Shakespeare Royal Oak announces that auditions for its 18th season will be held on Sunday, March 11 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday, March 12 from 4:00pm to 9:00pmat Starr Presbyterian Church at 13 Mile and Crooks roads in Royal Oak. Michigan's premier outdoor Shakespeare festival will be casting for its professional main stage production, Much Ado About Nothing directed by Gillian Eaton and its Daylight Show, the World Premiere of The Comedy of Terrible Errors by Don Zolidis.
Auditions
Interested actors may visit
www.shakespeareroyaloak.com and sign up for a five-minute appointment. Those auditioning should bring two headshots and resumes as well as prepare either one 2-minute Shakespearean speech or two contrasting Shakespeare monologues with a total length of less than four minutes. Limited Equity roles are available under a special appearance contract. All Non-Equity actors will be paid a stipend.
Much Ado About Nothing
The roles of Benedick and Beatrice have been pre-cast. All other roles are available. Rehearsals begin the week of June 26.
The Comedy of Terrible Errors
This world premiere will feature four actors with strong improv skills and familiarity with Shakespeare. Rehearsals begin June 11 with a preview performance tentatively scheduled for July 10.
Internships
Shakespeare Royal Oak offers a popular internship program as well. Administrative and Backstage positions are available for those 18 and older. For more information on internships, email us atadmin@waterworkstheatre.com
Mission
Since 2001 Water Works Theatre Company has presented Shakespeare Royal Oak and other award-winning productions. Water Works enhances the quality of life in the community by offering Michigan's premier outdoor professional Shakespeare event in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park. Water Works provides a place to call home for local professional actors, designers, directors, teachers, and other artists in a dynamic collaboration with skilled volunteers and other community supporters. Learn more at:
www.waterworkstheatre.com.
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