STAGE DOOR SERIES AUDITIONS

 
 

Auditions: Wednesday, November 12

ABOUT THE PLAY

Gamut Theatre’s STAGE DOOR SERIES Presents

Edward III

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Emily MacLeod, PhD

Edward III, published anonymously in 1596, has become increasingly accepted by scholars as written (at least in part) by William Shakespeare. In this play, King Edward finds himself besieged on two fronts: to the south, France is disputing his claim to the throne, and in the north, the Scots are advancing on a castle held by the young, beautiful Countess of Salisbury, wife of the Earl of Salisbury. After driving back the Scottish army, Edward falls passionately in love with the countess and attempts to bed her. When he finally accepts that her no means no, he sets off to subdue France instead, rather more successfully.

Performance Dates: January 16 - 18 | 2026

Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm | Sunday at 2:30 PM


IMPORTANT NOTE: The performance will be a staged reading (not memorized) with limited rehearsals on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons/evenings.



COMPENSATION

All Stage Door Series shows are cast entirely of volunteers. At this time, Gamut cannot provide housing accommodations for actors.


AUDITION DATE

Open Auditions will be held Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

No callbacks are scheduled at this time.

If you have an interest in auditioning but cannot make this audition time, please contact us at info@gamuttheatre.org to discuss other options.


AUDITION LOCATION

Auditions will be held at Gamut Theatre Group, 15 N Fourth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Street parking is free after 5:00 PM and all day Sunday. The auditions will take place in the Alexander Grass Second Stage at Gamut Theatre, a ¾ thrust stage with minimal theatrical lighting.


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURE

  • Perform one classical monologue no more than 2 minutes in length. The monologue does not need to be memorized, but you must understand what you are saying.

  • Review the character descriptions listed below.

  • Complete the digital AUDITION FORM found at the bottom of this page.

  • Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled audition time.

  • Optional: bring a headshot (head and shoulders photo) and a resume.

  • NOTE: Actors must be 16 years or older to audition.



WE ARE AUDITIONING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Any person auditioning may be considered for any role. Casting is flexible and open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, etc.

Edward III: King of England. The rightful King of France and an amazing poet (in his opinion). 

Queen Philippa: His wife. Leading an army against the Scots, while pregnant.

Prince Edward: His son. A warrior-in-training.  

Robert of Artois: A French ally of the English.

Sir James Audley: A mentor to Prince Edward.

King Jean II de Valois: King of France, and wants it to stay that way.

Prince Charles: The Dauphin, also wants it to stay that way. 

King David II of Scotland: FREEEEDOM!

The Countess of Salisbury: an English prisoner in Scotland…and captor of King Edward’s heart.

Ensemble of Frenchmen, Heralds, Messengers, Captains, the Dead King of Bohemia, etc.



REHEARSALS

Rehearsals for Edward III will begin in early December, break for the holidays, and resume in January. Gamut Theatre rehearsals generally occur weekday evenings and weekend afternoons or evenings. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. Please indicate what time you would be able to start rehearsing on weekdays and weekends on your AUDITION FORM found at the bottom of this page. If you have a pre-existing conflict that prevents you from attending any rehearsals, please indicate this on your audition form. Sometimes (but not always) we can schedule around things if we know the situation in advance. Scheduling conflicts reported after auditions may not be accommodated. If you repeatedly miss rehearsals, your role will be recast.

Please be honest and accurate regarding any conflicts you think you might have.

Actors must be available for ALL performances.



ABOUT THE STAGE DOOR ENSEMBLE

The Gamut Stage Door Ensemble was created to foster collaboration among local theatre artists and to encourage the production of theatrical works that meet the Stage Door mission—that is, to explore the relationship between classic stories and modern expectations by developing fresh approaches to traditional themes, mindfully challenging theatrical conventions, supporting local artists, and connecting with our audience.

While the Stage Door Series maintains the professional theatrical standard of Gamut Theatre, all participation in Stage Door productions is volunteer, and admission for every production is by donation only, as defined by our motto: “Come as you are; pay what you will.”


MISSION AND INCLUSIVITY 

All actors regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and/or disability are encouraged to apply. Gamut Theatre is an ADA-accessible facility, and we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations to facilitate access, such as welcoming interpreters when they are needed and providing audition materials in advance to artists with disabilities. Gamut Theatre Group’s mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways. Our vision is a world where all people cherish classic stories and share them with future generations. If you are an actor who believes in our mission and shares our vision, please audition for Gamut Theatre’s Stage Door Series’ production of Shakespeare’s Edward III.

AUDITION FORM