The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is seeking actors for a touring show.
Please note this is for a touring show which will include some travel. This Shakespearean theater company performs summer shows across various “Theatre in the Park” locations in the area. The shows are mostly summer productions performed across the Cleveland area parks.
Actor auditions are being held online for 2 Shakespearean shows. Online Auditions are open for Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors” and “Richard III.”
Auditions are being held online for submissions from the actors who are interested. Callbacks, however, will be held in person in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
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About the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival:
The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to bringing free, high-quality Shakespeare performances to communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Known for its outdoor summer productions, the festival focuses on accessibility and inclusivity, offering audiences the chance to experience classic works in a relaxed, welcoming environment. In addition to staging Shakespeare’s plays, the company supports local artists and performers while promoting creative engagement with timeless stories.
Seeking Actors:
- Please prepare a video submission of two contrasting classical monologues, at least one of which being Shakespearean. Please keep videos to a maximum of 3 minutes. Video auditions are accepted as an UNLISTED YouTube link.
- All roles are open and paid a stipend to the actor upon completion of last performance.
- Please note we cannot offer AEA contracts or housing at this time.
Cleveland Shakespeare Auditions – See https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPTFuVFJtzd_NQ7R1rncuehjz7Zhddq9TGuJgaCs4KzMbfuw/viewform
Website: https://www.clevelandshakespeare.org/audition
Callbacks – In Person
Video Auditions are accepted as an (UNLISTED) YouTube link.
Upload a video of two contrasting monologues. (see above for the website and informational links)
If only auditioning for a single production, only one monologue is needed per audition.
Please Note:
Ensure auditions channels are set to UNLISTED (not private)
Have all materials ready when filling out Audition Form
AUDITIONS ARE DUE:
Deadline: 5:00 pm EST Monday, March 30
Required:
- Resume & Headshot
- Audition Video Link
- Contact/Audition Info
- Conflict Sheet
(By Invitation Only)
In-person callbacks will be held during the afternoon/evening of April 11 and/or evening of April 13.