Merced Shakespearefest

Such an overwhelming number of talented auditioners came out yesterday!
Many thanks to all who came, their work and their patience. We hope to get out the cast list this week, and our director Henry Flores has his work cut out.❤️❤️❤️

SIGN UP FOR MACBETH AUDITIONS!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C44A9AF2DA5FF2-64969414-macbeth

Please sign up for a slot and comment what role(s) you are interested in.

MACBETH Auditions

Directed by Henry Flores

Saturday, September 12, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC)

First Rehearsal: September 21

Performance dates: November 13, 14, 15

AUDITION PREPARATION

Please prepare a 1–2 minute dramatic monologue of your choice. Does not need to be Shakespearean. Choose something that best showcases your acting abilities. Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition period. You will read multiple sides from MACBETH during the audition following monologues. Director is looking for strong, committed actors.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30–9:00 PM

Saturdays: 12:00–4:00 PM

Additional Tuesdays/Wednesdays periodically for fight choreography.

Actors will not be called to every rehearsal.

Full-week rehearsals will take place leading up to opening.

CASTING

Seeking approximately 22 actors. Cross-gender casting will be used. All roles, with the exception of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, are open to either male or female actors.

ROLES

Macbeth — Scottish general; ambitious, ruthless, and increasingly consumed by fear and guilt.

Lady Macbeth — Macbeth’s ambitious and ruthless wife who ultimately descends into guilt and madness.

The Three Witches — Mysterious supernatural figures who prophesy Macbeth’s future (ONE WITCH HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Duncan — Honored and virtuous King of Scotland (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Malcolm — Duncan’s son and heir; intelligent, cautious, and strong.

Donalbain — Malcolm’s younger brother; intelligent but fearful and emotional.

Macduff — Nobleman who opposes Macbeth and seeks justice for his family.

Banquo — Brave soldier, Macbeth’s ally, and loving father.

Ross — Observant Scottish nobleman.

Lennox — Nobleman who eventually turns against Macbeth.

Angus — Nobleman who joins the resistance against Macbeth.

Seyton — Macbeth’s servant and confidant.

Porter — Macbeth’s household servant; comic relief with moments of insight (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Fleance — Banquo’s son.

The Murderers — Criminals hired by Macbeth.

Hecate — Goddess of witchcraft.

Lady Macduff — Macduff’s devoted wife and mother.

Macduff’s Son — Young son of Macduff.

Doctor — Court physician who attends to Lady Macbeth.

Nobles, Couriers, Servants, Ladies in Waiting, Attendants & Soldiers — Ensemble roles, with some doubling.

All are welcome!

Congrats Perennial Players! 👏

MACBETH is coming.

And bringing a production of this scale to life takes more than actors on a stage. It takes artists, designers, technicians, musicians, volunteers, and a community willing to believe that great theatre belongs here in the Valley.

Your gift helps us put the lights on, build the world, support the artists who make this work possible, and bring Shakespeare’s words to life for our community.

Theatre does something remarkable. It asks us to gather in the same room, listen to the same story, and see something of ourselves in it.

That only happens because people like you choose to make it happen.

If Merced ShakespeareFest has meant something to you this season, we invite you to invest in what comes next.

Support MACBETH. Support local theatre. Support the future of the arts in Merced.

Every gift matters. Every gift brings us one step closer to opening night.

https://www.mercedshakespearefest.org/shop

The show goes on because a community believes it should.

SIGN UP FOR MACBETH AUDITIONS!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C44A9AF2DA5FF2-64969414-macbeth

Please sign up for a slot and comment what role(s) you are interested in.

MACBETH Auditions

Directed by Henry Flores

Saturday, September 12, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC)

First Rehearsal: September 21

Performance dates: November 13, 14, 15

AUDITION PREPARATION

Please prepare a 1–2 minute dramatic monologue of your choice. Does not need to be Shakespearean. Choose something that best showcases your acting abilities. Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition period. You will read multiple sides from MACBETH during the audition following monologues. Director is looking for strong, committed actors.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30–9:00 PM

Saturdays: 12:00–4:00 PM

Additional Tuesdays/Wednesdays periodically for fight choreography.

Actors will not be called to every rehearsal.

Full-week rehearsals will take place leading up to opening.

CASTING

Seeking approximately 22 actors. Cross-gender casting will be used. All roles, with the exception of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, are open to either male or female actors.

