Dana Point Theater Company
949-291-5083
info@dptheaterco.org


Play a Part

Dana Point Theater Company relies upon the talents and time of many committed individuals. We welcome you to come play a part in the company in the capacity that suits you.

Actor Auditions:

Shakespeare: Dana Point

“Much Ado About Nothing”

Adapted and Directed by Tiger Reel

Auditions April 22
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo
Dana Point , 92629

Bring Headshot and prepared monologue 1-2 minutes (Shakespeare)

Call for an appointment (949) 291-5083

Rehearsals begin May 15 (Mondays - Thursdays 7 - 11 p.m.; Some Saturdays)

Performance Dates: June 22 – July 1, 2006 (9 performances)

All roles available except Beatrice
Information (949) 291-5083
info@dptheaterco.org 

Breakdown

Benedick – Male, 30's – 40's. Witty, arrogant, intelligent. Possesses a Cary Grant-esque charm. The newspaper's top international reporter. In love with Beatrice but doesn't know it.

Beatrice – Female 30's – 40's. Also witty, arrogant and intelligent. The best reporter at the newspaper. Katherine Hepburn-esque energy. In love with Benedick but doesn't know it.

Claudio – Male 20's. Young, naïve, charming young photographer at the newspaper. In love with Hero and knows it.

Hero – Female 20's. Young, naïve, charming young gal Friday at the newspaper. Daughter to the editor-in-chief. In love with Claudio.

Leonato – Male 50's-60's. Wisecracking, irascible editor-in-chief of the newspaper. A hard nut on the outside but is a pussycat on the inside. Father to Hero.

Don Pedro – Male 30's. Dashing, handsome popular mayor of Messina .

Don John – Male 30's. Don Pedro's bastard brother. Dark, brooding and jealous of his brother and his accomplishments.

Antonio – Male or Female 30's – 40's. Brother/sister to Leonato. Assistant editor at the paper. Smart, likable and is in charge of most aspects of life at the newspaper.

Margaret – Female Late Teens – early 20's. Leonato's secretary and one of Hero's best friends. Is having an affair with Borachio. Similar in appearance to Hero.

Ursula – Female Late Teens – 30's. Another of Hero's friends and an employee at the paper.

Borachio – Male 20's – 30's. Aide to Don John and former soldier. Just smart enough to a trouble-maker. Is having an affair with Margaret.

Conrade – Male or Female 20's – 30's. Aide to Don John and his chief political advisor. The only brains in the Don John camp.

Dogberry – Male or Female 20's – 40's. Head of the Neighborhood Civil Defense and in charge of teaching “Duck and Cover” style readiness at the newspaper. Paranoid. There's a communist under every desk.

Verges – Male or Female 20's – 40's. Dogberry's assistant.

The Watch – 3 actors Male or Female 20's – 60's. Messina locals who are volunteering for Dogberry's Civil Defense.

Reverend Francis – Male or Female 30's - 60's. Minister and friend to the Leonato family.

The Sexton – Male or Female 30's – 60's. A judge.

Boy/Messenger – Male Teenager. A paper delivery boy and gopher at the newspaper.

Balthasar – Male 20's – 40's. A musician.

Volunteers:
Volunteers needed for all productions contact info@dptheaterco.org

Individual Support
Dana Point Theater Company appreciates your tax deductable charitable contribution to support theater in Dana Point.