PSC 2026/27 Season Open Call Casting Announcement
Prague Shakespeare Company
2026-27 Season Auditions
The Prague Shakespeare Company, Guy Roberts Artistic Director, will be holding a series of open call auditions for the 2026-27 season at Divadlo na Pradle located at Besední 487, 118 00 Malá Strana, Prague 1, Czech Republic on the following dates for the following productions:
Thursday 7 May, 2026 from 11am-4pm (11:00-16:00) for: THE REVOLUTIONISTS, I AND YOU & ARTEMISIA
Monday 11 May, 2026 from 10am-3pm (10:00-15:00) for: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
Tuesday 2 June, 2026 from 11am-4pm (11:00-16:00) for: SHE KILLS MONSTERS & THE WOLVES
In addition to actors we are also seeking assistant directors, stage managers, crew and production assistants. Interested applicants are encouraged to come to the Open Call for an interview. Individuals not able to attend the open call may submit a link to a video self-tape audition of a Shakespeare monologue, no later than COB Friday 8 May, 2026 to info@pragueshakespeare.org
All productions will be performed in English.
All actors are asked to present either a scene attached below or one modern monologue in English. Ideally monologues should be no more than 2 minutes long. Please note, we are only considering Prague based-actors who may legally work in the Czech Republic for this production.
All fees and salaries negotiated individually based on the scope of work, length of service with PSC and professional experience.
English language proficiency, classical theatre experience and training essential.
Minorities and unique types especially encouraged to apply. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition. We are also seeking all races and ethnicities and actors with disabilities as well as able-bodied actors for all roles. At the audition, please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
Almost all rehearsals will exclusively take place during the daytime during the week and on weekends. Priority in casting will go to individuals who do not have any conflicts rehearsing 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.
All actors, directors, designers, musicians and stage managers who work with PSC are members of the PSC seasonal artistic company. The seasonal artistic company, under the guidance of the Artistic Director, work constantly together to explore a cohesive classical style. PSC provides an ensemble atmosphere for extended theatrical exploration wherein company members work as a group to develop skills and to perfect their craft through the continuity of several productions and ongoing training workshops. The quality of commitment demanded of the company members fosters a cohesiveness and intensity of approach to PSC’s classical repertoire.
The productions/roles we will be casting for are listed below:
THE REVOLUTIONISTS, part of our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival
by Lauren M. Gunderson
25 & 26 September and 8 & 9 October 2026
I AND YOU, part of our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival
by Lauren M. Gunderson
2, 3, 15, & 16 October 2026
ARTEMISIA, part of our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival
by Lauren M. Gunderson
4, 5, 13, & 14 November 2026
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMERBLEY, part of our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival
by Lauren M. Gunderson
3, 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12 December 2026
THE WOLVES
by Sarah DeLappe
5, 6, & 26 February and 6 & 27 March 2027
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Qui Nguyen
12, 13, & 27 February and 5 & 26 March 2027
Sides available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UASchhrjS2SVVzXTWimio-HG7YiMrdbb?usp=sharing
PLAY & CASTING BREAKDOWNS
THE REVOLUTIONISTS
Prague Shakespeare Company is excited to present the first production in our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival of plays: the explosive and brutal comedy – THE REVOLUTIONISTS. THE REVOLUTIONISTS is a whirling fantasia of a tale about four fiery, renegade women whose lives collide during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, activist Marianne Angelle, and former queen Marie Antoinette plot murder, try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris, and explore how we actually go about changing the world in this irreverent, brutal comedy.
Starring Elissa Levitt, Fedorah Philippeaux, and Bree Welch as Marie Antoinette.
Role available: Please note that breakdowns are a description of the character, not necessarily the actor who will play that character.
Actors are encouraged to audition for any role in which they are interested.
Charlotte Corday. Age 25. Badass country girl and assassin. Very serious, hardened by righteousness. Never been kissed.
I AND YOU
Prague Shakespeare Company is excited to present the second production in our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival of plays: an ode to youth, life, love, and the strange beauty of human connectedness: I AND YOU. One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline’s door bearing a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn’t been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. As these two let down their guards and share their secrets, this seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that has brought them together.
Roles available: Please note that breakdowns are a description of the character, not necessarily the actor who will play that character.
Actors are encouraged to audition for any role in which they are interested. The race of each character can be altered. The only essentiality is that the characters are not the same race.
ANTHONY, a boy, 17. He is neat, poised, mature for his age. African-American. He’s an “a” student, a team player, a nice guy. He’s not really great around girls. he takes his homework very seriously. when he likes something (jazz music) he is all in. Throughout the whole play he looks at Caroline like he’s trying to figure her out. Like he really needs to know who she is.
