Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
2015 Season

Pay: Yes

Description:

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) will be holding auditions for its 2015 season and is seeking actors for its three unique touring programs: Montana Shakes!, Shakespeare in the Parks, and Shakespeare in the Schools.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will be holding auditions in CHICAGO at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont Ave) on Sunday, Dec 7 (9a‐5p) and Monday, Dec 8 (10a‐7:30p). Callbacks will be on Friday, Dec 12 (1‐4p)

If time and schedules permit, private auditions in Bozeman can be arranged at any time by contacting our office (406) 994‐3903 or we will accept taped audition pieces. You may either submit a DVD or post your audition to YouTube and provide us with a link. Live auditions are always preferable. The deadline for videoed applications is Monday, February 2nd, 2015 and decisions on hiring will take place in late February, so please get your materials in as soon as possible.

Montana Shakes! (in its 21st season) employs 3 actors for a 12‐week spring season that includes rehearsals and a multi‐state tour in Montana and northern Wyoming. We are particularly looking for actor/educators who have the experience, interest and ability to be effective teachers as well as actors. The play rehearses for one week starting in mid‐Feb and then tours the region until the end of May. The 2015 show will be "Star Crossed Stage Coach", based on Romeo & Juliet. Starting salaries are $420/week plus room and board allowance while on tour. Housing in Bozeman is also provided.

Shakespeare in the Parks (in its 43rd season) employs 10 actors for a 15‐week summer season that includes rehearsals and a multi‐state tour in Montana, northern Wyoming, Eastern Idaho, western North Dakota and eastern Washington. Two plays rehearse for five weeks starting in late May and then tour the region for a ten‐week period ending in early September. The 2015 season will present The Taming of the Shrew and Cyrano de Bergerac. Starting salaries are $400/week plus room and board allowance while on tour. Housing in Bozeman is also provided.

Shakespeare in the Schools (in its 21st season) employs 8 actors for a 10‐week fall season that includes rehearsals and a multi‐state tour in Montana and northern Wyoming. We are particularly looking for actor/educators who have the experience, interest and ability to be effective teachers as well as actors. The play rehearses for three weeks starting in mid‐September and then tours the region for a ten‐week period ending in mid‐December. The 2015 season will present Merchant of Venice. Starting salaries are $420/week plus room and board allowance while on tour. Housing in Bozeman is also provided.

Material To Prepare:

Auditions should include two monologues - One Shakespeare and one non‐Shakespeare classic - and should not exceed 3 minutes total.

Ability to play musical instruments and/or sing is highly desired. Our Shakes and Schools tours are particularly interested in hiring actors with educator experience and those with interest and ability to be effective teaching artists as well as actors.

Contact Info:

Please Click Here to submit your application and upload your headshot and resume in order to be scheduled a time slot. Audition appointments often fill very quickly so it is suggested you register online as soon after that as possible. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our office.