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This summer, On the Edge Theatre Productions presents our 4th Annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE HILLS. This year we are producing two plays in rep… MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT. Auditions will be held the evening of May 23 and 24 at the Laguna Hills Community Center. Callbacks will be held May 25 by invitation only. By appointment only! Please email aurorajculver@gmail.com to set up your appointment to audition for Shakespeare in the Hills 2016. Details for your audition will be emailed to you. Thank you! Auditions will consist of performing a Shakespearean monologue. Please choose your own. You can use the following website as a resource: OTE presents Shakespeare in the Hills 2016 TWELFTH NIGHT Rehearsals and performances at Shows rehearse May 31st – August 4th, 2016 Performers CAN be cast in both shows if interested. TEAMWORK IS MANDATORY CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR TWELFTH NIGHT Set during the American Revolution Olivia – (female) A wealthy, beautiful, and noble lady, Olivia is courted by Orsino and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, but to each of them she insists that she is in mourning for her brother, who has recently died in battle, and will not marry for seven years. She and Orsino are similar characters in that each seems to enjoy wallowing in his or her own misery. Must be a risk- taking comedienne. Malvolio – (male) The straitlaced steward—or head servant—in the household of Lady Olivia. Malvolio is very efficient but also very self-righteous, and he has a poor opinion of drinking, singing, and fun. His priggishness and haughty attitude earn him the enmity of Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria, who play a cruel trick on him, making him believe that Olivia is in love with him. In his fantasies about marrying his mistress, he reveals a powerful ambition to rise above his social class. Must be a comedian. Feste – (male or female)The fool, of Olivia’s household, Feste moves between Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes. He earns his living by making pointed jokes, singing old songs, being generally witty, and offering good advice cloaked under a layer of foolishness. In spite of being a professional fool, Feste often seems the wisest character in the play. Must sing solo. Sir Toby – (male) Olivia’s uncle and something of a minor-league Falstaff. A penniless drunkard who sets stock by his nobility of birth,. Olivia lets Sir Toby Belch live with her, but she does not approve of his rowdy behavior, practical jokes, heavy drinking, late-night carousing, or friends (specifically the idiotic Sir Andrew). Sir Toby also earns the ire of Malvolio. But Sir Toby has an ally, and eventually a mate, in Olivia’s sharp-witted waiting-gentlewoman, Maria. Maria – (female) Olivia’s clever, daring waiting-gentlewoman. Maria is remarkably similar to her antagonist, Malvolio, who harbors aspirations of rising in the world through marriage. But Maria succeeds where Malvolio fails—perhaps because she is a woman, but, more likely, because she is more in tune than Malvolio with the anarchic, topsy-turvy spirit that animates the play. Andrew Aguecheek – (male) A friend of Sir Toby’s. Andrew Aguecheek attempts to court Olivia, but he doesn’t stand a chance. He thinks that he is witty, brave, young, and good at languages and dancing, but he is actually an idiot. He is quarrelsome and a coward, a drunk, and very stupid. He is also very rich, though he does not realize that this is why Sir Toby appears to like him. Must be comfortable with physical comedy. Fabian – (male or female) is a member of Olivia’s household who has lost that lady’s favor due to Malvolio’s telling her about a bear-baiting Fabian was involved with. A natural prankster. Must be comfortable with physical comedy. Sebastian – (male) Viola’s lost twin brother. Sebastian seems an uncomplicated fellow, as quick to anger as to calming down, loyal and generally well-disposed. Antonio – (male or female) A sea captain who rescues Sebastian after his shipwreck. Antonio has become very fond of Sebastian, caring for him, accompanying him to Virginia, and furnishing him with money—all because of a love so strong that it seems to be romantic in nature. Antonio’s attraction to Sebastian, however, never bears fruit. Valentine – (male or female) is one of Orsino’s soldiers. A Sea Captain was the captain of the ship that Viola and Sebastian were traveling on. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR MACBETH Macbeth (Male, 20s – 40s) Macbeth is a Scottish general and the thane of Glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches . Macbeth is a brave soldier and a powerful man, but he is not virtuous. He is easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne. He lacks the skills necessary to rule without being a tyrant. His response to every problem is violence and murder. Macbeth is never comfortable in his role as a criminal, though; he is unable to bear the psychological consequences of his atrocities. Lady Macbeth (Female, 20s-40s) A deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and position. Early in the play she seems to be the stronger and more ruthless of the two, as she urges her husband to kill Duncan and seize the crown. After the bloodshed begins, however, Lady Macbeth falls victim to guilt and madness to an even greater degree than her husband. Macduff (Male, 20s-40s) A Scottish nobleman hostile to Macbeth’s kingship from the start. He eventually becomes a leader of the crusade to unseat Macbeth. The crusade’s mission is to place the rightful king, Malcolm, on the throne, but Macduff also desires vengeance for Macbeth’s murder of Macduff’s wife and young son. Banquo (Male, 20s-40s) The brave, noble general whose children, according to the witches’ prophecy, will inherit the Scottish throne. Like Macbeth, Banquo thinks ambitious thoughts, but he does not translate those thoughts into action or violence, and is eventually murdered by Macbeth. Malcolm (Male, late teens-30s) The son of Duncan, whose restoration to the throne signals Scotland’s return to order following Macbeth’s reign of terror. Duncan (Male, 50s-60s) The good King of Scotland whom Macbeth, in his ambition for the crown, murders. Duncan is the model of a virtuous and benevolent ruler, although he is too trusting. His death symbolizes the destruction of an order in Scotland that can be restored only when Duncan’s line, in the person of Malcolm, once more occupies the throne. Angus (Female/Male, late teens -50s) Scottish Thane, advisor to Duncan. Serves as Duncan’s messenger with Ross. Lennox (Male, late teens -50s) Scottish Thane, advisor to Duncan. Favors Malcolm for ruler. Ross (Male, late teens -50s) Scottish Thane, advisor to Duncan. Serves as messenger for Duncan – desserts Macbeth in favor of Malcolm. Favors Malcolm for King. Caithness (Female, Any Age) Scottish Thane and soldier helping Malcolm regain his throne. Donalbain (Male/Female, late teens-30s) Duncan’s daughter/son and Malcolm’s younger sister/brother. Flees to Ireland after father’s murder. Fleance (Male, be able to play 8-16) Banquo’s son, who survives Macbeth’s attempt to murder him. Will one day become King. Macduff’s Son- Macduff’s youngest son. He is strong willed and able to stand up for himself. Murdered by Macbeth Lady Macduff (Female, 20s-40s) Macduff’s wife. She and her children are murdered by Macbeth in order to consolidate power. Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/otetheatre/?fref=ts Read our blog: https://ontheedgetheatreproductions.wordpress.com/ | |||||