CAROLINE, a girl, 17. She is in comfy clothing, she does not expect company, she is sick but mainly just looks a little weak and frumpy. She doesn’t go out. She is cynical, over it, does not let a stray “feeling” near the surface. White.
ARTEMISIA
Prague Shakespeare Company is excited to present the third production in our 2026 Lauren M. Gunderson Festival of plays: ARTEMISIA. Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just seventeen, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschi nevertheless fought for her art and the freedom to make it on her own terms. Always contending with her father, consumed with passion for her lover, and ferociously devoted to her children, Artemisia is a modern woman before her time. Artemisia is a work of humor and warmth that celebrates the courage, artistry, and humanity of a woman who attacked the glass ceiling with every brush stroke.
Roles available: Please note that breakdowns are a description of the character, not necessarily the actor who will play that character.
Actors are encouraged to audition for any role in which they are interested.
Artemisia Gentileschi – (17) feisty, smart, strong, confident, frustrated, stuck — Artemisia stands as a woman ahead of her era, her extraordinary talents and unwavering commitment to her art transcending the conventional boundaries imposed upon women. Fearlessly diving into confrontations and unapologetically speaking her mind, she exudes an undeniable force. Doubles as: Prudenzia
Figlia – (16-20s) her daughter, sweet natured and mischievous — though perhaps in the shadow of her mother’s fierce spirit, she doesn’t seem bothered. She embodies a love that carries a lighter touch. Unlike her mother, she has been fortunate to escape the same suffering, benefiting from a new time with new opportunities and a greater degree of freedom. Yet, in her own unique manner, she radiates a captivating force – a force that is gentler in touch but resounds louder in its own right.
Artemesia Madre – (30s-50) feistier, smarter, stronger, more confident, quick-witted, fierce, talented, pioneering, intelligent — now in the later chapters of her life, has evolved into a more grounded version of her quick-witted and fiery younger self (though there’s plenty of that still there). Her years have only deepened her talents and pioneering spirit, making her a figure of profound intelligence and strength. She has been through many deep hardships in her life—she is not naive to believe those are over.
Prudenzia Madre – (40s) her mother – kind and steady, watchful, loyal, patient — She is a watchful presence, offering unwavering loyalty and patience to those she holds dear. With a heart that remains steadfast and a caring eye that never wavers, she is a comforting and supportive force in Artemisia’s life. Doubles as: Grand Duchess Christina of Lorraine, hilarious and flighty, commands every room she walks into, intoxicating — is a captivating presence, known for her infectious humor and flighty nature. With every step she takes, she effortlessly commands the attention of the room, leaving those around her enchanted by her intoxicating charm and wit. She, too, is a formidable woman adept at making the male-dominated world pay attention and bend.
Orazio – (40s-60s) her father – a talented and famous painter. He shares Artemisia’s strong-willed nature but leans towards a more brutish demeanor—he is often concerned with how he and the family appear to others. He carries an underlying sense of frustration, having very little ability to understand a daughter like Artemisia— though he recognizes her talent.
Francesco – (40s) Passionate, loyal, emotional — stands as a devoted lover, friend, and confidant to Artemisia. He is a genuinely good-hearted individual, brimming with passion, unwavering loyalty, and deep emotional sensitivity. His unwavering support and compassion make him a pillar of strength in Artemisia’s life. A really good guy.
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMERBLEY
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as it’s unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
Directed by Elissa Levitt
Roles available: Please note that breakdowns are a description of the character, not necessarily the actor who will play that character.
Actors are encouraged to audition for any role in which they are interested.
CHARACTERS (age of character, not necessarily the required age of the actor):
Mary Bennet (20). Intelligent, curious and lively. Not the plain boring girl she once was. She does not suffer fools. She may or may not be playing piano on stage, so there is a preference for someone with some piano playing aptitude.
Arthur deBourgh (25). Studious, awkward around women and large families. Prefers books to people. Recently inherited a large estate and has no idea what to do next.
Elizabeth Darcy (22). Married to Mr. Darcy. Confident, charming and witty, she is a fun lady of the house, who adores her sister, Jane.
Fitzwilliam Darcy (30). Loving, generous and smart (also very proper and a bit stiff.) Husband to Elizabeth.
Jane Bingley (24). Oldest Bennet daughter, married to Mr Bingley. Sweet, kind, and optimistic. Also 7 months pregnant.
Charles Bingley (25). Gracious, happy, always ready with a smile. Totally focused on Jane, the love of his life.
Lydia Wickham (17). Flirtatious, coy, and self-centered. Her marriage to Mr. Wickham is a sham, but she will not admit it.
