Casting Call: 'Macbeth'

It’s the play that dares not speak its own name.

Hub City Players will hold auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 14-15. A tragedy written for the coronation of King James II of England, “Macbeth” tells the story of its titular protagonist, who usurps the throne of Scotland following a civil war and rules by bloodshed and oppression until his fated overthrow.

Auditions will be held at 623 Georges Road, Suite C-1, North Brunswick. (Entrance is in the rear of the building.) Bring a head shot and acting resume, if available; and come prepared with a 14-line monologue from one of Shakespeare's tragedies. You also will be asked to do a reading from the script. Performances will be in October in New Brunswick, at Greater Brunswick Charter School.

The following roles are needed. Ages are approximate. For more information, contact director David Learn at davidlearn at gmail dot com.

Duncan	King of Scotland	50s-70
Macbeth	Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, a general in the King's army	30s-40s
Lady Macbeth	his wife	30s-40s
Macduff	Thane of Fife, a nobleman of Scotland,	40s-50s
Lady Macduff	his wife	40s-50s
Malcolm	elder son of Duncan	30s-40s
Donalbain	younger son of Duncan	20s-30s
Banquo	Thane of Lochaber, a general in the King's army	late 40s
Fleance	his son	late teens
Lennox	nobleman of Scotland
Ross	nobleman of Scotland
Menteith	nobleman of Scotland
Angus	nobleman of Scotland
Caithness	nobleman of Scotland
Siward	Earl of Northumberland, general of the English forces	40s
Young Siward	his son	late teens
Seyton	attendant to Macbeth
First Witch	The maid	Teen to early 20s
Second Witch	The mother	30s to 50s
Third witch	The crone	60s and older
Boy	Son of Macduff	Teen or preteen.
Gentlewoman	Attends Lady Macbeth
Doctor	Attends Lady Macbeth during her illness.
A Sergeant
A Porter
An Old Man

Other lords, gentlemen, officers, soldiers, murderers, attendants, and messengers

The show will be directed by David Learn, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 11-20. Stage manager is Laura Zahorbenski. Also needed are a fight choreographer and a costumer.