The Curtain | Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City,, NJ

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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Updated Breakdown.

AUDITION DATE

Friday, November 21, 2025

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$407 weekly minimum + Pension & Health

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in RICHARD III (See breakdown).

BIPOC actors and performers of all abilities

and genders are encouraged to audition.

Shakespeare and classical experience are a plus.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief (1-minute) dramatic monologue from Shakespeare in verse and bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Written by William Shakespeare

Expected to attend:

Sean Hagerty: Producing Artistic Director

Robin Carus: Casting Director

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: February 3, 2026

First Performance: March 5, 2026

Closing: March 29

Performances: Thursday - Saturday at

7:30pm; Sundays at 3pm; possible

Wednesday student matinees at 11am

OTHER

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Production will rehearse in NYC - Tech and

performances in Jersey City.

Performance Venue: Nimbus Arts Center off the PATH train.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

RICHARD III

SEEKING: (A highly diverse cast with an ample array of multiple ethnicities and abilities to reflect Jersey City's strong diversity.)

[BUCKINGHAM] Male. Asian, Black, Indigenous, or Middle Eastern. (30s - 40s) Politically ambitious right-hand man of Richard III. Willing to abandon his morals and commit heinous crimes for power.

[HASTINGS] Male. Black, Hispanic, or South Asian. (40s-50s) Lord Chamberlain. Earnest and loyal supporter of King Edward and his family line. Politically naïve.

[STANLEY] Male. Asian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander. (40s - 50s) A careful and astute politician. Stepfather to Richmond. He has survived the war and political upheaval of many years.

[CLARENCE] Male. Any Ethnicity. (50s – 60s) Male. Brother of Richard and Edward. Racked with guilt over his crimes committed in the war. Eloquent and persuasive speaker.

[ARCHBISHOP] Male. Black, Hispanic, or South Asian. (50s – 60s) Kind, friendly, yet powerful clergyman and Chancellor of England. Ally of Queen Elizabeth.

[RICHMOND] Male. Any Ethnicity. (20s – 30s) Strong, intelligent, honest, and upright. An inspiring and charismatic leader. The future King Henry VII. Stage combat experience.

[PRINCE EDWARD] Any Ethnicity. (Any gender, 18+ to play child of 10-12). Son of Queen Elizabeth and heir to the throne. Intelligent and witty. Older than their years but still a child.

[KING EDWARD] Male. Asian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander. (50s – 60s) The newly crowned and ailing King. Eldest brother to Richard and Clarence. Paranoid and god-fearing. He desires peace and stability after years of war.

[LADY ANNE] Female. Asian, South Asian, Black, or Hispanic. (20s – 30s) Widow to the former Prince of Wales and daughter-in-law of the newly deposed king. Intelligent, strong, and quick-witted.
Stricken with grief. Vulnerable and powerless under the new regime.

[DUCHESS OF YORK] Female. Any Ethnicity. (70s – 80s) Mother to King Edward, Clarence, and Richard. She has seen and lived with the horrors of war for far too long. Hardened by grief and guilt. Though politically savvy, she is sidelined and isolated.

[TYRELL] Male. Any Ethnicity. (20s – 30s) Ruthless and hungry man willing to commit any deed for some coin. Stage combat experience.

[CATESBY] Male. Asian, South Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Middle Eastern, (20s – 40s) Ambitious follower of Richard. Remorseless, cold, and hardened. Stage combat experience.

[PRINCESS ELIZABETH] Female. Any Ethnicity. (18+ to play a child of 10-14). Jovial and witty daughter to Queen Elizabeth.

[RIVERS] Male. Asian, Black, Indigenous, or Middle Eastern. (30s-40s) Lord Anthony Rivers, newly made member of the court and protective brother to the Queen. Man of his word. Rival of Hastings.

[GREY] Male. Any Ethnicity. (20s-30s) Lord Grey, kinsman and ally to the Queen. Politically inexperienced. Escapes his enemies to side with Richmond.

[BRAKENBURY] Male. Any Ethnicity. (20s-30s) Master Lieutenant and Commander of the Tower of London. A good man, but one who keeps his head down and is content to follow orders.

[MAYOR] Male. Any Ethnicity. (50s – 60s) Lord Mayor of London. Kind but easily intimidated and subservient official.

[NORFOLK] Male. Male. Asian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander. (40s – 50s) Loyal follower and commander of Richard’s forces. Proud and self-assured.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $407 weekly minimum + Pension & Health

UNION

AEA