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It takes a village.
The Village Theater is producing the Chicago premiere of Boy My Greatness
BOY MY GREATNESS
By Zoe Senese-Grossberg
Directed by Emily Newmark
What happened to the boys who played Shakespeare’s women? In the summer of 1606, six boy players warm up, run lines, gossip, and fall in and out of love all in between rehearsals for the premieres of Antony and Cleopatra and Twelfth Night. As the plague and rising religious conservatism threaten their way of life, they are all forced to reconsider their futures on the stage.
Material to Prepare:
Please submit a classical monologue (Shakespeare highly encouraged) and a contemporary monologue. The full tape should not exceed 3 minutes. Submit via this form: https://forms.gle/PP7eUjtNua9Xs5tz5
Please do not email us with your audition materials unless you encounter an issue with the google form.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals will begin in mid September.
Performances will run Nov 12th — Nov 23rd.
Rehearsal space TBD, performances will be held at Chicago Dramatists.
Actors must be available for all performances, tech, and rehearsals. We will try our best to accommodate your schedule, within reason.
Character Type/Restrictions:
HARRY — About 17, a boy-player, currently playing Viola, becoming a true leading-man type.
HAL — About 17, a boy-player, currently playing Olivia, pretty obviously effeminate.
TOM — About 22, a boy-player, currently playing Cleopatra, his final female role.
JOHN — About 30, a former boy-player, currently playing Orsino, he is a married man with children.
SAMUEL — About 22, a former boy-player, currently a Puritan preacher, he debuted the role of Rosalind in his youth.
ROBIN — About 12, a boy-player, currently playing Octavia and Maria, he is well-trained from a young age.
Note about casting: Actors of any gender can play any role and probably should. We are hoping to cast each role older than written. (Actors ages 18-50). Trans, Non-Binary, Queer, and POC actors are especially encouraged to audition. Performers of all backgrounds and identities are welcome and encouraged to submit.
To apply for this job please visit www.the-village-theater.com.