Shakespeare Theatre Company
AUDITION DATES
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members may request an appointment by emailing: CastingShakespeare@shakespearetehatre.org . We will not be seeing non-AEA actors at this EPA. You MUST be a member of AEA to request an audition appointment. Please bring your AEA membership card with you to your audition, as you will be asked to show it to our proctor.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Lansburgh Theatre, Lort B (Minimum, $969) Harman Center, Lort B+ (Minimum, $1,064
SEEKING
Equity actors and singers for various roles in the upcoming season.
SM Availability TBD.
PREPARATION
Please prepare either: one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare OR a brief song OR a brief monologue and a brief song. If singing, bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Total audition time should not exceed 3 minutes.
Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Shakespeare Theatre Company Studios
507 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Administrative Offices. Studio A
PERSONNEL
Simon Godwin, Artistic Director
Resident Casting Director Carter Wooddell will be in attendance.
OTHER DATES
If unable to attend the EPA, please either email picture and resume to:
CastingShakespeare@shakespearetehatre.org
OR mail hardcopy to:
CARTER WOODDELL/STC CASTING
516 8TH STREET SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20003
OTHER
STC is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the national artistic landscape and communities that we serve. We encourage people of all communities to audition for all roles available.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
2020-2021 SEASON BREAKDOWN
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Free For All)
By William Shakespeare
Directed by: Alan Paul
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 7th
Preview: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Opening: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Closing: Sunday, August 9, 2020
ROLES OPEN (All): Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio of Syracuse, Dromio of Ephesus, Adriana, Luciana, Tailor/Merchant, Egeon, Courtesan
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
By William Shakespeare
Directed by: TBD
Performs at the Michael R. Klein Theatre at The Lansburgh
1st Rehearsal o/a: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
1st Preview o/a: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Opening o/a: Monday, October 26, 2020
Closing o/a: Sunday, November 22, 2020
Extension Close o/a: Sunday, November 29, 2020
ROLES OPEN (All): Shylock, Antonio, Bassanio, Gratiano, Lorenzo, Portia, Nerissa, Balthazar, Stephano, Jessica, Tubal, Launcelot Gobbo, Old Gobbo, Leonard, Duke of Venice, Prince of Morocco, Prince of Aragon, Salarino, Salanio, Salerio. Magnificoes of Venice, officers, jailers, servants, attendants, Doctor Bellario Doubling and tracking has not yet been confirmed.
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EVITA
Book and Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by: TBD
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal o/a: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
1st Tech: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
1st Preview o/a: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Opening o/a: Monday, November 30, 2020
Closing o/a: Sunday, December 27, 2020
Extension Close o/a: Sunday, January 3, 2021
ROLES OPEN (All): Ché, Juan Perón, Eva Perón, Augustin Magaldi, Perón’s Mistress, Ensemble (Don’t Cry for me Quartet, Eva’s Family, Eva’s Lovers, Generals, Mistress, Cabinet Members, Priest, Italian Admiral, Nurses, Press Secretary) *tracking and doubling not yet solidified
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LES BLANCS
By Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by: Yaël Farber
Performs at the Michael R. Klein Theatre at The Lansburgh
1st Rehearsal o/a: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
1st Tech o/a: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
1st Preview o/a: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Opening o/a: Monday, February 15, 2021
Closing o/a: Sunday, March 14, 2021
Extension Close o/a: Sunday, March 21, 2021
Roles open (All): The Woman, Abioseh Matoseh, Peter, Charlie Morris, Dr. Willy Dekoven, Major George Rice, Eric, Matriarch & Singer 1, Matriarch & Singer 2, Matriarch & Singer 3, Dr. Marta Gotterling, Ngago, Madame Neilsen, Tshembe Matoseh, Ensemble
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AS YOU LIKE IT
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Godwin
Performs at Sidney Harman Hall
1st Rehearsal o/a: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
1st Tech: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
1st Preview o/a: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Opening o/a: Monday, April 5, 2021
Closing o/a: Sunday, May 2, 2021
Extension Close o/a: Sunday, May 9, 2021
ROLES OPEN (All): Rosalind, Celia, Phebe, Silvius, Audrey, Orlando, Oliver, Adam, Touchstone, Duke Senior, Duke Frederick, Corin, Charles, Hymen, Le Beau, Amiens, First Lord, Jaques, Ensemble *tracking and doubling not yet solidified
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SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
By Oliver Goldsmith
Directed by Alan Paul
Performs at the Michael R. Klein Theatre at The Lansburgh
1st Rehearsal o/a: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
1st Tech o/a: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
1st Preview o/a: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Opening o/a: Monday, May 24, 2021
Closing o/a: Sunday, June 20, 2021
Extension Close o/a: Sunday, June 27, 2021
ROLES OPEN (All): Sir Charles Marlow, Young Marlow (his son), Hardcastle, Hastings, Tony Lumpkin, Diggory, Mrs. Hardcastle, Miss Hardcastle, Miss Neville, Maid, Landlord, Servants *tracking and doubling has not yet been solidified
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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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