Announcing auditions for the April 2026 production of... 

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Mendy McMasters

Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1, 2026
from 11 AM to 2 PM

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ABOUT THE PLAY
In 44 BCE the most famous Roman in history was murdered. Shakespeare’s version of this story focuses on the senators who murdered Julius Caesar and the consequences of their actions. Shakespeare was living in a time of political uncertainty. Queen Elizabeth was aging, there was no heir to the English throne, her political enemies were everywhere, and consequently, there were many attempts on her life. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a cautionary tale about what happens when we use violence to solve our political problems. Brutus, Cassius, and the conspirators plan to kill the politically ambitious Caesar on the Ides of March. Caesar is repeatedly warned not to go to the capital, but he goes anyway and is assassinated by the conspirators; his friend Brutus delivers the final blow. This throws Rome into chaos and leads to civil war. Because we, like Shakespeare, live in a time of political uncertainty, this production will focus on the competing perceptions and the political questions that this play asks us to consider.

AUDITION DATES

Auditions will be held in 1-hour time blocks on Saturday & Sunday 1/31 & 2/1 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment click the link below.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please arrive hydrated and well rested. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Auditioners will have the opportunity to look over the lines before reading in front of directors.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15332038&appointmentType=87813006 

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM starting March 2, 2026 through April 9, 2026, with extended hours for tech week April 13 through 16. There will be a more detailed schedule at the auditions; please bring your calendar to check conflicts.

PERFORMANCES

Performances for this production will be Fridays and Saturdays April 17 through 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM, with a Sunday matinee on April 19 at 2 PM and a Thursday performance on April 23 at 7:30 PM.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Please refer to the partial breakdown below. Unless race/ethnicity is specific to the character and listed below, we are actively seeking ALL races and ethnicities for ALL roles. In addition, we strongly encourage gender non-conforming, gender fluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. 


Brutus - Politician and an idealistic conspirator. Most complex character in the play (30 to 40)

Cassius -  The mastermind behind Caesar’s assassination. Impulsive and a master manipulator (Any age)

Julius Caesar - Most powerful man (or woman) in Rome. Fears nothing. Battle hardened leader (50’s)

Mark Antony - A general in the army and a loyal friend to Caesar (30 to 40)

Octavius - Caesar’s nephew. Loyal to Caesar (20 to 30) this role will also double as Cobbler

Soothsayer - The soothsayer will have a larger part in this production. Can see into the future (Any age)

Lepidus - Third member of Antony and Octavius’ triumvirate (Any age) this role will also double as Act 1 Runner

Calphurnia - Married to Caesar, nervous and superstitious (30 to 40) this role will also double as a Plebeian in Act 3, scene 2, and also as Dardanus

Portia - Married to Brutus (Any age) this role will also double as a Plebeian in Act 3, scene 2, and also Soldier to Cassius


Ensemble: 

The ensemble (Plebeians, Soldiers, Petitioners) is essential to this production. Their energy and focus help to shape the production and it is vital to cast actors who have stamina and patience. We are looking for actors who can handle the physical demands of a number of violent scenes.

ROLES TO BE CAST

  • Brutus

  • Cassius

  • Mark Antony

  • Julius Caesar

  • Calphurnia/Plebeian (III,2)/Dardanus

  • Caesar’s Servant/Plebian/Caesar and Antony’s Soldier 4/Messenger

  • Portia/Plebeian (III, 2)/Soldier to Cassius

  • Lucius/Plebeian 5

  • Soothsayer

  • Casca/Messala

  • Cinna/soldier

  • Decius/soldier

  • Caius Ligarius/4th Plebeian

  • Metellus Cimber/soldier

  • Trebonius/Plebeian 6/Varro

  • Cicero/1st Plebeian

  • Flavius/2nd Plebeian/Volumnius

  • Marullus/3rd Plebeian/Pindarus

  • Lepidus/Act 1 runner

  • Octavius/Cobbler

  • Servant to Antony/Caesar and Anthony’s soldier 2

  • Servant to Octavius/Plebeian/Caesar and Anthony’s soldier 3

  • Titinius/Act 1 runner/Petitioner/Cassius’ soldier

  • Cinna the poet/Petitioner/Caesar and Anthony’s soldier 1