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The Ghostlight Stage Company Seeks PAID ACTORS for Upcoming Production of: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood 

Performance Venue: Keehner Park Amphitheater (7246 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069)

Rehearsal Space: Keehner Park Amphitheater 7246 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $15/hour for an approximate 62 hours (16 performance hours, 46 rehearsal hours)

Production: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood

Director: Aiden Dalton

Synopsis: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood is an action-packed, side-splitting adaptation of the timeless classic. With thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be.

Production Schedule:

• 1st Rehearsal: on or around May 4, 2024
• Opens: May 17, 2024
• Closes: May 19, 2024
• Rain Dates: May 23-25, 2024

Weekend rehearsals will most likely be in 6 hour blocks during the day. Weeknight rehearsals will be from approx. 6pm-10pm. Additionally, May 14 and May 16 will have rehearsal time during the day (approx. 11am-4pm). Performances will have 6pm call times and start at 7pm for evening shows, and have call times of 1pm with a 2pm start time for matinees.

PLEASE NOTE ACTORS WILL BE ASKED TO BE OFF BOOK BY THE FIRST REHEARSAL.

Auditions: March 10, 2024 from 1:30pm-8pm, with possible callbacks on March 17, 2024.

Video submissions will also be accepted. See details below.

Audition Location: Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy: 2511 Essex Pl, Rm 282B, Cincinnati 45206

What to prepare: Please prepare two comedic monologues, one classic and one contemporary.

Submission Instructions: To submit for an in-person audition slot or to submit an audition video please use this google form: https://forms.gle/gmdPDUKR7SMhGwwXA

Video Submission: Video auditions will be accepted on a rolling basis from now until March 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Please slate your name and where you are based before starting your audition materials. To submit, use the same audition google form link above.

Breakdown:

Actors can be cis or trans. Ages are flexible. All actors will play multiple roles. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ performers to submit their work, as we seek to uplift the voices of underrepresented artists.

• Robin Hood: (Male, Mid-20s, Any Ethnicity)- The iconic hero, he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
• Maid Marian: (Female, Mid-20s, Any Ethnicity) – The best archer in all of England. Noble and Independent. 
• Friar Tuck: (Any Gender, 30s to 40s, Any Ethnicity)- The narrator, an earnest warrior, and Robin’s guide. 
• Deorwynn (pronounced “Deer-Win”) : (Female, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity)- A fiery young woman deeply affected by the tyranny of her government. 
• Little John: (Any Gender, 20s to 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The Strongest Fighter in Nottingham, simple but a heart of gold.
• Sir Guy of Gisbourne: (Male, 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The current Earl of Nottingham, vile and cruel. Willing to do anything to achieve his ends.
• The Sheriff of Nottingham: (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) – A cowardly enforcer of the tyrannical government.
• Prince John: (Any Gender, 20s to early 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The usurper of the English throne, completely self absorbed. Willing to do anything to retain his newfound power.

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.