The Woke Tragedy of Richard III: Dyke of Gloucester
CATEGORY: Performer
& Sons Collective
Brooklyn, NY
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
& Sons Collective presents The Woke Tragedy of Richard III: Dyke of Gloucester, adapted by Maddy Rolon. This cut reimagines Shakespeare’s tragic history play, placing it in a near-future fallen United States by retaining and restructuring the original text. Richard is the Dyke of Gloucester, the title of “Dyke” being a combination of Duke and Lady created for nobles and oligarchs that engage in gender nonconformity. At ninety minutes, the piece uses a lesbian lens to explore a new perspective on Richard’s psychology, relationships, and demise with intensity and forward momentum.
This production is an & Sons Collective queer adaptation of Richard III conceived of by Maddy Rolon. Ava O'Dea and Emma Woodward are co-directing. Ellie Zambarano and Sarah Santamaria join us on the producing team.
We will be rehearsing throughout the city, but primarily in Gowanus from January 11th through February 18th. Performances will be in Gowanus over two weekends, on February 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th.
This is a micro-budget, non-union production, but we strongly believe that artists should be compensated for their work. For this reason, we are offering stipends that range from $50-$200 depending on role commitment required.
Please submit via the form below. We are looking for actors of all backgrounds and identities. If we believe you may be a good fit for this project, we will be reaching out to request self-tapes via email.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
We look forward to your submissions!
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
GEORGE: (doubled with EDWARD) late 20s, cis man [he/him]. Expressive, athletic, and perpetually under
burdened.
EDWARD: (doubled with GEORGE) early 30s, cis man [he/him]. Stoic, sickly, and perpetually over burdened.
ANNE: (doubled with LIZZIE) 20s, cis woman [she/her]. Magnanimous, ardent, and perpetually blunt. Must be comfortable with on-stage intimacy and basic stage combat. An intimacy coordinator will facilitate all intimacy.
LIZZIE: (doubled with ANNE) late teens, cis woman [she/her]. Earnest, young, and perpetually oblivious.
LIZZIE: (doubled with ANNE) late teens, cis woman [she/her]. Earnest, young, and perpetually oblivious.
ELIZABETH: Late 20s to early 30s, cis woman [she/her]. Elegant, tactical, and perpetually vigilant.
DUCHESS: 40s to 50s, cis woman [she/her]. Oratorical, bitter, and perpetually superior.
BUCKINGHAM: 20s, more dyke than woman [she/her]. Ethical, charismatic, perpetually ambitious.
HASTINGS: 30s, transfemme [she/her]. Loyal, resilient, and perpetually optimistic. Must be comfortable with basic stage combat.
BISHOP: 30s-50s, cis man [he/him]. Cold, treacherous, and perpetually hedonistic. Must be comfortable with basic stage combat.
MARGARET: (doubled with CATESBY) 40s to 50s, cis woman [she/her]. Unclouded, vengeful, and in her
grief she has become gifted in invocation and attuned to the arcane.
CATESBY: (doubled with MARGARET) 40s to 50s, cis woman [she/her]. Systematic, competent, and
perpetually procedural.
LITTLE PRINCE: to play 14 years old, transmasc [he/him]. Stoic, precocious, and perpetually over-burdened.
LITTLE DYKE: to play 12 years old, nonbinary, dyke [they/them]. Expressive, sardonic, and perpetually
under burdened.
We look forward to your submissions!
DURATION
Jan 11, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
SALARY
$50.00 – $200.00 per show