Auditions

Auditions for Terry Pratchett’s Guards Guards Will be November 22nd and 23rd.

Casting 14 actors, any gender, age, race and ethnicity. Please bring your headshot and resume if you have one. Rehearsal calendars will be available at auditions.

Pays a $100 stipend.

Contact Jared@havenartstheatre.com with any questions.

See you there!

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Character Descriptions

Character Descriptions
Captain Samuel Vimes- gender male
* A cynical but deeply moral commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch.
* A reluctant hero driven by a sense of justice and duty.
* Has a drinking problem and grapples with the city’s corruption.
* Develops a relationship with Lady Sybil Ramkin.
* Around 40 years of age give or take.

Carrot Ironfoundersson- gender male
* A tall, powerful young man raised by dwarves.
* Idealistic, honest, and literal-minded, taking the city’s laws very seriously.
* His dwarfish name, Kzad-bhat, means “Head Banger” because he used to hit his head in mines.
* Inspires the rest of the Watch and changes their apathy with his enthusiasm and naivety.

Sergeant Fred Colon – gender any
* A lazy and slothish member of the Watch.
* Often makes amusing verbal blunders, like confusing “history” with other words.

Corporal Nobby Nobbs- gender any
* A short and unpleasant member of the Watch, known for petty thievery.
* Uses vulgar and inventive insults.

Lady Sybil Ramkin- gender female
* She has a strong build and bearing.
* A noblewoman and breeder of swamp dragons.
* She is around 30+ years old
* She is also the richest woman in the city.
* She takes a strong liking toward Commander Sam Vimes.

Lupine Wonse – gender any
* The head of the Elucidated Brethren, a secret society that summons the dragon.
* Wants to rule Ankh-Morpork
* Sneaky, but not as sneaky as they think they are.

Footnote – any age any gender
A footnote, like the ones at the bottom of the page. Except it has been humanized.

The Librarian – any gender
Very smart, highly intelligent Orangutan. Love their books and will do anything to protect them.

Dragon- just a voice
Ancient Large dragon, summoned against their will by the Brethren’s of the secret society. Decides to stay and become king.

The Patrician/ Lord Vetinari- gender any
Clever, shrewd, and in charge, barely.
Seems to know almost everything going on in the city thanks to his network of rats.

Other Notable Characters: all sorts of ages and genders:
Carrot’s Dad
Death
Voice at the Door
Brother Doorkeeper
Brother Fingers
Brother Plasterer
Brother Dunnykin
Brother Watchtower
Knowlessman
Zebbo Mooty
Urdo Van Pew
Dibbler
First Citizen
Second Citizen
First Guard
Second Guard
First Warrior
Second Warrior
First Worthy
Second Worthy
Archchancellor
Chief Assassin
Servant