SPC’s Theatre Department will present Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead from March 30 through April 3.

Auditions will be held January 18-19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with callbacks on January 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Arts Auditorium on the Clearwater Campus.

Showing events from the point of view of two minor characters from Shakespeare’s grand tragedy Hamlet, characters who have no control over their destiny, this comedy examines fate and asks, “Can we ever really know what’s going on?” “Are answers as important as questions?” “Will Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (or Guildenstern and Rosencrantz) manage to discover the source of Hamlet’s malaise as requested by the new king?” “Will the mysterious players who are strolling around the castle reveal the secrets they evidently know?” “And whose serve is it?” Directed by Betty-Jane Parks (who previously directed Medea and A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Rosencrantz will feature 15 performers, a stage crew of six.

Requirements: One Shakespeare monologue and one Tom Stoppard monologue, totaling no more than two minutes.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals.

Roles Available:

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Childhood friends of Hamlet

The Player A traveling actor

Hamlet Prince of Denmark, Nephew to Claudius, Son of Gertrude

Tragedians Performers traveling with The Player

Alfred A young tragedian, plays all the girl roles in the company

King Claudius King of Denmark, uncle and stepfather to Hamlet

Queen Gertrude Wife to Claudius, mother to Hamlet

Polonius Chief advisor to the King

Laertes Polonius’ son

Ophelia Polonius’ daughter, beloved of Hamlet

Horatio Friend to Hamlet

Fortinbras Nephew to the King of Norway

SPC Theater Department is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in our casting practices.

If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact Scott Cooper at cooper.scott@spcollege.edu