SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY OF DC Equity Principal Auditions - Shakespeare Theatre Company Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
10 AM to 6 PM each day
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
B and B+; $861 and $936/week mins

Location
Shakespeare Theatre Company Offices
516 Eighth Street, SE — 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20003

Seeking
Equity actors and actor/singers for the upcoming 2016-17 Season.

See breakdown for details

All roles are understudied

Preparation
Prepare one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare not to exceed 3 minutes total. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

There will be an accompanist present should actors want to sing from their book. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes

Other Dates
See breakdown for show dates

Other
The Shakespeare Theatre Company specializes in classic plays. The theatre is always seeking new classical actors of all age ranges and types to add to its files.

Personnel
Michael Kahn, Artistic Director
Resident Casting Director Carter C. Wooddell will be in attendance

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
EMAIL CastingShakespeare@shakespearetheatre.org

CALL 202.547.3230 x 2724
AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

THE TEMPEST (FREE FOR ALL)
By William Shakespeare
Directed by : Ethan McSweeny
Original direction by Ethan McSweeny
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: July 26, 2016; Opening, August 17, 2016; Closes: August 28, 2016;

ROLES OPEN (All): Prospero, Ariel, Caliban, Miranda, Stephano, Trinculo, Alonso, Antonio, Sebastian, Gonzalo, Boatswain, Adrian, Ferdinand, Female Voice

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ROMEO AND JULIET
By William Shakespeare
Directed by: Alan Paul
Performs at the Lansburgh Theatre

1st Rehearsal: August 9, 2016; Opening: September 19, 2016; Closes: October 23, 2016; Poss Ext: November 6, 2016

ROLES OPEN (All): Escalus, Paris, Montague, Capulet, Romeo, Mercutio, Benvolio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, Lady Capulet, Juliet, Nurse, Abram, Friar John, Balthasar, Peter, Apothecary, Lady Montague, Sampson, Gregory

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THE SECRET GARDEN
Music by: Lucy Simon
Lyrics and Book by: Marsha Norman
Directed by: David Armstrong
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: October 11, 2016; Opening: November 21, 2016; Closes: January 1, 2017; Poss Ext: January 8, 2016

ROLES OPEN (All): Lily, Mary Lennox (Juvenile), Fakir, Ayah, Rose (Mary’s Mother), Captain Albert Lennox (Mary’s Father), Archibald Craven (Mary’s Uncle), Dr. Neville Craven (his Brother), Mrs. Medlock (the Housekeeper), Martha (a Chambermaid), Dickon (her brother), Ben Weatherstaff (The Gardner), Colin Craven (Juvenile)

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KING CHARLES III
By Mike Bartlett
Directed by: David Muse
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: January 24, 2017; Opening: February 13, 2017; Closes: March 12, 2017; Poss Ext: March 19, 2017

ROLES OPEN (All): Charles, Mr. Stevens, William, Harry, Spencer/Nick/Sir Gordon, Mr. Evans, Camilla, James Reiss, Coottsey/Speaker of the House of Commons/Sir Michael, Sarah/Ghost/TV Producer, Jess, Kate, Protester, Protester/Attendant, Protester/Attendant, Protester, Protester

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MACBETH
By William Shakespeare
Directed by: Liesl Tommy
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall

1st Rehearsal: March 14, 2017; Opening: May 1, 2017; Closes: May 28, 2017; Poss Ext: June 11, 2017

ROLES OPEN (All): Duncan, Malcolm, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff, Lady Macduff, Banquo, Lennox, Ross, First Witch, Second Witch, Third Witch, Menteith, Angus, Porter, Siward, Seyton, Doctor

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WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN
By Thomas Middleton
Directed by: Michael Kahn
Performs at the Lansburgh Theatre

1st Rehearsal: April 24, 2017; Opening: June 5, 2017; Closes: July 2, 2017; Poss Ext: July 9, 2017

ROLES OPEN (All): Duke of Florence, Cardinal, Fabritio, Hippolito, Guariano, Ward, Leantio, Sordido, Livia, Isabella, Bianca, Widow