Now Casting: Henry V

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Todd Thomas

Featuring Robbie Allen as King Henry

About the Play

Murphys Creek Theatre’s Henry V is a dynamic, ensemble-driven production that explores leadership, loyalty, and the human cost of war. Set within a modern theatrical frame, this production emphasizes language, transformation, and storytelling through a highly collaborative ensemble.

Performers will take on multiple roles and help build the world of the play through precision, imagination, and presence. This production is connected to Summer on Stage: The Mirror Project, Murphys Creek Theatre’s youth Shakespeare program, with cast members serving as mentors to young performers.

Casting Information

  • NON-UNION

    • Equity actors may be hired under a Single Engagement Agreement

  • All ethnicities, gender identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

  • We are especially interested in actors with:

    • strong classical text work delivered naturally

    • comfort with role doubling

    • interest in mentoring younger performers

    • a collaborative spirit

  • British and French dialect skills are encouraged but not required.

Roles Available

WESTMORELAND / WILLIAMS
An English noble and a common soldier. One actor, two different worlds. Requires clarity, grounded presence, and the ability to shift between command and candor.

CANTERBURY / CONSTABLE
A powerful member of the clergy who helps launch a war, and a French commander determined to finish one. Strong text handling and authority are key.

MONTJOY / BATES / GREY
A French herald, an English soldier, and a condemned traitor. A versatile track requiring precision, intelligence, and flexibility.

BARDOLPH / KING OF FRANCE
A fallen companion from Henry’s old life and the aging monarch across the battlefield. A rich contrast between low comic humanity and royal weight.

PISTOL / BURGUNDY
A thief and volatile soldier (former companion of Prince Hal), and a French nobleman of diplomacy. A strong transformation track for an actor with range and appetite for language.

NYM / ALICE / ORLÉANS
A dry, dangerous soldier (former companion of Prince Hal), Katherine’s attendant and language guide, and a French nobleman in the war council. Requires agility and distinct character work.

BOY / KATHERINE / DAUPHIN
One of the most dynamic tracks in the production: innocence, royalty, and swagger. Requires emotional clarity, vocal dexterity, and sharp shifts in status and energy.

Rehearsal & Performance Schedule

Rehearsals:

  • May 18 – June 11, 2026
    (Murphys, California)

  • Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Saturday, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Performances:

  • June 12 – July 5, 2026

  • Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM

  • Sundays at 2:00 PM

  • Plus one Tuesday evening and one Wednesday matinee during the run

Compensation & Housing

  • Pay rate: $18/hour

  • Guaranteed minimum: $1,400 total

  • Estimated weekly pay: $200/week over 7 weeks

  • Housing available for actors traveling 50+ miles

  • Travel stipends available

  • All paid actors must submit W-4 and I-9 forms

Audition Instructions

In-Person Auditions:

  • April 11, 2026 (by appointment)

  • Murphys Creek Theatre, Murphys, CA

Remote Submission Deadline:

  • April 9, 2026

  • Please prepare one 1-minute classical monologue

For more information and to register for an in-person audition or submit a remote audition, please click the button below.

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