CASTING CALL – ‘THE ROVER’ THEATRE

Description

Upcoming production of Aphra Behn's classical comedy The Rover, reimagined in an 80s grungy nightclub setting.

SEEKING
Male and female performers

ROLES AVAILABLE
BELVILE – Male, playing age 18–35. A young, lovesick English colonel secretly planning to marry Florinda. Good-hearted and earnest, but easily influenced by his male friends.

FREDERICK – Male, playing age 18–35. Belvile's friend, awkward and often trying to fit in. Easily swayed by peer pressure.

NEO BLUNT – Male, playing age 18–35. Belvile and Frederick's wealthy, pretentious and foolish friend.

DON PEDRO – Male, playing age 23–35. A domineering and controlling nobleman, obsessed with honour.

DON ANTONIO – Male, playing age 23–35. A wealthy and arrogant nobleman, betrothed to Florinda but infatuated with Angelica Bianca.

MORRETTA – Female, playing age 23–35. Angelica's former guardian, stern, jaded, wise and protective.

PHILLIPA – Female, playing age 23–35. Owner of the nightclub where the play is set, involved in organising robberies.

CALLIS – Female, playing age 23–35. Governess to Hellena and Florinda, protective but fearful of Don Pedro's wrath.

LOCATION
London

SHOW DATES
First read through on December 11th
March / April 2027 based on cast availability

COMPENSATION
Rehearsals are unpaid. Performers will receive equal equity via profit-share at the conclusion of the project.

AUDITION DEADLINE
1st December 2026, 11:59 PM