In a newly updated version of Aaron Sorkin’s hit Broadway play-turned-Academy Award nominated movie, A Few Good Men examines the role of honor and militaristic conduct through the lens of a monumental murder trial. Soldier is pitted against soldier, the chain of military command is tested, and the fate of two low ranking Marines rests in the hands of three scrappy Navy JAG lawyers dedicated to executing justice. This production will take place in the summer and fall of 1992, set in various locations from the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba to the Washington Navy Yard in D.C.

Directed by Enrico Banson, Royal Underground’s production looks at the play through a modern lens, bringing urgency and humanity to a story that never stopped being relevant. Playing at the historic Live Oak Theater in Berkeley from June 5 through 21, 2026. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.

To learn more about the Royal Underground, visit theroyalunderground.org

The Royal Underground is looking for actors to fill the following roles: 

Lance Corporal Harold W. Dawson (USMC)

20-25, male. A born leader. A serious young man with a commanding presence, even at ease.

Private First Class Louden Downey (USMC)

18-25, male. A born follower. A respectful young man with an honest, trusting disposition.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Sam Weinberg (USN, JAG Corps)

30-35, male. A family man with a strong moral compass and a laidback demeanor.

Lieutenant Jonathan James Kendrick (USMC)

25-35, male. Identifies as a Commanding Officer, a Marine, a Christian, and an American - in precisely that order.

Colonel (Judge) Julius Alexander Randolph (USMC)

40-50, male. Always fair, but firm when he needs to be.

Ensemble 1 (Lawyer, Corporal Dunn, Sergeant At Arms, et al.)

25-50, male. The track includes Sergeant At Arms and leads the military call and response songs throughout the show. Strong a cappella singing required.

Ensemble 2 (Lawyer #1, Tom, Corporal Howard, et al.)

20s, male. The track includes Tom and Corporal Howard. Impressionistic and loyal.

Ensemble 3 (Lawyer #2, Corporal Hammaker, Commander Stone, Orderly, et al.)

25-50, male. The track includes Commander (Doctor) Stone. Stern and opinionated. 

All available roles are open for male-identifying actors of any race, ethnicity, or ability. Veterans are especially encouraged to submit audition reels, with or without acting background. All actors will be expected to comply with U.S. Navy grooming standards for performances.

To Submit

Please send your headshot, an updated resume, and a self tape video of you performing a one-minute dramatic monologue via email to maria@mfbcasting.com. Please slate before your performance, indicating your name (as you’d like to be credited), the source of your monologue (play name and author), and the role(s) for which you’d like to be considered.

Callbacks will be by invitation only after all video submissions have been evaluated.

Callbacks will be held in person on Monday, December 1 from 6-10 PM at the Live Oak Theater in Berkeley, CA.

Actors will be notified about callbacks by Monday, November 24.

The following roles have been cast:

Lieutenant Junior Grade Daniel A. Kaffee (USN, JAG Corps)

Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway (USN, JAG Corps)

Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Jessep (USMC)

Lieutenant Jack Ross (USMC, Judge Advocate Division)

Captain Isaac Whitaker (USN)

Captain Matthew A. Markinson (USMC)

Private First Class William T. Santiago (USMC)

Non-AEA submissions only.

Rehearsals: March through May 2026

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