We are currently looking for a company for an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Arlene Francis Theater in Santa Rosa, CA.
[Non-Union / Bay Area Project Policy (BAPP) code pending] – Unpaid
Rehearsal begin July 30th. Part-time, Evenings and Sundays all day. Performance: September 14,15,16th and 21,22,23rd 2023.
Experience with verse-speaking and Shakespeare is a plus but not necessary to be considered. Please note that this is an outdoor performance with no amplification. Parts and postings are subject to change and all submissions will be considered for all parts.
Please submit a resume and a link to an audition video (text from a play by Shakespeare or contemporary) by July 10th 2023, to hello@jacobethan.org (Subject: ‘Twelfth Night Audition – NAME’,).
Call-backs will be held Sunday July 16th at the Arlene Francis Center, Santa Rosa.
If you are unable to submit or are unavailable for the call-backs but would like to be considered, please let us know via email.
Please view available parts below:
We would like to encourage performers from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and ages to apply. We will consider cross-gender and gender-neutral casting.
Viola
Sister to Sebastian who disguises herself as man passing as ‘Cesario’. She becomes the messenger for Orsino with whom she falls in love. Strong ability in verse-speaking/Shakespeare a plus.
Orsino / Officer
The ruler of Illyria and in love with Olivia. Recruits Viola’s ‘Cesario’ to his court to bring messages to Olivia and later falls in love with Viola. Doubles with the Officer. Strong ability in verse-speaking/Shakespeare a plus.
Olivia
The subject of Orsino’s affection who comes to fall is love with ‘Cesario’. Strong ability in verse-speaking/Shakespeare a plus.
Malvolio
The sour servant to Olivia who becomes the victim of a lot of mischief. Strong comedic ability is a plus.
Sir Toby
The drunk and mischievous uncle of Olivia. Strong comedic ability is a plus.
Maria
Olivia’s servant and love interest of Sir Toby, who conspires to chastise Malvolio.
Sir Andrew
The dim-witted side kick of Sir Toby. Comedic ability is a plus.
Feste
The clever fool. We are looking for a versatile performer with the ability to play an instrument on stage as the principal music throughout the performance
Sebastian / Curio
Brother to Viola and is mistaken as her male appearance ‘Cesario’. Doubled with Orsino’s servant Curio.
Antonio / Captain / Priest
Antonio is Sebastian’s friend and savior. Doubled with Orsino’s servant Valentine. Doubles with the Captain and the Priest.
COMPANY: | Jacobethan Theater Workshop | |
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DATE POSTED: | 7/2/2023 | |
WEB SITE: | www.jacobethan.org/opportunities | |
PHONE: | 6466591309 | |
E-MAIL: | hello@jacobethan.org | |
ADDRESS: | 99 6th St Santa Rosa, CA 95401 |
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