Woodstock Shakespeare Players is accepting non-union actor submissions for its upcoming production of A BIT O' THE BARD: FAIR AND FOUL - an original play by Angie Kells (and William Shakespeare!) with Jason Ryan Lovett - featuring a selection of scenes from Shakespeare's works, some humorous interludes, stage combat and a whole lot of fun. Part sketch comedy, part Shakespeare's greatest and lesser known hits, A BIT O' THE BARD: FAIR AND FOUL is performed outdoors for free in the historic Woodstock Square.
SEEKING TO CAST:
WSP is looking to cast a wide-range of characters (ages 16 and up) to form a Shakespearean troupe. Troupe members will be asked to play multiple roles in a variety of Shakespeare scenes. Previous knowledge or experience performing Shakespeare's works is preferred but not required. We encourage actors of all backgrounds to audition and are seeking an inclusive cast featuring people of all body types, abilities, gender identities, and ethnicities.
PAY: There is a small stipend for this production.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, May 18 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to allow for check-in.
Enter through the front door of the Opera House (on Van Buren St).
Sign-in and waiting area will be in that front entryway.
Auditions will be held in the VIP space in the back part of the Community Room.
CALLBACKS will be invite only and will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00pm at the Woodstock Opera House
*****Although in-person auditions are preferred, we will be accepting VIDEO AUDITIONS, but you must be available for in-person callbacks.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS are due by: MONDAY, MAY 18.
Please send all audition videos to:
woodstockshakespeareplayers@gmail.com with the subject line: "WSP FAIR AND FOUL - VIDEO AUDITION"
REHEARSALS:
List all scheduling conflicts on your audition form.
First read-through: Friday, May 22 at 6:00pm at the Woodstock Opera House.
Rehearsals are typically Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm, at the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock Public Library, and select outdoor venues.
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: We will have two technical rehearsals on 7/13 and 7/14 at 6pm (5pm setup) with a final dress rehearsal on 7/16 at 6pm.
PICK-UP REHEARSALS: 7/23 and 7/30 at 6pm
Technical and pick-up rehearsals are mandatory.
PLEASE FILL IN ALL OF YOUR CONFLICTS ON THE AUDITION FORM. We ask that you please try and limit any additional conflicts once rehearsals have started.
PERFORMANCES:
A BIT O' THE BARD: FAIR AND FOUL will have three total evening performances. These are free outdoor public performances in the Woodstock Square.
Sat, July 18 at 5:00pm
Sat, July 25 at 5:00pm
Sat, Aug 1 at 5:00pm
Please note: In the event of a weather cancellation we will have a RAIN DATE performance in Woodstock on Saturday, Aug 8 at 5:00pm
One-minute monologues are available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8bG95DZU3VGvUAgpnS1tU48IztA7fNG/view
Please be prepared to perform TWO contrasting character one-minute monologues either from the above list or choose your own two contrasting one-minute monologues from any of Shakespeare's works.
Monologues should be rehearsed and prepared, but they need not be memorized.
Contact Info:
Here is the LINK to the AUDITION FORM. https://forms.gle/D16k7hzUhBRFfmqN8
Here is the link to the Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAAAD2BA4F9C52-63625402-auditions#/
Please reach out to us at woodstockshakespeareplayers@gmail.com if you need further information. Thank you