2017 TSF Electronic Audition Submissions
Location: Nationwide
Type: Theater
Texas Shakespeare Festival 2017 Season Auditions
Casting the Texas Shakespeare Festival, a non-Equity summer repertory theatre, now accepting electronic audition submissions for its 32nd season: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CYRANO de BERGERAC, RICHARD III, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, a children’s production, and one other small cast show to be announced.
Twelve (12) Actors: Male, 25-55, classically trained actors to be cast in three shows: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CYRANO de BERGERAC, RICHARD III, or the UpStairs Theatre productions (a small cast show to be announced).
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Four (4) Actors: Female, 23-45, classically trained actors, who can sing and harmonize, to be cast in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, and two other shows: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CYRANO de BERGERAC, or RICHARD III,
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Six (6) Acting Interns: Male and Female, 21-35, classically trained actors to be cast in a children’s production (tba) and three other shows: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CYRANO de BERGERAC, RICHARD III, or the UpStairs Theatre productions (a small cast show to be announced).
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Six Actor Touring Company: Male and Female, 21-40, classically trained actors to tour regional in the East Texas area with reduced productions (50-55 minutes) of ROMEO AND JULIET, and SHAKESPEARE’S GREATEST HITS. Four male / three female actors. Contract January 8 through March 6; $300 a week; $400 travel reimbursement, dorm housing, and some meals.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Rehearsal and Production Dates:
Contract runs May 19 through August 3, 2017; Rehearsals (for all shows) May 20 through June 28; Productions June 29 through July 30. Rehearsals and productions are held in Kilgore, Texas.
Compensation:
Actors receive a $3,500 stipend (1st installment on arrival and then every two weeks); dorm housing; $350 travel reimbursement; fourteen meals a week.
Acting Interns receive a $1,250 stipend (1st installment on arrival and then every two weeks); double occupancy dorm housing; and fourteen meals a week
Audition Instructions:
Visit our website at http://www.TexasShakespeare.com and read audition submission requirements, fill out the 2017 Audition Submission Form, attach headshot (prefer JPEG) and resume (prefer PDF) and two audition pieces. Female Actors and those actors who wish to be considered for the Touring Company, must also submit a song selection.
Also attending the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions, in Memphis, TN and hosting auditions in Kilgore, Texas on Saturday, February 11 (also, by appointment during the week). Call 903.983.8119 to schedule an appointment.
Contact Information:
John Dodd, TSF Managing Director
JDodd@TexasShakespeare.com
903.983.8119
www.TexasShakespeare.com
http://www.texasshakespeare.com/actors
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Nationwide
Please submit to: Auditions@TexasShakespeare.com by 2017-02-06
This casting notice was posted by: Texas Shakespeare Festival
