Free Cast List Template
Cast List
Name |
[YOUR NAME] |
Company |
[YOUR COMPANY NAME] |
Date |
[DATE] |
Overview
This comprehensive list presents a detailed breakdown of a cast list for a hypothetical theatrical production. It outlines the role of each actor, the character they portray, their importance in the production and their prior experience. This table serves as an invaluable tool during the production process, assisting in rehearsals, production planning, promotion, and archiving, among other things.
The Cast List
Main Roles:
Actor's Name |
Character |
Prior Experience |
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John Doe |
King Lear |
Performed in "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet" |
Jane Smith |
Cordelia |
Performed in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Macbeth" |
Supporting Roles:
Actor's Name |
Character |
Prior Experience |
---|---|---|
Bob Johnson |
Edgar |
Performed in "Othello", "The Tempest" |
Sarah White |
Regan |
Performed in "Julius Caesar", "Richard III" |
David Brown |
Gloucester |
First major theatrical role |
Laura Green |
Goneril |
Performed in "Twelfth Night", "The Merchant of Venice" |
Mike Williams |
Edmund |
Performed in "Henry V", "Anthony and Cleopatra" |
Minor Roles:
Actor's Name |
Character |
Prior Experience |
---|---|---|
Alice Taylor |
Albany |
Performed in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" |
James Davis |
Kent |
Performed in "Much Ado About Nothing" |
Emma Thompson |
Britannia |
Performed in "As You Like it", "Measure for Measure" |
Additional Reminders
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Ensure all actors understand their roles and the production's schedule.
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Cast list should be made available to all actors, the director, stage manager, and production team.
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Use the cast list to plan rehearsals and scene schedules.
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Archive the cast list for future reference and potential reshoots.
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Use the cast list in promotional and marketing materials for better audience engagement.