Casting Call: 'Macbeth'

Hub City Players will hold a third and final night of auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” this Thursday.

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. The title character and his wife already have been cast, but other major parts remain available.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Elijah's Promise and its work in New Brunswick.

Auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Greater Brunswick Charter School, 429 Joyce Kilmer Ave., New Brunswick. Enter from the parking lot. 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 held the second and third weekends in October, also at the charter school.

The following roles are needed, although multiple roles may be assigned to the same actor. Ages are approximate. Actors unable to attend the casting call may video record an audition and send it via YouTube to director David Learn at davidlearn at gmail dot com. Audition forms are available online. For more information, contact the director via e-mail.

Duncan	King of Scotland	50s-70
Macbeth	The thane of Glamis and a general in the king's army, Macbeth assumes the throne when he kills Duncan and begins a reign marked by butchery. This role is already cast.	30s-40s
Lady Macbeth	Macbeth's wife, she goads him into killing Duncan when he informs her that he has been told he will become king one day. This role is already cast.	30s-40s
Macduff	Thane of Fife, a nobleman of Scotland, Macduff becomes one of Macbeth's greatest foes.	40s-50s
Lady Macduff	Macduff's wife.	40s-50s
Malcolm	Elder son of Duncan, and rightful heir of Duncan.	30s-40s
Donalbain	Younger son of Duncan.	20s-30s
Banquo	Thane of Lochaber, a general in the king's army and friend of Macbeth. This role is already cast.	late 40s
Fleance	Banquo's son. Actor may also play at least one other small part	Teens
Lennox	Nobleman of Scotland.	Early to mid-20s
Ross	Nobleman of Scotland. Ross' allegiances shift over the play as his discomfort grows over Macbeth's actions. This role is already cast.
Menteith	Nobleman of Scotland. Actor also will play at least one other small part.
Angus	Nobleman of Scotland
Caithness	Nobleman of Scotland. Actor also will play at least one other small part.
Siward	Earl of Northumberland, general of the English forces.
Young Siward	His son. Actor also will play at least one other small part.	Late teens
Seyton	Attendant and loyal henchman to Macbeth. This role is already cast.
First Witch	The maid. This role is already cast.	Teen to early 20s
Second Witch	The mother. This role is already cast.	30s to 50s
Third witch	The crone.	60s and older
Boy	Son of Macduff.	Teen or preteen.
Gentlewoman	Attends Lady Macbeth. Actor will play at least one other part as well.
Doctor	Attends Lady Macbeth during her illness. Actor will play at least one other part as well.
Sergeant	Actor also will play at least one other small part.

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.