Three Musketeers Breakdown - Cape Fear Regional Theatre

 AUDITIONS FOR THE THREE MUSKETEERS at
Cape Fear Regional Theater
Director/Fight Choreographer - Steve Rankin
AUDITIONS: Sunday, November 16th 2014
11am-3pm: Auditions
4pm-5pm: Fight Call for those called back
5pm-9pm: Callbacks
WHERE: Cape Fear Regional Theatre - 1209 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28305
REHEARSES: December 30th – January 21st, Tuesdays-Sundays (January 1st off)
RUNS: January 22nd – February 15th, Wednesdays-Sundays on CFRT Mainstage
AUDITION REQUIREMENT: Ages 18+. Please come prepared to read from the
sides posted beneath the link to this audition notice on our webpage’s audition page:
http://www.cfrt.org/auditions/. Note: everyone in this production will need to have
some level of sword fighting skill.
Email Lofton Riser, CFRT Company Manager, at lriser@cfrt.org, with your phone
number and availability on the audition date, to reserve your spot for the Audition.
ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s all for one and one for all in Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of
Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale. Young Frenchman D’Artagnan and his plucky sister
Sabine aspire to join the famed Musketeers. But they get more than they bargained for
when they stumble into the center of a bitter rivalry between King Louis XIII and the
evil Cardinal Richelieu. This rousing story of heroism, treachery and honor is an action
packed adventure for the entire family.
*A perusal script is available in the CFRT Business Office, 1209 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC (Highland Ave entrance) Monday-Friday; 9:30am-4:30pm
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (ALL ROLES OPEN, ACTORS OF ALL
ETHNICITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION):
D’ARTAGNON: The Young Cub. Idealistic, ambitious, heroic and naive. Life long
dream is to be a Musketeer. Willing to plunge head first into any seemingly honorable
cause usually without thinking. However he learns quickly along the journey what true
honor means. Excellent swordsman but inexperienced in life and death dueling.
ATHOS: The Mountain. Courage of a lion and a bit dark and dangerous because of a
secret past. Might be the best swordsman in all of France.
PORTHOS: Bacchus. Lives large and lavishly. Loves clothes and women and is as
good fighting with a turkey leg as with a sword.
ARAMIS: The Saint. Handsome to a fault. Trying to atone for past sins but cannot
resist earthly temptations, especially woman. Has a hot temper that flares in an instant.
Superior swordsmanom, fights like a surgeon.
RICHELIEU: Ultimate evil politician. He is dark and manipulative and looks out for
no one but himself. Powerful, intelligent and very dangerous.
ROCHEFORT: Henchman to Richelieu. Wears an eye patch and has a scar on his
cheek, most likely from duels of the past that went bad. But still very agile with a
sword. Use caution when approaching him. (Also doubles as Stanley)
SABINE: D'Artagnon's younger sister. Precocious and very bright but a bit of a pest.
Wants to embrace the world of adventure and experience all that it has to offer. A
flower ripe and ready to burst into full bloom. Since she is D'Artagnon's sister, she also
happens to be very good with a sword.
MILADY: Beautiful, brilliant, precise and the most dangerous woman in all of France.
Has no problem kissing a man and then killing him. Like a female preying mantis who
eats her mate after making love! Surprises up her sleeve and can duel with the best of
men.
CONSTANCE: Lady in Waiting to Queen Anne and fiercely loyal to her a Queen. She
will do anything to protect her. The only thing that distracts her from her duty to the
Queen, is her love at first sight with D'Artagnon. She has the truest character and purest
heart in the play.
QUEEN ANNE: Anne is Queen by political marriage. Therefore seeks affections
elsewhere with the Duke of Buckingham nearly causing the downfall of the King.
While she does not really love the King, she wants to protect him at all costs. Her
natural enemy in the court is Richelieu who is trying to reveal her affair. (Multiple
roles)
TREVILLE: Captain of the Musketeers and the Kings's Guard. An excellent leader,
commanding and fair. A superb swordsman and soldier respected by all. (Multiple roles
and most of them require very good sword fighting skills).
KING LOUIS: A petulant entitled King. Relatively self consumed and doesn't want to
rock the boat. He listens to Richelieu but holds his ground. Enjoys a good party.
(Multiple roles)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What if I have little stage experience?
A: No matter. Come audition!
Q: Oh my… I can’t be there for the audition! What do I do?
A: If you absolutely cannot make it video submissions will be accepted. Email Lofton at
lriser@cfrt.org for more information.
Q: Can I send you my headshot and/or resume?
A: Yes! Please email it to Lofton at lriser@cfrt.org or mail it to the theatre:
Cape Fear Regional Theatre 1209 Hay Strett/P.O. Box 53723 Fayetteville, NC 28305
Q: What if I do not have a headshot and/or resume?
A: We will be taking a photo of you with your audition number at the auditions but
would always appreciate a good quality, recent shot of you in lieu of a professional
headshot. If you do not have a resume, there will be space on our audition form for you
to fill out any theatre experience that you may have.