Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society

Now running for over a decade, Drunk Shakespeare is the “smashed” off-Broadway comedy that fearlessly combines booze and the bard. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking!

Now running in 5 cities – NYC, Chicago, Washington D.C., Phoenix, and Houston!

CASTING

Drunk Shakespeare is always seeking versatile performers to join our cast.

Performers may apply at any time by sending a resume, headshot, and cover letter to jobs@brassjar.com. Please include which city you are located in, as well as which roles you would like to be considered for.

ROLE INFORMATION

Note: with the exception of the host, all roles will be required to drink alcohol on stage approximately once a week. Read more below on how we ensure our actors are drinking safely and responsibly.

HOST: The Master of Ceremonies and impressions extraordinaire. They welcome the audience into the society and wrangle the drunk actor while keeping the show in motion. Seeking a charismatic performer with the ability to listen and connect to an audience and a love for hosting a party. They also have the opportunity to showcase an arsenal of impressions, dialects, and characters! *Note: This track is NOT required to drink on stage.

MACBETH: The character thru-which the audience experiences the arc of the narrative. Macbeth is a soldier returning home from war that is enticed by vaulting ambition (and a very convincing wife). Seeking imposing performers with excellent Shakespeare chops and the ability to drive the play. *Macbeth often ends up shirtless at the end of the play. (Dependent on the comfort of the actor).

LADY MACBETH: Lady M uses everything at her disposal to influence her husband, entice and impress the audience, and drive their mutual rise (and ultimate fall) in power. You also get to play a pretty gnarly witch. Seeking a bold and charismatic actor with a strong command of Shakespeare’s text.

BANQUO (AND OTHERS): This track plays multiple parts including the best friend; the hungover & flirtatious porter; a puppet, a witch, and more. Seeking performers with a broad character range and a love for the outrageous. Improvisation and puppetry skills are a major plus!

MACDUFF: Macduff is the catalyst that drives the final act of the play. Seeking physical and energetic performers who are compelling movers and must have impressive musical talent. This track also gets to play a fun witch and do a little puppetry. The track can include singing and, sometimes, playing guitar."