Much Ado About Nothing Stuttgart Theatre Center Stuttgart-Möhringen, Baden-Württemberg

Available Roles

• PRINCIPAL ROLES
• BEATRICE Presents female, 25-40 ROLE INCLUDES ON-STAGE INTIMACY General Manager of Bar Messina and Leonatos niece Sharp-witted, fiercely independent, and never at a loss for words She masks her vulnerability with humor and has little patience for foolishness Her spirited rivalry and eventual romance with Benedick form the plays central love story
• BENEDICK Presents male, 25-40 ROLE INCLUDES ON-STAGE INTIMACY A military officer and longtime friend of Don Pedro Clever, charismatic, and endlessly confident, he delights in witty banter and swears he will never marry His verbal sparring with Beatrice gradually gives way to one of the plays most beloved romances
• HERO Presents female, 18-30 ROLE INCLUDES ON-STAGE INTIMACY Leonatos daughter and a waitress at Bar Messina Kind, optimistic, and quietly confident Her romance with Claudio becomes the emotional heart of the story
• CLAUDIO Presents male, 18-30 ROLE INCLUDES ON-STAGE INTIMACY A young military officer newly returned from war Earnest, honorable, and deeply romantic, though sometimes nave and quick to believe appearances His courtship of Hero drives the central conflict and explores the themes of trust, reputation, and forgiveness
• DON PEDRO Presents male, 30-50 Prince of Aragon and commander of the returning soldiers Charismatic, respected, and good-humored, he enjoys bringing people together and often orchestrates the plays matchmaking schemes His leadership and loyalty help set the storys events in motion while balancing moments of comedy with quiet reflection
• DON JOHN Presents male, 25-45 Don Pedros resentful half-brother Intelligent, calculating, and quietly bitter, he delights in manipulation and discord His deception threatens Hero and Claudios relationship and serves as the storys primary source of conflict
• LEONATO Presents male, 45-70 Owner of Bar Messina and Heros father Warm, generous, and well respected within the community He welcomes the returning soldiers with open arms and takes great pride in his family When Heros honor is challenged, he must balance heartbreak, anger, and forgiveness
• FEATURED SUPPORTING ROLES
• MARGARET Presents female, 20-40 A waitress at Bar Messina and Heros close friend Outgoing, witty, and playful, she enjoys teasing those around her without realizing the consequences of her actions Her unwitting involvement becomes a key piece of Don Johns scheme
• DOGBERRY Presents male, 35-70 The well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent head of local security Earnest, overly confident, and unintentionally hilarious, he constantly misuses words while believing himself exceptionally intelligent His investigation ultimately uncovers the truth behind the conspiracy
• BORACHIO Presents male, 20-40 A follower of Don John Opportunistic, persuasive, and morally flexible, he carries out the deception that nearly destroys Hero and Claudios relationship before confessing his role in the plot
• CONRADE Presents male, 20-40 Don Johns loyal companion Observant, cautious, and practical, he supports Don Johns plans while often serving as his sounding board Though less outspoken than Borachio, he remains deeply involved in the conspiracy
• ANTONIO Presents male, 45-70 Leonatos older brother and trusted confidant Practical, loyal, and protective of his family, he offers wisdom and steadfast support during the turmoil surrounding Hero
• VERGES Presents male, 40-70 Dogberrys devoted deputy Patient, agreeable, and quietly dependable, he faithfully supports Dogberry despite the frequent confusion caused by his superiors blunders
• FRIAR FRANCIS Presents male, 40-70 A respected priest and trusted advisor Calm, compassionate, and perceptive, he recognizes Heros innocence and devises the plan that ultimately restores truth and reconciliation
• URSULA Presents female, 20-50 A trusted employee at Bar Messina and companion to Hero Warm, supportive, and perceptive, she helps carry out the playful scheme that brings Beatrice and Benedick together
• BALTHASAR (any gender), Any age, resident bandsinger of Bar Messina We are looking for musicians to portray the musical group Balthasar, the house band of Bar Messina Ideally, singers who also play a musical instrument (piano, guitar, drums), but the inability to play an instrument is not a deal breakerideally, one round, warm, jazzy alto, one bright, pop mezzo, one tenor
• SEXTANT (any gender), a New Orleans Police Department Officer
• ENSEMBLE ROLES Presents any gender, Ensemble members portray a variety of characters throughout the production, including Watch Officers, Bar Staff, Patrons, Wedding Guests, Messengers, and Attendants Strong character work, movement, and comedic timing are encouraged
• MESSENGER Brief speaking role but will serve as an ensemble member, dancer and background actor May be doubled with another role