ROLES

Macbeth — Scottish general; ambitious, ruthless, and increasingly consumed by fear and guilt.

Lady Macbeth — Macbeth’s ambitious and ruthless wife who ultimately descends into guilt and madness.

The Three Witches — Mysterious supernatural figures who prophesy Macbeth’s future (ONE WITCH HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Duncan — Honored and virtuous King of Scotland (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Malcolm — Duncan’s son and heir; intelligent, cautious, and strong.

Donalbain — Malcolm’s younger brother; intelligent but fearful and emotional.

Macduff — Nobleman who opposes Macbeth and seeks justice for his family.

Banquo — Brave soldier, Macbeth’s ally, and loving father.

Ross — Observant Scottish nobleman.

Lennox — Nobleman who eventually turns against Macbeth.

Angus — Nobleman who joins the resistance against Macbeth.

Seyton — Macbeth’s servant and confidant.

Porter — Macbeth’s household servant; comic relief with moments of insight (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Fleance — Banquo’s son.

The Murderers — Criminals hired by Macbeth.

Hecate — Goddess of witchcraft.

Lady Macduff — Macduff’s devoted wife and mother.

Macduff’s Son — Young son of Macduff.

Doctor — Court physician who attends to Lady Macbeth.

Nobles, Couriers, Servants, Ladies in Waiting, Attendants & Soldiers — Ensemble roles, with some doubling.

All are welcome!

MACBETH audition slots are filling up quickly! Sign up before auditions on September 12th.

Directed by Henry Flores, Associate Artistic Director
Audition Dates: September 12 from 2pm - 4:30pm
Performance Dates: November 13, 14 and 15
Rehearsals Begin: September 21

MACBETH Auditions - Merced Shakes Please sign up for a slot and comment what role(s) you are interested in. MACBETH Auditions Directed by Henry Flores Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) First Rehearsal: September 21 Performance dates: November 13, 14, 15 AUDITION PREPARATION Pleas...

MACBETH Auditions

Directed by Henry Flores

Saturday, September 12, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC)

Performance dates: November 13, 14, 15

AUDITION PREPARATION

Please prepare a 1–2 minute dramatic monologue of your choice. Does not need to be Shakespearean. Choose something that best showcases your acting abilities. Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition period. You will read multiple sides from MACBETH during the audition following monologues. Director is looking for strong, committed actors.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30–9:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00–4:00 PM
Additional Tuesdays/Wednesdays periodically for fight choreography.

Actors will not be called to every rehearsal.
Full-week rehearsals will take place leading up to opening.

CASTING

Seeking approximately 22 actors. Cross-gender casting will be used. All roles, with the exception of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, are open to either male or female actors.

ROLES

Macbeth — Scottish general; ambitious, ruthless, and increasingly consumed by fear and guilt.

Lady Macbeth — Macbeth’s ambitious and ruthless wife who ultimately descends into guilt and madness.

The Three Witches — Mysterious supernatural figures who prophesy Macbeth’s future (ONE WITCH HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Duncan — Honored and virtuous King of Scotland (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Malcolm — Duncan’s son and heir; intelligent, cautious, and strong.

Donalbain — Malcolm’s younger brother; intelligent but fearful and emotional.

Macduff — Nobleman who opposes Macbeth and seeks justice for his family.

Banquo — Brave soldier, Macbeth’s ally, and loving father.

Ross — Observant Scottish nobleman.

Lennox — Nobleman who eventually turns against Macbeth.

Angus — Nobleman who joins the resistance against Macbeth.

Seyton — Macbeth’s servant and confidant.

Porter — Macbeth’s household servant; comic relief with moments of insight (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST)

Fleance — Banquo’s son.

The Murderers — Criminals hired by Macbeth.

Hecate — Goddess of witchcraft.

Lady Macduff — Macduff’s devoted wife and mother.

Macduff’s Son — Young son of Macduff.

Doctor — Court physician who attends to Lady Macbeth.

Nobles, Couriers, Servants, Ladies in Waiting, Attendants & Soldiers — Ensemble roles, with some doubling.

All are welcome!

What do we see right in the middle of the entrance to the Bowmer Theater in Ashland? David + Heike/Merced Shakes!! From some fundraiser - we had almost forgotten…
Matinee of Come From Away, looking forward to this fantastic play