2 Jun 2026

Othello Auditions

We are thrilled to announce an open audition call out for our 2026 staging of William Shakespeare's OTHELLO. Please find more information below. PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMISSION FOR THIS AUDITION IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you everyone for your interest

NOW CLOSED

dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for Othello by William Shakespeare, directed by Geoff O’Keeffe.

Rehearsals will commence on Monday 10th August 2026.
The production will run from 17th Sept – 23rd October 2026.

To apply, please email your:

  • Headshot
  •  CV and/or Showreel Link
  • Name of role you would most like to be considered for

📧 Send submissions to: info@milltheatre.ie

If you are selected to proceed to the audition stage, we will email you with your specific date and time, details of any materials you need to prepare, and all other relevant information you will need.

Auditions: 11th & 12th June 2026
Callbacks: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Got questions? Email info@milltheatre.ie

Please find a list of Othello roles and descriptions here:

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Othello | Late 20s to 40s | Male Identifying | Loyal, honest, outsider

Iago | Late 20s to 40s | Male Identifying |Disloyal, manipulative, jealous

Desdemona | 20s | Female Identifying | Idealistic, loving, trustworthy

Emilia | Late 20s to 40s | Female Identifying | World weary. Sceptical. Loyal

Roderigo | Late 20s to 40s | Male Identifying | Schemer, shallow, foolish

Cassio | Late 20s to 30s | Male Identifying | Charming, Handsome, ambitious

Brabatino | 40s to 60s | Male Identifying | Not for turning, bullish, racist

Montano | 30s to to 40s | Male Identifying | Honourable, loyal, leader

The Duke / Lodovio | 30s to 50s | Male Identifying  Honourable, just, pragmatic, refined, sophisticated, composed

Senator / Soldier / Bianca | 20s | Female Identifying | Fair minded, loyal, intelligent, news bearer, officious, bod, genuine, loyal