STAGE VOICES PRODUCTIONS BOB SHUMAN, PLAYWRIGHT-PROD.; FRANK FARRELL, PROD. MGR.-DIR.
Key Details
Casting “Little Jewel,” a play by Bob Shuman, based on Shakespeare’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” It will be presented as part of the new play festival at the Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave, New York City, in late August and early September, featuring seven actors.
“Little Jewel” is a two-act play about what goes on between a milkmaid, a character never seen but mentioned many times in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and several characters from that Shakespeare play, along with the play’s four dogs during the plague in 17th-century Europe. While based on Shakespeare’s play, the playwright has created a feeling of “Waiting for Godot” mixed with “Come Back Little Sheba,” and all spoken in iambic pentameter.
Roles in this project
ACTORS & PERFORMERS
LAUNCE
Lead. All Genders. 18-55
A comedic character from Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and in this play, we find out about his affection for the milkmaid, Magdalene, who was never seen, only mentioned in Shakespeare’s play.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
SPEED & THURIO’S DOG
Supporting. All Genders. 18-55
A comedic character from Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona. He is an old friend of Launce. Thurio’s Dog is a dog to be played wearing a dog mask. Looking for an actor who can play a dog honestly and realistically.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
PROTEUS & STEFANO
Supporting. All Genders. 18-35
A dark character from Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona. He is in love with Julia, but now, away from home, he has fallen in love with Silvia. Stephano is another dark character and a troublemaker.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
THURIO’S RETAINER AND CRAB THE DOG
Supporting. All Genders. 18-55
A power-hungry character and Crab is Launce’s dog. Crab will be played with an actor wearing a dog mask. Looking for an actor who can play a dog honestly and realistically.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
LITTLE JEWEL AND CHILD
Supporting. All Genders. 18-25
The title character of the play and a dog. Looking for an actor who can play a dog honestly and realistically.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
SILVIA, JULIA & TICINO A DOG
Supporting. All Genders. 18-40
Julia and Silvia are characters from Shakespeare’s play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Julia is in love with Proteus, and he is in love with Silvia. Ticino is a dog. We are looking for an actor who can play a dog honestly and realistically.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Resume
Required Skills:
- Acting Techniques: Shakespeare Training
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
DATES & LOCATIONS
Rehearsals begin July 14 via Zoom and in person from Aug. 1-31; runs Aug. 25-Sept. 15 at Theater for the New City.
Compensation & Contract
All Roles
Rate: $35 flat rate (no duration provided)
Key Details
Key Details
Manhattan, NY
Open Casting Call
- Jun 29, 2025
Seeking talent from Manhattan, NY
