Teen Audition for "Shakespeare Festival"
Teen auditions for the Now That’s What I Call Shakespeare Festival! Check out the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A collection of scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s most beloved shows, as well as some original works based on Shakespeare’s legacy. The show will feature moments of comedy, romance, tragedy, and intrigue. Rate: Non-equity actors only. Travel stipends of $50 plus gratuity provided to all performers. Additional info: The show will perform July 18-27 Most actors will be cast in multiple roles throughout the show. Important Dates: Self tape and audition materials DUE: Monday, April 7 Callbacks, as needed: Friday, April 11 Rehearsal Begin: May 19 Rehearsals will be broken down by scene and scheduled based on actor availability Performances: July 18, 19, 20, and 25, 26, 27 at 7:00pm To be considered for roles in original Shakespeare pieces, please submit a 1-2 minute Shakespearean or Shakespearean-style monologue (comedic or dramatic) To be considered for roles in Shakespeare-inspired one acts, please submit a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) You may submit two monologues to be considered for roles in both styles. Contrasting (one comedic, one dramatic) monologues preferred, but not required. When applying, please send: - Headshot - Resume - Any specific roles you would like to be considered for - Any conflicts you may have from May 19 through July 27 - Whether or not you would be available for a virtual callback the evening of April 11
25 roles
"Much Ado About Nothing"
"Much Ado About Nothing"
"As You Like It"
"As You Like It"
"Twelfth Night"
Comfortable with crossdressing. "Twelfth Night"
"Macbeth"
Child (may be played by an adult actor). "Macbeth"
"Macbeth"
"Hypothetically Speaking, Right?"
"Hypothetically Speaking, Right?"
"Hypothetically Speaking, Right?"
"Hypothetically Speaking, Right?"
Wife of Marcus Brutus. "Coronation Day"
Fabulous servant to Portia and Brutus. "Coronation Day"
Marcus Brutus. Roman Politician and Caesar’s assassin. "Coronation Day"
Julius Caesar. A large man. Emperor of Rome. "Coronation Day"
Dead. "Hamlet in Purgatory"
Dead. "Hamlet in Purgatory"
Dead. Played offstage. "Hamlet in Purgatory"
"Less Than Noble"
"Less Than Noble"
Italian features. Iago’s late wife, sharp-witted and pragmatic, but with a capacity for warmth and forgiveness that occasionally surfaces. "Othello: Lies and Consequences"
Italian features, childlike innocence, turning into bitterness. "Othello: Lies and Consequences"