Teen Performers Needed for 'The Fair Maid of the West' Theatre Production

Project Overview

Seeking teenage talent for the theatre performance of 'The Fair Maid of the West'. Only local talent will be accepted.

About the Project

Synopsis: Adapted from Thomas Heywood’s Elizabethan romp, this modernization by Isobel McArthur is a rollicking, ensemble-based comedy full of live music, clever writing, and physical antics. Set during the Anglo-Spanish War, it follows Liz, a resilient rat-catcher in a Plymouth pub. After rejecting a marriage proposal from Spencer, she is falsely accused of murder, flees to Cornwall, opens her own pub, becomes a privateer, and sails to Spain to recover Spencer's body, whom she believes is dead. The story features a variety of characters, including:

• Clem: A rough-and-tumble teenage orphan
• Windbag: A postman with grandiose stories
• Roughman: A swaggering bully
• Bardolph: A divorcee with a heart of gold and a golden voice

In Spain, Liz must use her wits to escape jail, save Spencer, and possibly end the war.

Roles

Actors/musicians with a variety of skills such as dancing, juggling, dialects, Spanish language ability, physical comedy, and a good sense of humor are encouraged to audition.

Preparation

Please prepare EITHER two contrasting contemporary monologues OR one contemporary monologue and 16 bars of a musical or pop song (total audition package should not exceed 3 minutes). An accompanist will be provided for the musical portion. If you play an instrument and wish to accompany your performance, that is welcome! Feel free to perform in a dialect if it suits the role you are interested in.

Dates & Deadlines

• Rehearsals (Denver): 11/2 - 11/22/2026
• Tech (Boulder): 11/23 - 12/2/2026
• Performances (Boulder): 12/3 - 12/27/2026

Compensation

• Rate: Independent Theatre Contract
• Weekly Minimum: $600

Additional Information

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will oversee all aspects of the audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination and promote diversity, encouraging performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.