Caxton Theatre

Cast

CASTING:  Characters will be presented in their original gender as written, but all genders are warmly invited to audition for any role, also actors of all ages. You don't have to be able to sing or dance, it's not a musical, just bring your energy and be willing to have fun.

VIOLA, a darling. She is shipwrecked and lost. Presuming her twin brother, Sebastian, has drowned, she disguises herself as CESARIO and takes a job with Duke Orsino. Viola promptly falls in love with him, but Orsino thinks she's a he, and is crazy about Olivia. . .

ORSINO, a rich, handsome, charming guy, but also a bit silly. He sighs over Olivia, wallows in soppy love songs and doesn't suspect that Cesario is not what 'he' seems.

OLIVIA, a rich aristo, whose brother has died. She is going to mourn for seven years, or is

this a way of avoiding Orsino? Impulsive, passionate, she falls hopelessly for Cesario.

FESTE, Olivia’s Fool. Speaks Truth to Power, reminds us of the absurdity and tenderness of life. Lovable, enigmatic, wise, foolish.  (The actor does not have to be a singer).

MALVOLIO, a pompous party pooper who runs Olivia’s household. Tragic, hilarious, anti-hero - love or loathe him, he can't be ignored. Especially not in his yellow stockings.

MARIA, Olivia's maid with Main Character Energy. Fun-loving, flirty, smarter than the fools around her, Maria easily outwits Malvolio with hilarious results.

SIR TOBY BELCH, Olivia’s embarrassing uncle.  Constantly pissed and causing trouble. The ultimate embodiment of 'Live, Love, Laugh', but does he take the fooling too far? 

SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK, a sweet and foolish nit-wit, under Sir Toby's thumb. Boastful, timid, hopeless, he's forced to fight a ridiculous duel for love of Olivia . . .

SEBASTIAN, Viola’s identical twin (can be done with costume). Dashing, tender-hearted, dazzled by Olivia (who thinks he is Cesario!) But what does he really feel about Antonio?

ANTONIO, A sea captain and street fighter, accused of being a pirate. He rescues Sebastian from the storm and is devoted to him. Is Antonio actually in love with Seb?