ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGENDARY MUSICAL COMEDY

at the Cambridge Battery

Directed by Jesse MacLean 

 

AS YOU LIKE IT 

a walkabout experience through Point Pleasant Park!

Adapted and Directed by Drew Douris-O'Hara

 

THE UNREHEARSED ROMEO AND JULIET

A one night only, unrehearsed presentation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy! 

 

Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) rehearsal begins June 10th 2025, opening July 5th, 2025, and closing Aug 31st, 2025. Shakespeare by the Sea performs outdoors in Point Pleasant Park, located in K'jipuktuk (Halifax, NS). SBTS productions run in repertory, with all actors appearing in multiple productions.

 

Shakespeare by the Sea seeks to create theatre that is inviting, inclusive, and accessible to all. In aiming to gather an ensemble that reflects the diverse community we serve, we strongly encourage submissions from artists of diverse cultural backgrounds, and will be prioritizing submissions from applicants who self-identify as members of underrepresented communities.

 

Submission Notes: (PLEASE READ!) 

• Please include any/all roles you wish to be considered for in your submission. In keeping with our casting by consent policy, actors will only be considered for roles which they submit for. 

• Former SBTS company members, or those known to the directors, are encouraged to submit for roles they are interested in and feel suited for. In keeping with our casting by consent policy, former company members will only be considered for roles which they submit for.

• All roles are open to any gender, and we are advocates of “non-traditional casting”.

• Applicants are asked to include their photo and resume in a single PDF. Actors are invited to remove their clothing measurements from their resumes, but please include your height. Thank you!

• Both shows involve singing, and in AS YOU LIKE IT, playing instruments is an asset. Actors are asked to list any instruments that they could play with their submission. 

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
November 15th, 2024 at 5:00PM

 

At this time SBTS is holding auditions in K'jipuktuk (Halifax, NS). Artists unable to audition in K’jipuktuk are welcome to submit, and may be invited to send a video audition.  

Further show details, content disclosures and full character descriptions can be found below.

 

We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

 

Applicants are asked to submit through the following Google form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xef90A7nue7oijjxOXPTj0IdRcmUAx8rklXEcvzs9-0/edit

 

Please direct any questions to Drew Douris-O’Hara (he/him), Associate Artistic Director: drew@shakespearebythesea.ca
 

SHOW DETAILS AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

 

ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGENDARY MUSICAL COMEDY

Based on the legend of Robin Hood

A collective creation by Shakespeare By The Sea

Music and Lyrics by Jeremy Hutton and Keiren MacMillan

Directed by Jesse MacLean 

Musical Director: Shanoa Phillips

 

SHOW DESCRIPTION: 

An original, and legendary, musical comedy inspired by the stories of the outlaw English folk hero Robin Hood. The script and score were originally collectively created at Shakespeare By The Sea in 2005, with various revisions and remounts taking place over the past 20 years in Halifax and Toronto. The production features Robin and his band of Merry Men singing hilarious yet epic songs and fighting hilarious yet epic sword fights, while they battle the forces of evil and greed, righteously stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, until nobody knows which is which anymore!

 

CHARACTER NOTES:

All Characters (except the role of Robin Hood) will be doubling as Ensemble (Merry Men, Goons, The Poor People of England).

 

Character age and vocal range requirements are generally not listed, unless they are specified in the script or score. The script is ours to play with, and we invite actors to think outside the traditional casting box when considering their interest. Character pronouns are listed, but all roles are open to those who submit for them.

 

All Characters will likely be required to perform some form of stage combat, ranging from hand-to-hand to swashbuckling sword fighting.

 

ROBIN HOOD (Character pronouns: he/him) 

A righteous, yet self-absorbed hero, returning home from the Crusades expecting a glorious welcome.

 

PRINCE JOHN (Character pronouns: he/him) 

The idiot brother of King Richard, who has taken over England while the King fights in the Crusades. Madly in love with Maid Marian.

Ensemble Roles: Merry Man/Goon/Poor Person of England

 

SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM (Character pronouns: he/him)

Prince John’s loyal sidekick, and lover of long walks in Sherwood Forest.

Ensemble Roles: Merry Man/Goon/Poor Person of England

 

WILL SCARLET (Character’s pronouns: she/her or they/them) 

Badass lady who leads the Merry Men. Has a solo song in the “soprano” and high belting range.

Ensemble Roles: Goon/Poor Person of England

 

MAID MARIAN (Character’s pronouns: she/her) 

Impossibly rich and prissy Maiden. Madly not in love with Prince John.

