor 2- Pericles, Gower, Fisherman, Young Thaisa, Marina (Age Rage: 18-25)

Actor 3- Pericles, Gower Fisherman, Courtier, Sailor, Dionyza, Monk, Pirate, Bawd, Older Thasia (Age Range: 25-45)

Actor 4- Pericles, Gower, Joust Leader, Master, Cleon, Pirate, Pandar (Age Range: 50+)

Actor 5- Pericles, Gower, Fisherman, Simonides, Lychorida, Lysimachus, Pirate, Cerimon (Age Rage:  25-45)

Main Character Descriptions

Pericles- While Pericles is a brave and noble fighter, willing to risk life for love, the monarch is not only fallible but pretty average. The audience should see itself in this particular leader- someone who knows the strife and struggle of every day ups and downs combined with atrocities that no person should suffer more than once. Yet- even through mental and emotional strife, Pericles continues on.

Gower– The narrator of our tale.

Helicanus-  A wise councilor of Pericles

Simonides- A beloved and fun ruler and father of Thaisa.

Cleon- A friend of Pericles and weak ruler that is governed by his wife.

Dionyza -Cleon’s wife. Jealous of Marina’s greatness enough to have her assassinated.

Thaisa- A Beautiful woman and daughter of Simonides. She falls in love with Pericles and starts a family with him.

Marina- Duaghter of Thasia and Pericles. She is captured and sold to a brothel where she converts would-be buyers and uses her wits to stave off certain danger. Marina is considered beautiful and accomplished. A teacher and pathologically chaste.

Submission Requirements

Please prepare two 60-second classical monologues that show your range of character work.

• EFT prides itself on making Shakespeare fun for all ages- with an emphasis on children and families. Mere exposure to the text isn’t enough- we want children to engage with it and interact with the performance. In casting this production and all of our performances want to know that you can play someone zany and funny just as much as we want to know that you can command the text and offer honest portrayals of characters in challenging situations.

Please send your video submissions, resume, and headshot to Admin@Evergreenfamilytheatre.org. You may submit a link to your Youtube channel, Vimeo, or attach files to the email. If attaching files, please label the files “Your Last Name_Pericles.” At this time, we will not be holding in person auditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. All submissions must be received by no later than April 12^th at 11:59pm.

Timeline

Rehearsals – There will be a zoom read through in May. (The date of this will be determined upon artist availability.) In-person Rehearsals will begin on or around June 10^th. Rehearsals will begin at 7pm most evenings with the expected length of rehearsal time being 3 hours. There will be an 8-hour daytime rehearsal on June 15^th. 

Performances- There are currently two performance weekends slated for Pericles. We perform at Henry Park in Vernon, CT on 06/21-06/23. We perform at The Mortensen Amphitheatre in Hartford CT on 6/29 and 6/30. There is still potential for weeknight performances 6/24-6/28. If these shows are booked, standard rates of pay will increase to compensate for the extra hours worked.

Compensation

All artists are hired as contractors and paid at pay of $320 per week with an expected 20-hour work week.

Sorry we do not provide housing or transportation at this time.

Actors are expected to participate in load-in and strike of every performance and rehearsal. This includes lifting sound and lighting equipment, sets, props, etc.

Employment opportunities are listed below. Each position is paid at an hourly rate of $16-$18.00. Please submit resumes and cover letters to admin@evergreenfamilytheatre.org.

Stage Manager (Pericles)

Assistant Stage Manager (Pericles)

Sound Operator (Pericles)

Technical Supervisor (Pericles)