To submit an audition self tape or schedule an audition please email Glenn Kelman our director Kelmanglenn668@gmail.com, Richard J. Martinez richard@theplayfulstage.com, and Holly Leveque, at hollyleveque@gmail.com.
Any questions or concerns please reach out!
All the best,
Holly Leveque
Julius Ceasar by William Shakespeare
Directed by Glenn Kelman
Political division, conspiracy theories, violence justified and Civil War
Synopsis: Rome is held in the grip of a powerful, potentially dangerous ruler Julius
Caesar. Aiming to preserve the Republic, the noble senator Brutus joins a group of
jealous senators in an assassination plot. The plot culminates on the Ides of March,
initially to great success. However, spurred on by a funeral speech by Mark Antony, the
citizens of Rome riot against the conspirators, leading to a protracted civil war that
threatens to change the Republic forever.
Auditions: Please prepare a 1 to 2-minute dramatic Shakespearean monologue
In Person Auditions: 11/9 and 11/10 from 6 - 9pm. Callbacks: 11/13 from 6-9pm at the
Long Beach Shakespeare Company, 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
Self Tapes Due: 11/10
Show Dates: 1/23, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/31, 2/01, 2/05, 2/07
Breakdown: 13-14 actors. For all roles, stage combat experience is a plus for some
roles. Please note that this is an ensemble production and all roles (with the exception
of Brutus and Antony) may include ensemble, crowd, soldier, and other roles as
assigned.
JULIUS CAESAR – Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 40s- 70s. Celebrated general,
dictator, ruler of Rome. Later, a ghost on the battlefield.
BRUTUS–Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. A noble senator persuaded to help
assassinate Caesar, torn between his desire to save Rome and his moral uncertainty.
CASSIUS- Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. A senator who persuades their
brother-in-law Brutus to join the plot against Caesar.
ANTONY- Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A charismatic political figure and ally
of Caesar’s, whose speech at Caesar’s funeral leads to civic unrest.
PORTIA- Female-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. Brutus’ wife and the daughter of
the great statesman Cato, she works behind the scenes to protect Brutus.
CALPHURNIA- Female-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 60s. Caesar’s wife. She tries in
vain to stop Caesar from going to the senate on the Ides of March.
CASCA- Any gender or ethnicity, 30s- 60s. A Roman senator up on the latest gossip,
part of the conspiracy.
DECIUS/MESSALA- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A conniving senator who
convinces Caesar to head to the senate on the Ides of March/a soldier loyal to Brutus.
LUCIUS/YOUNG CATO- Any gender or ethnicity, teens- early 20s. Brutus’ young
servant who lulls him to sleep with song. Also a young soldier loyal to Brutus.
SOOTHSAYER/OCTAVIUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman citizen with
visions and inside information about the conspiracy against Caesar / Caesar’s
presumptive heir.
CINNA- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s– 40s. A senator who takes part in the conspiracy.
FLAVIUS/METELLUS/PINDARUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman tribune
angry at the citizens for their love of Caesar /Conspirator and a soldier in service to
Cassius.
MURELLUS/TREBONIUS/LUCILIUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman
tribune angry at the citizens for their love of Caesar / Friend of Antony’s / Soldier loyal to
Brutus.
CICERO/PUBLIUS/LEPIDUS– Male identifying, any ethnicity, 40s– 70s. A celebrated
orator and senator not part of the conspiracy / Another senator / General allied with
Antony.
To submit an audition self tape or schedule an audition please email Glenn Kelman our director Kelmanglenn668@gmail.com, Richard J. Martinez richard@theplayfulstage.com, and Holly Leveque, at hollyleveque@gmail.com.
Any questions or concerns please reach out!
All the best,
Holly Leveque
Julius Ceasar by William Shakespeare
Directed by Glenn Kelman
Political division, conspiracy theories, violence justified and Civil War
Synopsis: Rome is held in the grip of a powerful, potentially dangerous ruler Julius
Caesar. Aiming to preserve the Republic, the noble senator Brutus joins a group of
jealous senators in an assassination plot. The plot culminates on the Ides of March,
initially to great success. However, spurred on by a funeral speech by Mark Antony, the
citizens of Rome riot against the conspirators, leading to a protracted civil war that
threatens to change the Republic forever.
Auditions: Please prepare a 1 to 2-minute dramatic Shakespearean monologue
In Person Auditions: 11/9 and 11/10 from 6 - 9pm. Callbacks: 11/13 from 6-9pm at the
Long Beach Shakespeare Company, 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
Self Tapes Due: 11/10
Show Dates: 1/23, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/31, 2/01, 2/05, 2/07
Breakdown: 13-14 actors. For all roles, stage combat experience is a plus for some
roles. Please note that this is an ensemble production and all roles (with the exception
of Brutus and Antony) may include ensemble, crowd, soldier, and other roles as
assigned.
JULIUS CAESAR – Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 40s- 70s. Celebrated general,
dictator, ruler of Rome. Later, a ghost on the battlefield.
BRUTUS–Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. A noble senator persuaded to help
assassinate Caesar, torn between his desire to save Rome and his moral uncertainty.
CASSIUS- Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. A senator who persuades their
brother-in-law Brutus to join the plot against Caesar.
ANTONY- Male-identifying, any ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A charismatic political figure and ally
of Caesar’s, whose speech at Caesar’s funeral leads to civic unrest.
PORTIA- Female-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 40s. Brutus’ wife and the daughter of
the great statesman Cato, she works behind the scenes to protect Brutus.
CALPHURNIA- Female-identifying, any ethnicity, 30s- 60s. Caesar’s wife. She tries in
vain to stop Caesar from going to the senate on the Ides of March.
CASCA- Any gender or ethnicity, 30s- 60s. A Roman senator up on the latest gossip,
part of the conspiracy.
DECIUS/MESSALA- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A conniving senator who
convinces Caesar to head to the senate on the Ides of March/a soldier loyal to Brutus.
LUCIUS/YOUNG CATO- Any gender or ethnicity, teens- early 20s. Brutus’ young
servant who lulls him to sleep with song. Also a young soldier loyal to Brutus.
SOOTHSAYER/OCTAVIUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman citizen with
visions and inside information about the conspiracy against Caesar / Caesar’s
presumptive heir.
CINNA- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s– 40s. A senator who takes part in the conspiracy.
FLAVIUS/METELLUS/PINDARUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman tribune
angry at the citizens for their love of Caesar /Conspirator and a soldier in service to
Cassius.
MURELLUS/TREBONIUS/LUCILIUS- Any gender or ethnicity, 20s- 40s. A Roman
tribune angry at the citizens for their love of Caesar / Friend of Antony’s / Soldier loyal to
Brutus.
CICERO/PUBLIUS/LEPIDUS– Male identifying, any ethnicity, 40s– 70s. A celebrated
orator and senator not part of the conspiracy / Another senator / General allied with
Antony.