Pinole Community Players announces auditions for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jason Berner

Auditions: 

Sunday, August 9, 6:00PM - 9:00PM; Monday, August 10, 7:30-10:00PM

To schedule an Audition Appointment, click this link:

• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACAA2EA1F9C61-64622599-pinole

Callbacks: 

Saturday, August 15, 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals begin the week of November 9, and continue through January 21, with breaks for Thanksgiving and the Christmas to New Year’s period. Rehearsals are generally Monday-Thursday, 7:00 - 10:00PM.

Performances:

January 22 - February 7, 2027

Fridays (1/22, 1/29, 2/5) @ 7:30 PM

Saturdays (1/23 and 2/6) @ 7:30PM

Saturday (1/30) @ 2:00 pm

Sundays (1/24, 1/31, 2/7) @ 2:00PM

Synopsis:

By turns hilarious and poignant, Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” is one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. The play follows two minor characters from “Hamlet,” as they try to make sense of their fate in a world beyond their control.

For the Audition, Kindly Prepare:

 - A 2-3 minute contemporary monologue

 - Ideally one that demonstrates the ability to handle complex language

 - If interested in the Ensemble, please be prepared to demonstrate any special skills you care to share.

Character Breakdown:

Characters (All Roles Are Available):

Note: In keeping with the spirit of Shakespeare’s original production—wherein women’s roles were played by men—for this production, the roles of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern will be played by women.

Note: If cast as Rosencrantz, Guildenstern or the Player, you may be asked to come to 2-3 rehearsals in late-October/early November, before the full rehearsal schedule begins.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern:

 - Female, late 20’s - 30’s. 

 - Any race or ethnicity. 

 - Courtiers to the Danish king. 

 - They are the epitome of “Everywomen”: 

 - Somewhat interchangeable, but both highly articulate and given to philosophical musings. 

 - Guildenstern is perhaps a bit smarter than Rosencrantz; Rosencrantz is perhaps a bit nicer.

The Player:    

 - 40’s and up. 

 - Any race or ethnicity.  

 - A “capital-A” Actor: Big. bombastic, somewhat demonic. 

 - British accent preferred. 

 - Male and female actors will be considered for this role.

Hamlet:     

 - Y’know, Hamlet. 

 - Prince of Denmark. 

 - Melancholy Dane.   - 

 - Do we really need a character description of Hamlet? (Hamlet will be played by a male-presenting actor.)

The Ensemble:    

 - 5-8 people, male and female, any ages/ethnicities. 

 - The members of the ensemble will serve as the Player’s troupe of tragedians

 - They will also play the characters from “Hamlet” that appear throughout the play (Claudius, Polonius, Ophelia, etc.). 

 - We are especially seeking performers with special skills: Musicians, dancers, jugglers, gymnasts, etc., etc.

 - The Ensemble will have a lot of fun, I promise.

For additional information about this audition, our education programs and other upcoming events, click this link:

https://www.pinoleplayers.org/