Audition Casting Call
Shakespeare’s “THE TEMPEST”
Upcoming Auditions for Shakespeare’s “THE TEMPEST” by The Murwillumbah Theatre Company
will take place on Tuesday 25-Nov-2025 at 6.30pm onwards at Murwillumbah Civic Centre
Call backs ( if required ) will be for Thursday 27-Nov from 6:30pm at 23/9 Kite Crescent, Sth Murwillumbah
ALL are welcome with a love for acting or willingness to learn
and enthusiasm for the project
We are also looking for anyone Interested in backstage, stage design, set design, costumes and make-up,
We would love to see our Theatre family grow with new members.
PERFORMANCES are Fri & Sat evenings 7:30pm , Sun matinee 2:00pn
13 to 15Mar26. – 20 to 22Mar26 – 27 to 29Mar26
SCRIPT
The Script has been adapted to 3/4 length to be more audience-friendly
The TEMPEST is Shakespeare’s final play where he conjures the dramatic Tempest
to bring Prospero’s enemies under his magical power
This is an engaging comedy about betrayal, a plot for revenge,
incompetence of drunkards, the enchantment of young love
and over-arching all ~~ the power of the magic arts
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR FUTHER INFO –
CONTACT the Director – Kevin West mb – 0417795944, Em – kevinwest@aapt.net.au
If you are an experienced actor unable to attend the scheduled Audition but still interested
then please contact the Director
If you are attending the Audition it would assist organisation on the night
if you could pre-advise by email with some info on your past experience and which role you are interested in
If you are interested in a particular part we can issue parts of the script for your preparation
Otherwise ALL will be given the opportunity for a cold read on stage
CHARACTER LIST:
INHABITANTS OF THE DESERTED ISLAND
PROSPERO, Magician and Lord over the Island ~ the former deposed Duke of Milan
Proud, Powerful character – dominates the entire play
( M – age to suit as father to Miranda preferably 50 + )
MIRANDA, Prospero’s daughter
Innocent. Unworldly, playful – has spent her life isolated on the island since the age of 3
( F – age to suit match with Ferdinand – preference approx 16~18 ish
but could be young woman if match to an older Ferdinand )
ARIEL, a spirit, servant to Prospero
A magic-being, Lively, Other-wordly, sometimes Weaves magic by dance
( any age – M or F )
CALIBAN, a native of the island,now Prospero’s slave
A down-trodden but resentful slave ~ threatening unpredictable savage
– make-up and movement as grotesque native ( M – any age )
THE NOBLES WHO ARE SHIPWRECKED DURING THE TEMPEST
ALONSO, King or Queen of Naples
Regal, ( M/F – mature age to suit parent of Ferdinand – written and preferred as M but could be F )
FERDINAND, Prince of Naples
The Handsome Prince ( M – slightly older than Miranda
say 18~20 preferred but could be older to match with an older Miranda )
SEBASTIAN, Alonso’s brother
A royal, envious of Alonso’s crown ( M any age )
ANTONIO, Duke of Milan and Prospero’s brother
Ambitious, Scheming, Treacherous ( M – any age but say 35 + )
GONZALO, Councillor to Alonso and friend to Prospero
Dignified, Trustworthy, Academic ( M – age 45+ prefer to be oldest cast member )
SHIPS CREW AND SERVENTS ALSO SHIPWRECKED
BOATSWAIN
Robust, No Nonsence Tradesman-like ( M – any age older than 30 )
MARINERS, SHIP MASTER
General chorus doubled up from other roles
TRINCULO, Alonso’s servant
Comedic, Smaller Stature, Butt of the Joke ( M – any age )
STEPHANO, Alonso’s butler
Comedic, Tall or Rotund Stature, Bully of the Joke ( M – any age )
GODS FOR MAGIC WEDDING MASQUE
IRIS
Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and a divine messenger ( F prefer able or willing to dance – any age )
CERES
Ceres goddess of fertility, harvest, and bounty of nature. ( F prefer able or willing to dance- any age )
JUNO
Juno goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth,
and is considered the queen of the gods ( F prefer able or willing to dance – any age )
DANCERS / SPRITES
DANCERS who, as spirits, also Iris, Ceres, Juno, Nymphs,
and who, in other scenes, take the roles of “islanders” and of hunting dogs
Dancers ( F preferred – youth preferred )
assume 3 or 4 performers as Sprites
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will commence early December 2025 then break for Xmas – New Year and resume early Jan 2026
Rehearsals will be twice a week – ( Mondays and Wednesdays ) or ( Tuesdays and Thursdays )
( This will be decided by concensus at the first read though when the cast is decided )
a few other weekend dates will be added in the early stages such as full script read through
and later as we get closer to showtime.
Rehearsals will be scheduled for specific scenes So that only those in the scheduled scenes will be required
Full attendance is required for the Bump-In week Sun 8Mar26 to Wed 10Mar26
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES are Fri & Sat evenings 7:30pm , Sun afternoon 2:00pm
13 to 15Mar26. – 20 to 22Mar26 – 27 to 29Mar26