Beck Center in Lakewood is pleased to announce auditions for William Shakespeare's *KING LEAR*. Open Call auditions {*by Appointment*} will be held on *Sunday, Nov.* *4th* (Beginning at 2PM) and *Monday Nov. 5th* (beginning at 6PM) Director Eric Schmeidl seeks a cast of 10 to 14 to fill all roles. It is anticipated that Two AEA contracts will be available. All actors 18 and over receive a stipend for their participation. Callbacks will occur ideally on Sunday, Nov. 11th. *Call 216-521-2540 x10 for your appointment today!* *Preparation*: Several days before your appointment you will receive a link to audition sides that will be used. No prepared monologues are required for this call! BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS KING LEAR By William Shakespeare DIRECTOR: Eric Schmiedl FIRST REHEARSAL:Late April, 2019 OPENING: May 31, 2019 CLOSING: June 30, 2019 THEATRE: Studio Theatre *CAST:* KING LEAR: Male. 70’s – 80’s. Any cultural background. Impulsive. Passionate. Vulnerable. Once a strong, decisive, and brutal leader, Lear is now an old man who embarks on a journey of revelation about the absolute complexity of the world and his small place in it. GONERIL: Female. 40’s - 60’s. Any cultural background. Confident. Smart. Decisive. King Lear’s first daughter. ALBANY: Male. 40’s – 60’s. Any cultural background. Aristocratic. Privileged. Content. Goneril’s husband and Duke of Albany. OSWALD: Male. 20’s – 60’s. Any cultural background. Detailed. Loyal. Arrogant. Goneril’s personal secretary. REGAN: Female. 40’s – 60’s. Any cultural background. Passionate. Vindictive. Ruthless. King Lear’s second daughter. CORNWALL: Male. 40’s – 60’s. Any cultural background. Tough. Brutal. Impulsive. Regan’s husband and Duke of Cornwall. CORDELIA: Female. 20’s – 40’s. Any cultural background. Intuitive. Honest. Stubborn. King Lear’s third (and youngest) daughter. KING OF FRANCE: Male. 20’s – 50’s. Any cultural background. Confident. Sensitive. Passionate. King of France and (eventually) Cordelia’s husband. KENT: Male. 50’s – 70’s. Any cultural background. Loyal. Clever. Gallant. Brutish. Earl of Kent and a supporter of King Lear. GLOUSTER: Male. 50’s – 70’s. Any cultural background. Pampered. Simple. Sweet. Self-absorbed. Earl of Glouster and a supporter of King Lear. EDGAR: Male. 20’s – 50’s. Any cultural background. Intellectual. Sweet. Honest. Earl of Glouster’s eldest son. EDMUND: Male. 20’s – 50’s. Any cultural background. Clever. Sensual. Ruthless. Earl of Glouster’s youngest (and illegitimate) son. FOOL: Male or Female. 20’s – 60’s. Any cultural background. Honest. Smart. Insightful. Wily. King Lear’s confidant. ENSEMBLE: Male or Female. 20’s – 70’s. Any cultural background. Will play various supporting roles throughout the entire production. DIRECTOR’S NOTE: This production will embrace a highly collaborative process that will focus on the text, the story, and the people involved with an eye to the intimacy of the Studio Theatre. For any additional questions... please write Artistic Director Scott Spence at scottdavidspence@gmail.com