The Tragicall Historie of Doctor Faustus

Production Company
Rough Magic Theatre
Producer(s)
Melanie White, Natalie Jacus
Director(s)
Melanie White
Casting Director(s): 
Melanie White, Natalie Jacus
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$250 Honorarium

Audition Date(s)
June 13-14, 2026
Audition Location
Kitsilano Community Center
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
September 10-20, 2026
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please submit a headshot and resume to roughmagictheatrevancouver@gmail.com and mention which role(s) you think you are right for.
We will contact you to set up an audition time. Please be prepared to read from sides (provided in advance) and to perform a 1-2 minute classical monologue of your choice.

Project Synopsis
What is your soul worth? Craving unlimited knowledge and influence, John Faustus makes a literal deal with the devil: 24 years of magic and power in exchange for his mortal soul. At first, the bargain feels thrilling, but as time runs out, Faustus is forced to confront the true cost of his ambition. Darkly funny, provocative, and surprisingly modern, Doctor Faustus explores what happens when the cost of power is everything. Doctor Faustus will play at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, performing September 10-20, 2026 on Granville Island. Rehearsals will be in the evenings and weekends in July and August, 2-4 times a week.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Union and Non-Union performers welcome.
BIPOC performers are strongly encouraged to audition!

Character 1
Doctor John Faustus
Age
20s-early 30s
Gender
Male
Description
John Faustus is a brilliant but arrogant scholar who becomes dissatisfied with the limits of scholarly knowledge. Hungry for power, pleasure, and ultimate understanding, he makes a pact with the devil, trading his soul for magical abilities and worldly rewards. Although intelligent and ambitious, Faustus is deeply flawed by pride, insecurity, and an inability to repent. Any race, male presenting.
Character 2
Ensemble - THREE roles
Age
20s-40s
Gender
Open
Description
Three roles, any race, any gender. These three actors play a combined 30+ characters, so we are looking for versatile character actors who can create a distinct persona with just a few strokes. Strong physical and vocal transformation skills are essential. Experience with heightened text, clowning, comedy, and/or physical theatre is an asset.