Shakespeare in Clark Park | Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Auditions will be held on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Sign-ups will begin at 9 AM at the theater. If you have any questions, you may email
casting@shakespeareinclarkpark.org.
LOA
$308 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - before 1/6/25
$323 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - after 1/6/25
Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare in Clark Park's 2024-25 Season (See breakdown). Local Philadelphia area actors are encouraged to audition.
Shakespeare in Clark Park is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to principles of ethical and diverse representation in our casting, and actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, and physical abilities are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare either 2 one-minute contrasting Shakespeare monologues OR 1 Comic Shakespeare monologue and 16-bars (about 30 seconds) of a contemporary folk, jazz, or rock song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. Also, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake
302 South Hicks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Expected to attend:
Casting Consultant & Season Director - Brenna Geffers
Producing Artistic Director - Shamus
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Shakespeare in Clark Park 2024-25 Season
Written & Directed by Brenna Geffers (she/her)
First Rehearsal: 11/18/2024
Opening: Thursday, 12/12
Closing: Sun 12/29
Lady (she/her) - Role Cast. Actors considered for possible replacements or future remounts. Solo performer striking the perfect balance between the most heartfelt holiday movie and your drunk auntie at Christmas Eve dinner. Character voices & physical comedy essential. Please note this role uses contemporary not classical text.
A new touring adaptation by J.C. Pankratz (they/them)
Rehearsal: May 2025
Performance: June 2025
All genders are encouraged to audition for the following roles.
Track 1 - HELEN. they/them, 20s or 30s. Our protagonist, an orphan who has fallen in love with someone beyond their station. Bright. Determined but indecisive. Learning to speak their mind. Questioning a lot. Desperate to figure out their place in this world.
Track 2 - BERTRAM/LAVATCH. he/they, 20s or 30s. Bertram is the countess' son and the reluctant object of Helen's affections. Proud but petty, ambitious, a mean-streak. A person who loves the height of his place in the world - the very 'shitty' object of Helen's affections; Lavatch is the fool to the countess.
Track 3 - COUNTESS/KING (PUPPET). she/they, 40s+. Bertram's mother and Helen's caretaker. Wise and patient, but not a pushover. Loves a dirty joke. Very accepting. King of France whom Bertram and Parolles serve under. Stern but kind and acquainted with gratitude. Slowly and unhappily accepting he's at the end of his days. Puppetry experience preferred.
Track 4 - PAROLLES/DIANA. they/them, 20s or 30s. DIANA: A young woman who agrees to help Helen seduce Bertram. Sharp, observant, confident--a born performer. PAROLLES: Bertram's best friend. Your older brother's friend who is funny until he tells a joke that's a little too sexual. Flirty, confident, only so many brain cells. Diana and Parolles are the pinnacle of womanhood and manhood, respectively.
Adaptation, music & lyrics by Jay Eddy (they/them)
Rehearsal: June-July 2025
Performance: July 2025
QUINCE - He. Performing Titania, she. A fairy drag queen.
PHILOSTRATE - She. Performing Oberon, he. A fairy drag king.
BOTTOM - She. Performing Lysandra, she. Doubles as an ass.
FLUTE - She. Performing Hermia, she. Doubles as Peaseblossom.
STARVELING - He. Performing Demetrius, he. Doubles as Cobweb.
SNOUT - He. Performing Helenus, he. Doubles as Mustardseed.
SNUG - Any. Performing Puck, all. Doubles as Prologue, Moth, etc.
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