A King and No King: Audition Information

Audition Dates

• Monday, August 25, 7–10pm

• Tuesday, August 26, 7–10pm

• Callbacks on Thursday, August 28, 7–10pm

If you can't make any of the audition slots work, you can submit a video audition. For details about how to do that, email us at auditions@theatreatfirst.org.

General Audition Info

A King and No King is a Jacobean tragicomedy from 1619. The A plot involves a king who returns victorious from a long war and sees his grown up sister, and oh no! She’s super hot! And oh no! She is equally into him! But don’t worry, everything ends happily and legally. The B plot involves the conquered prince who is brought to marry the princess, but who is already promised to his true love. The C plot involves a cowardly Captain who has accidentally and unwillingly acquired a reputation for valor. Hijinks ensue.

Preparation: No monologues are requested for this audition. The audition sides we will be using are available below. If you have trouble accessing these files, please email auditions@theatreatfirst.org and we will send them to you. Printed copies of audition sides will be provided at auditions.

Actors are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with audition sides prior to arriving. The Jacobean period was just after Shakespeare’s height and the language may sound weird at first read, so it is a good idea to try the sides out loud to get used to it. Feel free to ask any questions during auditions, including about the language and its meaning.

Casting: All roles are open. Theatre@First is committed to casting in identity-conscious ways. Actors of any gender will be considered for each role. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, gender presentation, or disability in casting. All auditioners will be given equal opportunity. If you cannot make auditions or require additional accommodations, please let us know when completing the audition sign-up form. For more information regarding Theatre@First’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels, visit our EDI and Anti-Racism page.

Performance dates are November 14–16 and 20–23.

Auditions are by appointment only. Please fill in the form below to make an appointment. Be prepared to stay for the full hour of your time slot.

Audition Location: Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville – just up College Ave. from the Davis Square T stop.

The audition space is not wheelchair-accessible.

Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.