AUDITIONS for The Three Musketeers
a drama adapted by Linda Alper, Douglas Langworthy, and Penny Metropulos, from the novel by Alexandre Dumas
produced by Green Valley Theatre Company
directed by Christopher Cook
WHEN: Monday June 3 @ 7:00pm
WHERE: Cal Cap Studios Black Box
9845 Horn Rd Sacramento, CA 95827, Suite 100
Video submissions will NOT be accepted, in-person auditions only.
WHAT TO BRING/PREPARE:
> If you want to fill out the audition form ahead of time, you can do so HERE
> Resume, if not submitted online ahead of time
> Headshot, if available (don’t go get one just for this), and if not submitted online ahead of time.
> List of rehearsal conflicts, if not submitted online ahead of time. Please review all pertinent dates. Availability will be a key factor in casting.
> No monologue is required. There will be readings from the script only. Sides will be assigned and distributed at the audition, or can be printed and brought with you for those who submit audition forms at least 48 hours before auditions.
> Appropriate footwear and clothing for the stage fighting portion of the audition.
> If auditioning for Madame De Chevreuse, be prepared to sing about one minute of a folk tune of your choice acapella.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Please arrive at the auditions on time to receive specific instructions.
Only auditioners are permitted in the theatre and lobby- no guests/observers.
Auditioners who fill out our online audition form HERE at least 48 hours before auditions will receive sides prior to the audition.
Actors that do not submit their form by that date may still attend and will fill out a form in person and will be assigned sides at the audition.
We will assign you scene partners for reading- you’ll have time to read through the scene with your assigned group and will be called group by group into the theatre to read for the audition panel.
You may be asked to read for a role you aren’t auditioning for to round out a group, and due to the large number of characters, you may not be able to read for all possible roles you have indicated you will accept.
After readings, there will be a basic sword fighting/stage combat portion of the audition.
We will ask those auditioning for Madame De Chevreuse to sing their prepared material and likey do some scales and pitch matching.
REHEARSALS:
Begin on Monday June 24.
Some may be held at the Cal Cap Studios Black Box and others will be at the performance location, St. John’s Lutheran Church downtown (17th & L).
All Rehearsals Sunday-Thursday 7:30pm-10:30pm.
Tech week is Sunday August 4 - Thursday August 8.
Absolutely no conflicts permitted during tech week.
PERFORMANCES:
The Gathering Place @ St. John’s Lutheran Church
1701 L Street Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
8pm on August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 (Thursday), 30, 31
2pm on August 18 & 25, Sep 1
Absolutely no performance conflicts permitted.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
An adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of friendship and romance, which follows young D'Artagnan as he arrives in Paris in search of fame, fortune, and a place among the King's Musketeers. He is quickly taken under the wing of Athos, Aramis, and Porthos, and D'Artagnan soon finds himself helping the Queen hide an affair with a British Duke and making enemies with the Cardinal Richelieu. When D'Artagnan's love, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped out of revenge, D'Artagnan and the rest of the Musketeers must work together to rescue Constance and restore honor in the kingdom.
CASTING:
> Only actors 18 and older will be considered for this production.
> Actors of all genders may audition for any role to which their skillset is suited.
> Actors of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles.
> Please message or email us if you have any questions about the demands of a particular role.
CHARACTERS/TRACKS:
D’Artagnan: Bold, daring, and resolute, he has come to Paris from the country to seek honor and adventure. A true romantic hero, he blossoms under the tutelage of the Musketeers.
Porthos: More than a little vain, he is always ready to keep the Musketeers entertained with tales of his exploits. He loves food and fashion.
Athos: Eldest of the three Musketeers, he holds honor in highest esteem. He has a dark secret and is D’Artagnan’s most important mentor.
Aramis: A poet with a romantic soul, he is a ladies’ man who once wanted to become a priest.
Tréville: Captain of the Musketeers, he commands with wisdom and bravery as well as authority. The Musketeers have great respect for him. May be doubled with other roles.
Rochefort: Appealing but ruthless, he is the Cardinal’s right hand man and has been involved romantically with Milady.
Cardinal Richelieu: Devious and power hungry, he uses his proximity to the King to rule France. Highly dangerous and determined to undermine the Queen.
Planchet: A loyal and good-natured serving man to D’Artagnan. Resourceful, brave, and willing to stand by D’Artagnan in the face of danger.
King Louis: A spoiled and ineffectual ruler, he is foolish and easily manipulated by the Cardinal. May be doubled with other roles.
Buckingham: A dashing, irrationally romantic English Duke. Madly in love with the Queen but susceptible to Milady’s charms. May be doubled with other roles.
Constance: The Queen’s devoted dressmaker. A courageous, romantic young heroine.
Queen: Intelligent and brave, she is in a marriage of political convenience, but secretly in love with the Duke of Buckingham. Much better at navigating court intrigue and state politics than the King. Loathes the Cardinal. May be doubled with other roles.
Milady: Devious and ruthless when needed. Uses her feminine wiles to serve the Cardinal’s interests.
Madame De Chevreuse: Loved by Aramis- gentlewoman in service to the Queen. This role sings solos in multiple scenes- must be a strong vocalist.
The following roles will be assembled into multi-role tracks to suit the skills of the actors cast:
Kitty: Straightforward and likable- young servant to Milady.
D’Astree: The Queen’s lady in waiting, she is actually a spy for the Cardinal.
Madame Coquenard: Comically infatuated with Porthos, she is his mystery lady.
Abbess: Runs the covenant where Constance is harbored.
Bonacieux: Older husband of Constance, views his marriage as a burden. A ridiculous man- a fool and a coward.
Jussac: An excellent fighter, he is the strong arm of Rochefort and loyal to the Cardinal.
Felton: Fanatically puritan servant to Buckingham.
Count De Wardes: An arrogant young aristocrat.
Lubin: Servant to De Wardes.
The Innkeepers: Grimaud, Bazin, Biscarrat (a Cardinal’s Guard)
Reilly: Buckingham’s Goldsmith
Patrick: Servant to Buckingham.
Musketeers, Cardinal’s Guards, Party Guests/Courtiers, Servants/Valets
FAQs:
Is this a musical?
No, but there will be musical elements in the play- the Musketeers and others sing songs as a group, Madame De Chevreuse has featured singing moments and must be a skilled vocalist.
Do all characters sword fight?
As many actors as we can physically fit on stage will be involved in the fight scenes. If you have physical limitations that prohibit you from participating, let us know on your audition form. Please understand stage combat is required for most of the lead roles, so this will limit our casting options for you.
Which version of the script are you producing?
The adaptation by Linda Alper, Douglas Langworthy and Penny Metropulos, first produced at Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 1999. The full script is available to read online at Playscripts.com- it is free to read but you will have to make an account to do so and Playscripts doesn’t permit printing of the online version.