HARRISBURG SHAKESPEARE COMPANY TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR
William Shakespeare’s “CORIOLANUS”
HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will hold auditions for its fall mainstage production, “CORIOLANUS” by William Shakespeare, on:
LOCAL ACTORS:
Friday, August 23: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 24: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
OUT OF TOWN ACTORS:
Sunday, August 25: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Callbacks will take place on Sunday, August 25 at 1:30 p.m. Actors should keep their schedules clear in case they are needed for callbacks.
Auditioners must call the theatre at 238-4111 for an audition appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Auditions will be held at Gamut Classic Theatre, 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, downtown Harrisburg.
AUDITION INFO: Actors are required to present a memorized classical monologue one to two minutes in length. Bring a resume of your work and a headshot/photo. If you have any questions, please call the theatre at
717-238-4111.
If you are unavailable during our audition times and are still interested in auditioning, we will accept a video audition. YouTube links and DVDs must be received by August 23 and will not be returned.
REHEARSALS: The bulk of rehearsals for CORIOLANUS will begin in September. HSC rehearsals are held weekday evenings and weekend afternoons and evenings with no rehearsals on Mondays. Not everyone is called for every rehearsal. Please bring your calendars to the auditions.
PERFORMANCES: CORIOLANUS will be performed at Gamut Classic Theatre, 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Downtown Harrisburg. Performances are November 2-24, 2013, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Student matinee performances will be held at Gamut Classic Theatre on November 5, 12, and 19 at 9:30 a.m.
* ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING STUDENT MATINEES.
Technicians/Designers should make an interview appointment. Please send a resume of theatre-related work experience as well as a sample of your work, if applicable (i.e. a lighting design, sample production book, photos of craftwork, etc.) to: HSC, 605 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Volunteers and novices can help with the production by filling out our online volunteer registration form.
Gamut Theatre Group is a professional non-equity theatre company. Most technical and acting positions are paid, with some internship and apprenticeship opportunities available. Paid positions receive a one-time sum issued at strike after the close of the show. Size of payment varies greatly depending on size of role or duties.
There is a limited amount of accommodation that may be available for out-of-area cast and crew.
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