Ensemble Roles: Merry Man/Goon/Poor Person of England

 

LITTLE JOHN (Character pronouns: he/him)

Robin Hood’s loyal sidekick. The name is ironic, Little John is really big.

Ensemble Roles: Goon/Poor Person of England

 

SVEN (Character pronouns: he/him)

A random Swedish Merry Man.

Ensemble Roles: Goon/Poor Person of England

 

LEN/GOON #1/POOR #1 (Character pronouns: he/him) 

The merriest Merry Man, the bestest Goon, the poorest Poor. An Ensemble member who can quick-change with the best of them

 

KEN/GOON #2/POOR #2 (Character pronouns: he/him) 

The 2nd merriest Merry Man, the 2nd bestest Goon, the 2nd poorest Poor. An Ensemble member who can also quick-change with the best of them.

SHOW DETAILS AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

 

AS YOU LIKE IT: A Walkabout Experience through Point Pleasant Park

By WIlliam Shakespeare
Adapted and DIrected by Drew Douris-O’Hara

 

SHOW DESCRIPTION: 

Experience Shakespeare’s most whimsical play like never before in this special walkabout production! Audiences will travel alongside some of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters into the magical forest of Arden, where music abounds and love conquers all.

 

This Walkabout Experience will transform Point Pleasant Park into the Forest of Arden, where magic and transformation can happen at any moment. To paraphrase our friend Will: “All the PARK’s a Stage!”

 

CHARACTER NOTES: 

• Character doubling is subject to (and likely to) change during the casting process. Should you only be interested in half of a double-track as listed, please indicate which role you are interested in. 

• Character ages are not listed, as actors are invited to think outside of the traditional casting box for all characters. 

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

 

ROSALIND

Daughter to the banished Duke, Rosalind is the energetic engine of As You Like It. Rosalind is witty, passionate, stubborn, creative and joyous. One of Shakespeare’s greatest heroines and most notable “trouser roles”, Rosalind explores multiple expressions of gender. In the play, Rosalind is sometimes referred to as “lady” and sometimes as “boy”. We strongly encourage submissions from actors who are trans, non-binary, and/or gender expansive for this role.

 

OLIVER (or OLIVIA)/JAQUES

OLIVER/OLIVIA: The elder sibling of Orlando and head of the family following their father’s passing. Burdened with responsibility, Oliver/Olivia resents Orlando. In the forest they fall in love with Celia and embrace a rural life.

JAQUES: Banished alongside Duke Senior in the forest of Arden, “The Melancholy Jaques” is cynical and emotional. Jaques feels like an outsider, and is always quick with a witty response.

 

CELIA

The daughter to the new Duke, and cousin of Rosalind, Celia is fiercely loyal and determined. Celia is witty and fun, and beloved by those at court and in the forest.

 

TOUCHSTONE

The court jester, Touchstone is the wittiest fool around. Touchstone is transformed into a lover in the forest! 

 

ORLANDO

The youngest sibling in a wealthy family, Orlando is impulsive, determined and passionate. Orlando falls instantly in love with Rosalind, but needs some tutoring in the ways of romance. 

 

DUKE FREDERICK/DUKE SENIOR

DUKE FREDERICK: Usurps Duke Senior to rule at Court. Quick to Anger.  

DUKE SENIOR: Banished to the forest, Duke Senior is well suited to rural life! Duke Senior is a loving parent and respected leader. 

Skills: Singing and instruments are an asset

 

CHARLES THE WRESTLER/AUDREY/SECOND LORD

CHARLES THE WRESTLER: The greatest wrestler in the land. Strong and confident.

AUDREY: A shepherd in the forest, later the love interest of Touchstone. What Audrey lacks in cleverness is made up for in earnestness!

SECOND LORD: A companion to the banished Duke. 

Skills: Singing and instrument play is an asset. 

 

SILVIUS/AMIENS/OLIVER MARTEXT

SILVIUS: A young shepherd in the forest of Arden, sweet and innocent. In love with Phebe.

AMIENS: A companion to the banished Duke.
ADAM: Loyal servant to Orlando and Oliver/Olivia 

OLIVER MARTEXT: A very uptight member of the clergy

Skills: Singing and instrument play is an asset. 

 

PHEBE/LE BEAU/FIRST LORD/WILLIAM (Or WILMA) 

PHEBE: A shepherd in the forest. Beloved of Silvius. Feisty and confident.

LE BEAU: A servant to Duke Frederick. Loyal, but compassionate. 

FIRST LORD: A companion to the banished Duke. 

WILLIAM (or WILMA): A youth in the forest whose wisdom is “so-so”. In love with Audrey.