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
“A Season of Almost Shakespeare”
2022/2023
CAST SIZE WILL BE BETWEEN 30 TO 40 ACTORS