Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is required to work on a New Muses Theatre Company production in any capacity through the end of the 2021-22 Season. To find a vaccination appointment in Washington State please visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
"Vaccinated" is defined as an individual who has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Casting Call
2021-22 Season: Shakespeare's WAR OF THE ROSES
New Muses Theatre Company is pleased to announce a non-union general casting call for roles in our summer productions of Shakespeare's WAR OF THE ROSES.
We are casting actors to join our repertory company to perform William Shakespeare's HENRY V, HENRY VI, and RICHARD III at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. Most actors will perform in multiple productions depending on the needs of the show and personal conflicts. Actors can indicate their availability on the audition form.
Each production will be filmed and released for on-demand streaming after the end of the live run.
We are requesting that all actors interested in this project please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 7pm on Saturday, May 7th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, May 9th in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute classical monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/kuDYCWTvmswLXtma6
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on the evening of May 7th and inviting actors to callbacks via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
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Actors who previously submitted during our August 2021 general auditions or who have performed with New Muses within the last five years can update their availability through this form: https://forms.gle/rWwmjMH8E2vPXcUr5 rather than submitting new materials.
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Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
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Proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is required to work on a New Muses Theatre Company production in any capacity through the end of the 2021-22 Season. To find a vaccination appointment in Washington State please visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
"Vaccinated" is defined as an individual who has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots will be required if recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.
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SCHEDULE:
William Shakespeare's
HENRY V
First Rehearsal: May 11
Opening: June 10
Closing: June 24
William Shakespeare's
HENRY VI
First Rehearsal: June 14
Opening: July 8
Closing: July 24
William Shakespeare's
RICHARD III
First Rehearsal: July 12
Opening: August 12
Closing: August 28
The roles of HENRY V and RICHARD III have been cast.
The vast majority of roles in this season can and will be gender-bent, actors of all gender identities are encouraged to submit for all roles that interest them. ALL roles are open to actors of any ethnicity. Actors of the global majority are especially encouraged to audition.
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Compensation: All actors and crew in each production will receive a share of net profit from ticket sales.
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ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Celebrating their thirteenth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn. Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging stories featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series. New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma's Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
We are casting actors to join our repertory company to perform William Shakespeare's HENRY V, HENRY VI, and RICHARD III at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma. Most actors will perform in multiple productions depending on the needs of the show and personal conflicts. Actors can indicate their availability on the audition form.
Each production will be filmed and released for on-demand streaming after the end of the live run.
We are requesting that all actors interested in this project please submit a 1-2 minute monologue via video in lieu of in-person auditions. Video auditions will be accepted until 7pm on Saturday, May 7th. In-person callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, May 9th in Tacoma.
To audition:
1. Film a 1-2 minute classical monologue and upload to an online video service. (Unlisted YouTube videos are preferred.)
2. Email a headshot and resume to casting@newmuses.com
3. Fill out our digital audition form including a link to your video at https://forms.gle/kuDYCWTvmswLXtma6
We will be looking at all the video submissions together in one sitting on the evening of May 7th and inviting actors to callbacks via email over the weekend. Please add casting@newmuses.com to your address book to avoid missing a callback email due to spam filters.
---
Actors who previously submitted during our August 2021 general auditions or who have performed with New Muses within the last five years can update their availability through this form: https://forms.gle/rWwmjMH8E2vPXcUr5 rather than submitting new materials.
---
Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written; actors need not personally match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.
---
Proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is required to work on a New Muses Theatre Company production in any capacity through the end of the 2021-22 Season. To find a vaccination appointment in Washington State please visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
"Vaccinated" is defined as an individual who has received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots will be required if recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.
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SCHEDULE:
William Shakespeare's
HENRY V
First Rehearsal: May 11
Opening: June 10
Closing: June 24
William Shakespeare's
HENRY VI
First Rehearsal: June 14
Opening: July 8
Closing: July 24
William Shakespeare's
RICHARD III
First Rehearsal: July 12
Opening: August 12
Closing: August 28
The roles of HENRY V and RICHARD III have been cast.
The vast majority of roles in this season can and will be gender-bent, actors of all gender identities are encouraged to submit for all roles that interest them. ALL roles are open to actors of any ethnicity. Actors of the global majority are especially encouraged to audition.
---
Compensation: All actors and crew in each production will receive a share of net profit from ticket sales.
---
ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Celebrating their thirteenth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn. Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging stories featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series. New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma's Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
New Muses Casting Policies
Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for roles in New Muses Theatre Company productions. Color-blind, gender-blind, and gender-bent casting is standard practice. Information given on age, gender, etc. is specific to the character as originally written, actors need not match the character in age, gender-identity, etc. to submit or be considered. Unless otherwise specified all roles are open to actors of any ethnicity.*
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
New Muses is comprised of a seasonal company of theatre artists and tenured artistic associates joining together to produce intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience. Some roles, up to and including the full cast of a production, may be cast from the company in advance of open auditions. All roles which have been cast prior to open auditions are noted in the audition announcement. Actors may also be drawn from the company to fill roles after open auditions as needed.
*Characteristics including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, and age as specifically dictated by the playwright are protected by federal copyright law and any changes require New Muses to obtain written permission from the copyright holder.
