MACBETH
Audition Packet
*Parents and students: please read every part of this
audition packet before auditioning, to make sure that both
the student and family can support being involved with this
production and prevent potential conflicts.
Only students with completed packets may audition
Synopsis
Macbeth is a Scottish lord who serves as an important commander in good King
Duncan’s army. At the conclusion of a bloody battle Macbeth is told by three
witches that he will one day become king of Scotland. When another of the
witches’ prophesies comes true, Macbeth begins to believe he will indeed become
king. His wife, Lady Macbeth, pushes him to take fate into his own hands, murder
the king, and claim the throne. Once he does this, both he and his wife must
maintain the stability of the kingdom and their sanity.
Character Descriptions
***Some Actors may play more than one role***
Macbeth (M)—An ambitious warrior and Scottish lord. Thane of Glamis. He is
in the service of King Duncan.
Lady Macbeth (F)—Macbeth’s wife. She is even hungrier for power than
Macbeth and pushes him to murder Duncan.
Three Witches—Supernatural beings that are able to tell Macbeth about his
future.
King Duncan (M)—A very kind and just king who treats his subjects well. He is
very grateful to Macbeth for his military services and rewards him for it.
Malcolm (M)—Duncan’s oldest son. He flees to England after his father’s
murder in order to seek help in bring down Macbeth.
Donalbain (M or F)—Another son of Duncan.
Banquo/Third Apparition (M or F)—A Scottish lord and Macbeth’s best
friend. Macbeth comes to fear Banquo because the witches prophesy that
Banquo’s sons will be kings. After he is murdered, Banquo’s ghost haunts
Macbeth.
Fleance (M or F)—Banquo’s son who Macbeth tries to have killed.
MacDuff (M)—A Scottish lord. The Thane of Fife. Macbeth is told to beware
MacDuff.
Lady MacDuff (F)—MacDuff’s wife who feels betrayed when MacDuff leaves
her behind when he flees Scotland.
MacDuff’s Son (M or F)—MacDuff’s son.
Three Murderers (M or F)—Macbeth’s henchmen who carry out his secret
dirty work.
The Porter (M)—A servant in Macbeth’s household.
Lennox (M or F)—A Scottish lord.
Ross (M or F)—A Scottish lord.
Angus (M or F)—A Scottish lord.
Menteith (M or F)—An English Lord.
Caithness (M or F)—An English Lord.
Siward (M or F)—An English Lord who helps Malcolm overthrow Macbeth.
Young Siward (M)—Siward’s son who is killed in battle by Macbeth.
Seyton (M or F)—A servant of Macbeth’s.
Sergeant (M or F)—A wounded soldier who tells King Duncan all about
Macbeth’s great work on the battlefield.
Messenger (M or F)—A character who brings news. Sometimes when the news
is bad this character is treated poorly.
Doctor (M or F)—Lady Macbeth’s doctor who investigates her strange behavior
while sleep walking.
Gentlewoman (F)—An attendant of Lady Macbeth who alerts the doctor to
Lady Macbeth’s strange behavior.
First Apparition (M or F)—A dead soldier.
Second Appartion (M or F)—A bloody child.
The Audition/Callbacks
The auditions- Thursday, December 10th at 2:10 in Room B110
Dramatic Shakespearean monologues are encouraged, especially for those who
have been in shows at Jackson and/or have taken theatre classes. Cold reads will
also be available and you will read in addition to performing your monologue.
What Mr. Marshall is looking for…
Macbeth is a tragedy about a man and woman who ruin many lives, including
their own, because of their ambition. The stakes are very high for every character,
so be sure to try to show what you believe the characters want or need in your
scene. You should read through the scripts you are provided before auditioning
so you can make choices about how to deliver your lines and act out the scene.
Make sure your audition includes movement, gestures, and facial expression.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions before you perform. And most of all: make it
look fun! Break a leg!
Rehearsal Commitment/ Attendance Policy
Actors are required to be at all rehearsals you are called for. It is nearly
impossible to rehearse with even one person missing. Generally rehearsals are
every day after school until 4:30. As we get closer to the performances, rehearsals
will go later. Performances are March 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, & 19th.
Actors must also be at all performances... NO EXCEPTIONS!
***Strike for Macbeth will be on Monday, March 21st from 2:15pm until
we are finished. All actors and crewmembers are expected to attend
strike until dismissed.
You will be allowed a maximum of 1 unexcused absence/ 2 tardies
during the rehearsal run of a play. Unexcused absences at a performance
will result in not being able to audition for the next play. If the student isn’t
able to uphold their commitment, they will forfeit their part. A
complete rehearsal schedule will be issued to each student involved in the play on
the first day of rehearsals. Changes to the rehearsal schedule will be made as far
in advance as possible and sent to all parents via email. There will be
Saturday calls.
Your Responsibility
Your cast mates will be relying on you so take care of all appointments and other
business before rehearsals start. It is the student’s and their family’s
responsibility to uphold this commitment so please plan ahead and voice any
concerns to Mr. Marshall. This has been an issue in the past which hurts the
quality of the production. Please take it upon yourself to be proactive and not
allow this to continue to affect rehearsals.
ASB Cards
It is required that all students who are involved with an ASB function must hold a
valid ASB card or obtain an ASB waiver. Macbeth is an ASB function and
therefore will require that you have an ASB card. If you are cast you will have
to purchase an ASB card or get the ASB waiver. Talk to Mr. Marshall
about the waiver if you think you may be eligible.
Final Note from Mr. Marshall
If you are not cast do not be discouraged from participating in improv club,
Summer Shove Off, or any other productions we might put on. Also, there are still
many other areas you can be involved in with Macbeth. We will need students for
tech, and joining Theatre Society is another way you can stay involved. Break a
leg!!!
Performance Dates:
March 9th, 10th,11th, 12th,
17th,18th, & 19th
Strike: Monday, March 21st from
2:15pm until finished
Audition Form and Casting Contract
(fill out and return this page only at time of audition)
Name______________________________________ Grade_________
Phone# (preferably cell; indicate if not cell) _________________________
Which role(s) are you interested in (limit it to two at the most)?
If you do not get your first choice(s), will you:
Accept any role given to you? IF NO, PLEASE EXPLAIN
YES
NO
Are you willing to kiss on stage?
YES
NO
Be interested in tech? If yes, what area?
YES
NO
Do you have any potential scheduling problems (please include any family vacations,
camps, other productions, etc.)? Figure this out before the audition! List all date between
now and the strike of the show that you cannot be at rehearsal including Saturdays.
Prior acting experience: include years and roles, classes, etc.
Rehearsal Contract
By signing this contract you agree that you have carefully read through, understand, and
are able to comply with all the expectations for Macbeth throughout the duration of
rehearsals and performances. This is a commitment expected to be upheld by parents
and students. If you have questions or concerns before agreeing to this, please contact
Mr. Marshall at bmarshall@everettsd.org. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY!!!
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