About The Show!
“Macbeth,” a tragedy by William Shakespeare, follows the rise and fall of a Scottish general whose unchecked ambition leads him down a dark and deadly path. After a victorious battle, Macbeth encounters three mysterious witches who prophesy that he will one day become king. Spurred on by this prophecy and the ruthless encouragement of his wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne.
Haunted by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth descends into madness, unable to distinguish reality from fiction. Meanwhile, Scotland slips into chaos as those loyal to the true king rise to challenge the tyrant. As the witches’ predictions unfold, Macbeth faces his final reckoning in a battle for Scotland as well as his own soul.
Six actors will bring this chilling psychological thriller to life in a fast-paced, high-energy production filled with suspense, supernatural elements, and dynamic roles.
Audition Information
The Rose is holding auditions for two roles in its 2026 touring production of Macbeth directed by Zachary Pachol. In person auditions will be held on Monday, Dec. 15th with callbacks taking place Wednesday, Dec. 17th. We will be casting adults (18+) for this production. Please see the character breakdown & details below.
The Rose is joyfully and boldly committed to ensuring diversity & equity in the casting of each of its productions. Actors of all types regardless of race, gender, age, or disabilities are welcome to audition for all roles.
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Time Commitment
- Rehearsals: Actors must be available for evening and weekend rehearsals from March 16 – April 5. Rehearsals will be held at our downtown location. (2001 Farnam St. Omaha, Ne)
- Performances: Actors must be available for weekday daytime performances from April 6 – April 18.
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- Actors should be comfortable performing in a variety of venues, including high school auditoriums, gyms, and cafeterias.
- All cast members are expected to assist with loading in and striking sets, props, and costumes at each performance location.
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Compensation
Adult actors will receive a stipend of $3,000. Most Favored Nation terms apply. Please email auditions@rosetheater.org with any questions.
When, Where & How to Audition
Sign up to attend in-person auditions on Monday, December 15th starting at 5:00p OR submit a video audition by 11:59 pm on Friday, December 12th
- In person auditions will take place downtown at The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102
- Callbacks will be held by invitation only on the evening of Wednesday December 17th at 5:30pm, also at The Rose Theater.
What to Prepare
Acting
- Please prepare a 60-second Shakespearean monologue or choose from the provided monologues. Links to materials can be found in the registration/submission forms.
Character Breakdown
We are seeking to cast actors of all identities for all roles in this production of Macbeth.
Please Note: The script is currently in development, and ensemble roles are subject to change. No roles have been cast at this time. We are looking to cast two actors for two of the following six roles. The remaining four roles will be performed by full-time staff from The Rose.
- Actor 1: Macbeth
- Actor 2: Lady Macbeth / Witch 1
- Actor 3: Banquo / Ross / Seyton
- Actor 4: Macduff / Witch 2 / Murderer 1
- Actor 5: Duncan / Malcolm / Porter
- Actor 6: Witch 3 / Doctor / Gentlewoman / Murderer 2 /Young Siward
We believe children are the key to the future and as such, deserve to see themselves represented everywhere. We engage in a wide range of stories and productions to broaden experiences and learning opportunities. We offer a variety of classes to meet young people where they are. Providing each student with the chance to learn and grow in creativity, imagination, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and connection is what we do. This work is accomplished by an inclusive and diverse, professional staff of artists, educators, technicians, and administrators, devoted to live theater and arts education for young people. These are equal parts of the whole that make us The Rose Theater.