Anne deBourgh (20s). Only daughter of the late Catherine deBourgh. Entitled, judgmental, and impatient.
THE WOLVES
Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
Directed by Genevieve Gionet
Roles available: THE WOLVES requires nine diverse female-identifying actors to play skilled high school soccer players. Soccer playing experience is not required but is a plus. The actors must train to learn the soccer skills required for the show. There is an additional role for a soccer mom, mother to one of the players, who only appears in the final scene, but who plays a pivotal role. The soccer mom needs no soccer skills. One character removes her shirt on stage (ala soccer great Brandi Chastain) and appears in a sports bra in one scene. Note that there is explicit dialogue and profanity in the play.
Please note that breakdowns are a description of the character, not necessarily the actor who will play that character.
Actors are encouraged to audition for any role in which they are interested.
#11: Midfield. Brainy, morbid, budding elitist, thoughtful. 17 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#00: Goalie. Intense performance anxiety, perfectionist, high achiever. 17 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#07: Striker. Too cool for school. Sarcastic, “fuck,” thick eyeliner. Almost 17 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#14: Midfield. #7s’ insecure sidekick. Just switched to contacts. 16 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#08: Defense. Childlike and determined to stay that way. 16 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#13: Midfield. Stoner, older pot dealer brother, into her wackiness. 16 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#25: Defense. Captain, Classic (ex.) coach’s daughter. 17 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#46: Bench. New girl, Awkward, different, just wants to fit in. 16 yrs. (presents as a woman)
#02: Defense. Innocent, unlucky, kind. 16 yrs. (presents as a woman)
Soccer Mom.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Roles available: All actors may play monsters and handle puppets and weapons as needed. Monologue suggestions are included in the character descriptions below.
TILLY EVANS (18-26, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying/Nonbinary/Genderfluid Character) to play mid-teens in; a lesbian tomboy in 1995 and fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
AGNES EVANS (25-35, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) to play mid-20s, Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, described as average and clueless to nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace her inner badass and lets her geek flag fly. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
CHUCK (18-26, All Ethnicities, Male Identifying Character) to play late teens, nerd with a half grunge rock and half comic con sensibility, runs a comic book store. Was friends with Tilly. As Dungeon Master he goes by “DM Biggs.” Considers himself a ladies man. Stage combat history is a plus, but not required.
MILES (25-35, All Ethnicities, Male Identifying Character) to play mid-20s, Agnes’ boyfriend, average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap. Also plays a mean gelatinous cube. Stage combat history is a plus, but not required.
VERA (25-35, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) to play mid-late 20s, High school guidance counselor; Agnes’s best friend. Blunt, foul mouthed, and short tempered. She’s not very good at her job. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
LILITH (18-26, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) to play late teens; popular girl next door and headmaster’s daughter in reality, heroic and sexy Demon Queen in fantasy. Described as “the perfect combination of beauty and brawn.” Tilly’s in game girlfriend. Stage combat history a plus, but not required. LOOKING AT ALL BODY TYPES FOR THIS ROLE!
KALIOPE (18-26, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character)to play late teens; an athletic Dark Elf; sexy spell caster; described as “rocking lady hotness,” collected, older soul. Often the compass of “logic” within the group. Emotionally detached in the world of the game, but wears her heart on her sleeve in reality. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
ORCUS (18-26, All Ethnicities, Male Identifying Character) to play late teens; Overlord of the Underworld, a lazy demon that has given up defending his treasure in favor of watching TV and snacking on Easy Cheese. May be a fan of a certain recreational herb. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
EVIL GABBI (18-26, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) to play late teens, evil bully succubi winged cheerleader with fangs. When at school, the same, minus the wings. Have a talent for dishing the harshest poison with sickly sweet tones. Dance and stage combat history a plus, but not required.
EVIL TINA (18-26, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) to play late teens, evil bully succubi winged cheerleader with fangs. When at school, the same, minus the wings. Have a talent for dishing the harshest poison with sickly sweet tones. Dance and stage combat history a plus, but not required.
STEVE (18-25, All Ethnicities, Male Identifying Character) to play late teens; a nerdy adventurer; in the fantasy world, he’s constantly finding himself getting killed in increasingly violent and humorous ways. In reality, he’s constantly finding himself getting shut down and pushed over in increasingly humorous ways. Stage combat history a plus, but not required.
NARRATOR/FARRAH (20-30, All Ethnicities, Female Identifying Character) a Narrator. She’s not unlike Cate Blanchett in “The Lord of the Rings.” In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. Doubles as Farrah, a faerie that lives in a forest; petite, evil, homicidal, kind of a jerk.
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