Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
Indianapolis, IN

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, March 8, 2026

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM (E)

NO BREAK SCHEDULED.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please email: [email protected]

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$567 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in KING LEAR.

SEEKING:

KING LEAR, male presenting, 40s--60s

GONERIL, female presenting, 20s-40s, eldest daughter, buttoned up

REGAN, female presenting, 20s-40s, more wild and wily than her sisters

CORDELIA, 20s, female presenting, bright and bold in her innocence. Role will double with FIRST SERVANT

GLOUCESTER, 50s-70s, male presenting, good natured but blinded by his pride

EDMUND, 20s-40s, any gender, a schemer, smarter than anyone onstage

EDGAR, 20s-40s. male presenting, the perfect son.

KENT, 30s-50s, female presenting, hardened assistant to Lear, will disguise in male drag

ALBANY, 30s-50s male presenting, unassuming at first then hardened by war

CORNWALL, 20s-40s, male presenting, a muscular typical “leader”. Role will also double with DOCTOR and FIRST GUARD

FOOL, any gender, silly but surprisingly wise. Role will also double with FRANCE and SECOND GUARD

OSWALD, male presenting, young and impetuous. Role will also double with BURGUNDY

PREPARATION

Please prepare a one-minute Shakespeare monologue. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

The Phoenix Center Cultural Center

705 N Illinois St

Indianapolis, IN 46204

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Executive Artistic Director - Ryan Artzberger

Director - Zack Neiditch

Artistic Associate - Shawnté Gaston

OTHER DATES

1st rehearsal - 6/23

1st tech - 7/17

Final Dress - 7/22

Opening - 7/23; Closing - 8/1

OTHER

www.indyshakes.com

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $567 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA