Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Jim Porter

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Audition Dates:

Mid-April - dates to be announced soon!

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Performance Dates:

Dates to be announced soon!

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Twelfth Night is a lively romantic comedy full of romance, mistaken identities, and practical jokes. After a shipwreck separates Viola from her twin brother Sebastian, she dresses as a boy named Cesario and works for Duke Orsino. Orsino asks her to court Countess Olivia for him, but Olivia falls for Cesario instead. At the same time, Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby Belch, and his friend, Sir Andrew, play a prank on Malvolio, Olivia’s steward. When Sebastian finally appears, things get even more chaotic and hysterical!

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CHARACTERS:

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Ages listed indicate how characters should appear overall; actors are encouraged to audition for any role(s) they're interested in

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VIOLA: Female

A young gentlewoman who has been shipwrecked in a country called Illyria. Believing that her twin brother Sebastian did not survive the shipwreck, she thinks she is now alone with no family. Viola disguises herself as a boy and serves in the court of the governor of Illyria, Duke Orsino. Orsino takes a liking to his new servant, "Cesario," and sends him with messages of love to the Countess Olivia. Olivia, however, falls in love with "Cesario" instead.

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OLIVIA: Female

A wealthy woman of high social status. She is in mourning for her father and brother, who have both died within the last year. She rejects messages of love from Duke Orsino and instead falls in love with his servant Cesario, not knowing that Cesario is Viola in disguise. Her only family is Sir Toby Belch, who is often drunk, and she does not have much respect for him.

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ORSINO: Male

A wealthy man who governs the country of Illyria. He is in love with his neighbour, the Countess Olivia, and sends her messages of love, refusing to be put off by her responses that she is in mourning for the loss of her father and brother and is not interested in him. Orsino enjoys music and quickly becomes fond of his new servant, Cesario.

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SIR TOBY BELCH: Male

Related to Olivia and lives in her house. He spends a lot of his time drunk, and Olivia has little respect for him. Sir Toby has invited his friend, Sir Andrew, to stay and has encouraged him to believe that Olivia wants to marry him to con Sir Andrew out of money.

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MALVOLIO: Male

Runs Olivia’s household as her steward but secretly hopes to improve his social position and one day rule the household as Olivia’s husband. Malvolio insults several characters in the play, including Sir Toby, Feste, and Maria.

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SIR ANDREW: Male

Visiting his friend Sir Toby and staying in Olivia’s house. Sir Andrew believes that Sir Toby is helping him in his bid to marry Olivia, but Sir Toby is taking money from Sir Andrew and using him for entertainment. Generally regarded as foolish.

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MARIA: Female

Olivia’s maid. She gets on well with Sir Toby and plans a clever trick against Malvolio to help get revenge on Malvolio for insulting him. Also gets on well with Feste.

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FESTE: Male

A jester who used to work for Olivia’s father. He has returned to Olivia’s house after some time away. Makes a living as a musician and from his witty remarks, for both of which he receives money from characters of a higher social position. Appears to be based in Olivia’s house, but also sings for Orsino.

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SEBASTIAN: Male

Viola’s twin brother, separated from her during the shipwreck and rescued by a sea captain called Antonio. After three months with Antonio, Sebastian decides to set out for the court of Orsino. Once in Illyria, Sebastian is mistaken for "Cesario" (Viola disguised as a boy) by Feste, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Olivia.

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ANTONIO: Male

The sea captain who found Sebastian half-drowned on the shore and rescued him. He quickly grows fond of Sebastian and stays with him, even following him to Illyria despite how dangerous this might be for him. Antonio was once in a sea battle against Orsino’s ships and knows he could be arrested for piracy if he is caught in Illyria.