We’re Casting Performers for Bom-bitty of Errors

Presented by ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented
Directed by Steve Pacek with TeezySoDope

About the Project

Bombity of Errors is an " ad-rap-tation" of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, The Comedy of Errors. The piece invites performers and audiences into an experience where music, theatre and clowning collide under the roof of hip-hop culture.
More than just music, hip-hop became a way of life and a platform for community-building, offering voices to those often marginalized in mainstream society.  The Hip-hop community has always been collaborative, inventive, and socially conscious, emphasizing storytelling, mentorship, and collective identity. Its establishment was not only artistic but deeply social—creating spaces where people could connect, share experiences, and assert their presence and culture in the broader world.

As a performer in Bombity of Errors, you will be engaging with both the rich cultural legacy of the hip-hop movement and also reimagining a classic work of theatre.  An awesome task and responsibility, but the work will be EPIC!


Rehearsals:
Tuesday, April 28 - Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rehearsals will typically be 15 - 20 hours a week, held outside normal working hours

Performances:
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Thursday–Saturday evenings
Saturday–Sunday matinees
(8:00 PM curtain, 6:30 PM call for Evenings | 2:00 PM curtain, 12:30pm call for Matinees)

Performance Location: A Venue to be determined in Virginia Beach

Role Responsibilities

As a performer in Bombity of Errors, you will:

  • As a performer in Bombity of Errors, you will:

    • Perform in an audience-facing immersive experience

    • Work in close proximity to audience members, with opportunities for direct interaction

    • Collaborate with the creative team to shape a shared, intimate performance environment

    • Participate in rehearsals, tech, and performances as scheduled

    • Uphold ROŪGE’s values of care, consent, clarity, and respect throughout the process

    Clear boundaries are central to this work. Any elements involving partial nudity, food service, or physical interaction will be fully discussed, negotiated, and formally agreed upon before casting is finalized. No performer will be asked to commit to these elements during auditions.

Roles available:

Character Breakdown:

  • ANTIPHOLUS OF SYRACUSE - an Alpha male MC who’s in search of true love. A romantic at heart, he’s thoughtful and sensitive, but if you cross him…watch out!

  • ANTIPHOLUS OF EPHESUS - an Alpha male MC who lives the baller life. He’s the king of his castle and is accustomed to getting everything his heart desires. It’s his world and everyone else is living in it.

  • DROMIO OF SYRACUSE - the sidekick hype man to his brother, he probably grew up being the class clown. He’s always in search of a good time and hates when life gets too serious.

  • DROMIO OF EPHESUS - the sidekick hype man to his brother, he has always had to clean up Antipholus’s messes. Usually a mix of exasperated and frustrated, he’s a human punching bag in a dysfunctional family.

  • ADRIANNA - the loyal wife of Antipholus of Ephesus, despite her husband’s deviant ways. She is a strong woman but forced to live in her man’s world.

  • LUCIANA - Adrianna’s sister and confident. She is not the sharpest tool in the shed and is often oblivious when it comes to common sense. things. But she loves her sister and just wants everyone to be happy.

  • HENDELBERG - A Jewish jeweler with a lot of street cred. He will not be taken advantage of and is known to “go-off” if he gets too worked up.

  • DR. PINCH, a bit of a Rastafarian "medicine man," he’s got mixtures and potions for every ailment under the sun.

  • BOBBY - a delivery guy and wanna-be rapper, but that’s just not his ministry. Clueless. Bless his heart.

  • COP - a wanna-be cool guy, but he’s a total clown. Very much in the style of Reno 911. Demands to be taken seriously, but commands no respect.

  • DESI - a "courtesan" who thinks very highly of herself and her talents. She’s domineering and will always get what she wants.  She will cut a bitch.

  • BACK-UP SINGERS - magical fly people who appear in the music video in ANTIPHOLUS of Syracuse’s mind.

  • ASPEN MOUND 1 & 2 - a strangely hyped-up MC duo

  • ABBESS - a hip hop Mother Superior

  • FELICIO - a less than beautiful courtesan (brief cameo)

  • SHAKESPEARE - yes, the Bard himself (brief cameo)

Breakdown of Characters to Roles

  • Actor 1 would play AoS

  • Actor 2 would play DoS

  • Actor 3 would play AoE

  • Actor 4 would play DoE

  • Actor 5 would play Adrianna

  • Actor 6 would play Luciana

  • Actor 7 would play Hendelberg, Bobby, Back-up Singer, Aspen Mound 1, Felicio, Shakespeare

  • Actor 8 would play Desi, Dr. Pinch, Cop, Back-up Singer, Aspen Mound 2, Abbess

All roles are open to performers of any race, gender, and ability.
Performers must be 18 years of age or older.

About You

You are someone who:

  • Is curious about physical storytelling and non-traditional performance formats

  • Feels comfortable working in intimate, audience-facing environments

  • Values collaboration, communication, and care in artistic processes

  • Is interested in process-driven work and collective creation

  • Is open, grounded, and present in your body and performance

  • Rooted in hip-hop culture with a deep appreciation for hip-hop and rap music

Additionally, We’re looking for someone with most of the following

  • Experience with movement-based or site-specific performance (formal training not required)

  • Ability to hold presence and intention in close proximity to audiences

  • Reliability, clear communication, and respect for ensemble and community process

  • Interest in projects that prioritize consent, safety, and mutual care

  • For some roles, experience in dance, choreography, or other embodied movement practices

All roles are open to performers of any race, gender, and ability.
Performers must be 18 years of age or older.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative, human-centered creative process

  • Clear communication around expectations, boundaries, and logistics

  • A chance to work in a nationally recognized historic site

  • A project that values intention, presence, and artistry over spectacle

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation: $1,000 stipend

  • Documentation of work (photos and/or video, as available)

  • Participation in a collaborative, care-centered creative process

Audition Process

Our audition process is designed to be respectful of artists’ time and accessible to a wide range of performers. We aim to keep the day organized, efficient, and welcoming, with clear communication throughout.

  • Submission Type: Video Submissions (In-Person Auditions have concluded)

  • Sign-Up Process: Performers will provide all requested information, and a youtube/vimeo/fileshare link to their audition video which will be attached to their application submitted below.

  • Audition Format: Prepare a short verse or freestyle, about one to two minutes. It can be original or written by someone else. We want to hear your voice, rhythm, and storytelling. You may perform with a track or a cappella. If you use music, bring it ready on a device that can connect to a speaker. During the audition, we may ask you to change your delivery, try it without music, or adjust parts of it to see how you collaborate and adapt.

  • Final Selection: Casting decisions will be communicated directly to all callback participants.

For any questions about your submission, please email Connor Norton (Connor@rougeva.org)

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ONLY