African-American Shakespeare Company 2017/18 General Auditions
Come one, come all! All genders and ethnicities welcome.
We are seeking talented actors that can move well.
Non-AEA actors (1 or 2 AEA contracts may be available)
Pay: Stipend
WHEN & WHERE
Date/Time: Saturday, June 24 | 10am – 3pm
Callbacks: Mon, June 26 | 5pm – 9pm
Callbacks for Richard III: Sat, July 15 | 10am – 1pm
Venue: African American Art & Culture Complex – 762 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
WHAT TO BRING
Three (3) headshots & résumés
Two contrasting monologues | Time: 2 minutes
Recommended: 1 contemporary, 1 classical, both from published plays
One song a cappella if you wish to demonstrate your singing talent | Time: 1 minute
SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT
Auditions are by appointment only. Please schedule your appointment here:
http://www.african-americanshakes.org/get-involved/audition
THE PLAYS!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Directed by Sherri Young
1st Rehearsal: Sat, July 15, 2017 (6pm – 10pm M-F | 10am – 5pm Sat)
Tech: Sep 5 – Sep 14
Performances: Sep 15 – Oct. 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
** Student Matinees Sep 14, 21, 28 @ 10am **
ROLES: Quince, Bottom, and Hermia pre-cast – all other roles open
Cinderella
Directed by Sherri Young
1st Rehearsal: Tue, Oct. 17, 2017 (6pm – 10pm M-F | 10am – 5pm Sat)
Tech: Dec 18 – 21
Performances: Dec 22, 23, 24
ROLES: all roles open
(We are holding a separate Youth Audition for Cinderella at a later date.)
Show To Be Announced
Directed by L. Peter Callender
1st Rehearsal: Mon, Jan 16, 2018 (6pm – 10pm M-F | 10am – 5pm Sat)
Tech: Feb 25 – Mar 1
Performances: Mar 2 – Mar 18 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
** Student Matinees Mar 8 & 15 @ 10am **
Richard III
Directed by Kirsten Brandt
1st Rehearsal: Mon, April 30, 2018 (6pm – 10pm M-F | 10am – 5pm Sat)
Tech: June 12 – 15
Performances: June 16 – July 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
ROLES: Richard III pre-cast – all other roles open
http://www.african-americanshakes.org
