Audition Information – Rosencrantz & Guildenstern


HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL

THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT 

AUDITIONS for the Fall 2022 Main Stage Production of:

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN

ARE DEAD

Written by Tom Stoppard

Stage Manager:  Chloe Thompson

Directed by Mr. Scott D. Pafumi

Audition Days:  Monday, Sept. 12 or Tuesday, Sept. 13 – Drama Room

Sign up on the Theatre Callboard – 3pm to 5:00 pm time slots

Callbacks:  Wed, Sept. 14, 3pm–5pm

1st Cast meeting:  Thurs. Sept. 15, 3pm-5pm

Production dates: November 18-20, 2022 

What you need to know and do:

  • You can either:

*Prepare, memorize, and present a solo 1 to 2-minute modern comic monologue taken from a published play of the last 100 years.  Avoid monologues from R&G are Dead.

*Prepare, memorize, and present a partnered 2 to 4-minute comic duet scene taken from a published play of the last 100 years. Avoid scenes from R&G are Dead.

  • You should read the play R&G are Dead and have a good sense of the characters and plot.  Questions about the play will be asked at the auditions.  Copies are available in the black box/drama room – but may not be taken from the room.
  • Sign up for a 5-minute audition time slot, prior to the actual audition.  There will be sign-up posters hung on the Callboard by Wednesday, Sept. 7.
  • There are 2 different days to choose from in selecting your audition time slot, either Monday, Sept. 12th or Tuesday, 13th.  You only need to come one of these days.
  • Audition time slots will begin promptly at 3:00, and will go until 5:00, by calling in (6) auditioners at a time, in the order they signed up.  
  • Please arrive at your audition 20 minutes prior to your sign up time!
  • On Tuesday night, Sept. 13th, there will be a CALLBACK list posted on the HHS Theatre Socials (Instagram/Schoology) by 7pm, showing names of auditioners who have been chosen to attend Callback audition on Wednesday Sept. 14th, from 3-5pm.  
  • Students must arrange transportation home for these audition days. 
  • Avoid the use of props and dress professionally (no jeans, sneakers, shirts with writing).
  • All auditions will be held in the Drama Room/Black Box – C-119.
  • Be prepared to fill out an Audition form for desired roles & listing previous experience.
  • FINAL CAST LIST will be posted Wednesday, Sept. 14th, by 8pm on the website.
  • Please be sure to initial the official copies of the CALLBACK AND CAST LISTS, posted on the CALLBOARD outside the Drama Room.
  • 1st Cast Meeting is Thursday afternoon, Sept. 15th, 3pm to 5pm, in the Drama Room.
  • The CAST size will be between 30 to 40 actors. 

For any further questions, contact Mr. Pafumi, Theatre Arts Director 

email:  sdpafumi@fcps.edu

SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS

CAST OF CHARACTERS

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

HERNDON HS THEATRE 

Role Description Gender

LEADS (4)

Rosencrantz Courtier & schoolmate to Hamlet M/F

Guildenstern Courtier & schoolmate to Hamlet M/F

The Player Theatre troupe leader M/F

Hamlet Prince of Denmark F

SUPPORTING (8)

Gertrude Queen of Denmark M

Claudius King of Denmark F

Polonius Court Advisor F

Horatio best friend to Hamlet F

Ophelia daughter to Polonius M

Alfred Player Troupe member M

Player King Player Troupe Member F

Fortinbras Prince of Norway M

ENSEMBLES

The Player Troupe (10) actors, musicians, clowns M/F

Soldiers of Norway (8) royal knights M/F

Royal Attendants (4) courtiers/ladies in waiting F

Soldiers of Denmark (2) royal knights M

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“A Season of Almost Shakespeare”

2022/2023

CAST SIZE WILL BE BETWEEN 30 TO 40 ACTORS