Call for Auditions: Robin Hood

Show: Robin Hood

The story:  This new adaptation of Robin Hood is designed to be accessible and fun for modern audiences.  While maintaining central story points like Robin Hood stealing from the rich and giving to the needy, this version also explores how we can also make change as a community and how a strong message can bring people together.  Sounds serious, but our style is patently silly and certainly not to be taken too seriously.  

Director: Jack Rennie

Playwrights: Jack Rennie and Andrew Cameron

Composer: Landon Doak

Designer: Rachel Forbes

Producers: The Kick & Push Festival and The Lakeside Players

Casting by: Jack Rennie and Sean Jacklin

Show venue: Various locations (TBA) in Kingston, Ontario

ROLE DETAILS

Character description: All actors in this show have a track of multiple characters, this one revolves mainly around portraying Maid Marian.  Marian is a fierce advocate for her community and an inspired leader.  Compared to other characters who can feel out-of-date, she is more contemporary in her sentiments.  She is noble and deeply sympathetic, but prone to frustration when dealing with obstinate individuals.

Relevant skills and experiences: 

-Performing outdoors 

-Strong technical acting abilities (diction, clarity, pace)

-Confident singer

Location: Kingston-based actors only (must be able to commute to and from the venue)

Eligibility: Non-union and union actors may apply.

We welcome submissions from all qualified performers regardless of race, religion, cultural identity, gender, sexuality, or disability. We especially encourage actors from historically excluded communities to apply.  However, this role will be reserved for someone who is female or non-binary.

PRODUCTION

Venue: Various locations (TBA) in Kingston, Ontario

Rehearsals: 

Expect 10-6 days from August 9th to the 21st, with a four days ON one day OFF schedule.  This may vary slightly.

Performances:

Several performances during the week of August 24rd-Saturday August 29th (schedule TBD)

Compensation: $650/week x 3 weeks.

AUDITION

Dates/times: August 2-4, by appointment. 

Location: TBD, likely a backyard or two in Kingston. 

Preparation: A script excerpt will be sent to you upon confirmation of your audition. Please come prepared to read it.

Submission: Please submit a headshot and CV to thelakesideplayersauditions@gmail.com by Saturday, July 31st. We welcome the removal of any body measurements and physical feature descriptions from your CV. We will respond via email to confirm audition timing and to send a meeting link.

CONTACT

Please reach out to Jack Rennie at thelakesideplayersauditions@gmail.com with any questions about the show or the audition process.