The Rooted Voyageurs theater company is looking for a group of non-equity actors/musicians for its 2026 production of As You Like It! This production will go to multiple parks and venues in Columbia County, Berkshire County, and the Upstate New York area. Actors of the global majority are strongly encouraged to submit.

Our mission is art without admission, so every performance is free to the public! We believe in equitable and entertaining live theater for the people that is not prohibited by cost.

• We cannot provide housing, so we are looking for actors who are local/can commute to Columbia County, NY.

• Rehearsal dates are Monday, May 25th - Friday, June 12th, 2026. Rehearsals will be held in person with possible performance dates on weekends from Saturday, June 13th- Sunday, July 19th, 2026. Our performances will be donation-based (since this is a community event, we want it to be accessible to everyone!).

• Each actor will be doubled, meaning that you will be guaranteed at least two parts in the show.

• We will be providing each actor with a stipend at the end of the process. Exactly how much money will be provided is still dependent on benefactors and other funding avenues, but it will be at least $300.

• Our performance is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Actors will also have tour jobs, including setting up and taking down a bare-bones set.

• As You Like It is a show for EVERYONE! A part of our mission is to make this show understandable and entertaining. We have marketing materials and will be assisting with the marketing of our performance in each town!

If this interests you, please submit a Shakespeare monologue of your choice (no time limit, just do you!) along with your headshot and resume to rootedvoyageurs@gmail.com. In your video, please state your name, monologue character name, and where you would be living during the duration of the contract. Submission deadline is April 11th, 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!