The Merry Wives of Windsor

Saturday, April 1 at 12:00 pm

Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00 pm

(Please sign up for an audition time by calling Anita at 319-235-0367 or emailing anita.ross@wcpbhct.org)

Performance Dates June 21 - 25

 

PLAY BACKGROUND

Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor  is a rollicking comedy of marriage, wealth, jealousy, and lies. These wives are merry but merciless as they take on Sir John Falstaff who plans on wheedling his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, the wives of two wealthy men. It’s the women, however, who pull the strings in this Shakespeare-meets-Real Housewives farce. 

 

AUDITION DETAILS

Please prepare a comedic Shakespearean monologue of 1-2 minutes to perform for initial auditions. Please visit Shakespeare’s monologues at www.shakespeare-monologues.org  for suggestions.

 Video submissions and virtual auditions are acceptable; all must be sent or scheduled by April 4. Please contact Anita at anita.ross@wcpbhct.org for questions, scheduling, or concerns.

 

Seeking a total of 15-21 performers; doubling/tripling of roles possible.

All ethnicities welcome, identifying genders and approximate stage ages are listed by character. 

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Sir John Falstaff (He/Him/His)(40+) Knight and former drinking buddy of a young Prince Henry. Lovable and portly scoundrel who thinks he can seduce married women to access their husband’s money.

Mistress Alice Ford (She/Her/Hers)(30s-40s) Lady of Windsor, known for her virtue. Married to Francis Ford.

Mistress Margaret Page (She/Her/Hers)(40s-50s) Lady of Windsor and friend to Mistress Ford. Married to George Page and mother of Anne and William.

Francis Ford (He/Him/His)(30s-40s) Gentleman of Windsor, known for his jealousy. Married to Mistress Alice Ford.

George Page (He/Him/His)(40s-50s) Gentleman of Windsor, interested in all sorts of sport. Married to Mistress Margaret Page and father of Anne and William.

Sir Hugh Evans (He/Him/His)(50+) Welsh parson and teacher.

Doctor Caius (He/Him/His)(30s-40s) Combative French physician and unsuccessful suitor of Anne Page.

Mistress Quickly (She/Her/Hers)(25-40) Bold and sassy employee of Doctor Caius.

Robert Shallow (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(50+) Self-righteous country justice. Possible doubling as a Fairy.

Abraham Slender  (He/Him/His)(20s-30s) Bumbling cousin of Shallow and unsuccessful suitor of Anne Page.

Mistress Anne Page (She/Her/Hers)(late teens-20s) Debutante daughter of the Pages, learning how to spread  her own wings.

Fenton (He/Him/His)(late teens-20s) High-born gentleman, friend of Prince Henry, and suitor of Anne Page.

Nym (He/Him/His)(late teens-20s)  Follower and friend of Falstaff, an honest rogue.

Robert (He/Him/His)(late teens-20s)  Landscaper of the Fords.

Pistol (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(20s-30s)Follower and friend of Falstaff, acerbic but noble.

Rugby (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(20s-30s) Employee of Doctor Caius, loyal.

John (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(20s-30s)Housekeeper of the Fords.

William (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(teens-30s)Youngest son of the Pages.

Robin (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(teens-30s) Page of Falstaff, adored by Mistress Page.

Simple (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(teens-30s)Errand person to Slender.

Host of the Garter Inn (He/Him/His; She/Her/Hers; They/Their/Theirs)(30+) Business owner and busybody. Possible doubling as a Fairy

 

WCP/BHCT is committed to a policy of open auditions. Our success depends on the full participation of talented and committed people, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please contact Anita at anita.ross@wcpbhct.org if you would like to read this play.

 

Musical Theatre Showcase

Thursday, April 27 from 5:30-9:00 pm

Friday, April 28 from 5:30-9:00 pm

Video submission can be sent to 

chloe.ryann.anderson@gmail.com

April 1 through 26 at 11:59 pm

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Monday, May 8 at 6:00 pm

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Monday, June 12 at 6:00 pm

Performance Dates September 8 - 17

 

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Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 pm

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