Casting Adults and Teens (16+)

We warmly welcome and encourage all identities, ethnicities, and abilities to audition.

AUDITIONS:

Video Auditions:  Accepting now - March 8

In Person Auditions:  By appointment at One Stage Studio (Fremont, CA).

Audition Form:  Click HEREto download.

Callbacks by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:  Sept. 27 - Oct. 22, 2027 (Monday - Friday @ 6:30-9:30pm)

TECH WEEK:  Oct. 25 - Oct. 28 (One Stage Studio, Fremont, CA)

PERFORMANCES:  Oct. 29 - Nov. 14 (Fri @ 7pm/Sat @ 7pm/Sun @2pm) (One Stage Studio, Fremont, CA)

Please note your availability and schedule conflicts will affect final casting decisions.

WHAT TO PREPARE

In Person Auditions:

Prepare 1-1.5 min classical monologue.

Video Submissions:

Please begin by stating your name and what monologue you will be performing. Make sure you are well lit and are in focus, and are in the frame from your waist up. Email your video, headshot, resume (if you have one), and audition form with subject line "Macbeth Audition Submission" to admin@onestagetheatre.org.

All roles are volunteer and NON-AEA.

SYNOPSIS:

The sad story of a basically good man and his loyally ambitious wife who yield to evil in their quest for power is one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. After the three witches prophesize that Macbeth will be king of Scotland, Lady Macbeth’s relentless determination to have this prophecy come true starts the pair on a dark, murderous warpath. Once started, Macbeth’s fear about the witches’ other predictions leads him to carry out more and more murders. Besieged with guilt and realizing the horrors of what they are doing, Macbeth and his lady are trapped in a self-created nightmare. Lady Macbeth becomes so isolated and tormented about the chain of events she unleashed that she eventually kills herself, while Macbeth becomes a compulsive and fearful murderer and tyrant until the witches’ final prophecy of Macbeth’s death comes to fruition. This timeless play of temptation, crime and punishment brilliantly exposes its readers to the pure evil that can accompany fallen humanity.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

All roles are available.

Macbeth

A Scottish general whose ambition leads him to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. His character evolves from a noble warrior to a tyrant consumed by guilt and paranoia.

Lady Macbeth

Macbeth's wife, who is equally ambitious and manipulative. She pushes Macbeth to commit murder but later succumbs to guilt and madness.

Banquo

Macbeth's friend and fellow general. He represents the moral compass of the play and is wary of the witches' prophecies. His ghost haunts Macbeth, symbolizing guilt.

King Duncan

The benevolent king of Scotland, whose murder marks the beginning of Macbeth's tyranny. His death symbolizes the disruption of natural order.

Macduff

A nobleman who becomes Macbeth's nemesis. He seeks revenge for Duncan's murder and ultimately kills Macbeth, restoring order to Scotland.

The Witches

Mysterious figures who prophesy Macbeth's rise to power and downfall. They embody the theme of fate versus free will.

Malcolm

Duncan's son, who represents rightful leadership. He eventually leads the rebellion against Macbeth to reclaim the throne.