written by William Gibson
produced by Jen Martin
directed by Cheri Gagnon


AUDITION DATES
May 20, 21, 22
7pm - 9pm
Bellow Free Academy, 75 Hunt Street, Fairfax

PRODUCTION DATES
July 24, 25, 26, 27
BFA Fairfax


It's 1585, and young, wild, lusty William Shakespeare can't stay out of hot water.  
His wife is furious, the townsfolk are weary of his escapades, a local Lord has 
branded him as a troublemaker and even his girlfriend, like everyone else, has 
had enough.  What is this nameless need that torments Will so mercilessly, gnaws 
at his soul and forces him to risk everything?  Join us in grubby, bawdy England 
for the passion and drama of A Cry of Players.  Witness the day when this legendary 
genius starts down the road to immortality.

(A Cry of Players is recommended for audiences over 13 years of age.)


CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Will Shakespeare: 21, dynamic, intelligent, impulsive, restless
Anne: 30, passionate, lively, complex, sensual in the full ripeness of womanhood
Susanna: 4, precocious, innocent (part to be cast with older child actor)

Fulk: 30+, survivor, pleasant one-armed poaching drunkard, realist
Meg: 30+, survivor, good-natured opportunist

Sir Thomas: 40+, thoughtful, decisive, quietly tormented, authoritative
Richards: 30+, loyal, strong, black-and-white
Berry: late 20s+, a blunt tool that performs as directed

Kemp: late 20s to 40s, impish, natural performer
Ned: 20s+, one of Kemp’s actors
Heming: 20s+, one of Kemp’s actors
Pope: 20s+, one of Kemp’s actors
Arthur: Late teens/early 20s, one of Kemp’s actors, plays the female roles

Sandells: 30+, thoughtful, mature
Roche: 50ish, bookish, somewhat timid
Jenny: Late teens to early 20s, uncomplicated, sensual, uninhibited
Hodges: Late 30s+, honest, hardworking, sensible, beleaguered
Gilbert: Late to mid-20s, angry, powerful
Old John: 50s-60s, aged but not infirm, aware

Townsfolk: All ages of men, women, children

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