Shakespeare Royal Oak announces 2017 season and auditions
The Taming Of The Shrew
July 27 - August 6
Shakespeare In Love and War
July 29 - August 5
Hamlet
July 29 - 31
Presented by The Water Works Teen Ensemble
Water Works Outdoor Educational Programs Professional performance training for students entering grades 1-12 July 17 - August 5
(ROYAL OAK MI) Shakespeare Royal Oak announces that auditions for its 17th season will be held on Sunday, February 26 & Monday, February 27 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Starr Presbyterian Church at 13 Mile and Crooks roads in Royal Oak. Michigan's premier outdoor Shakespeare festival will be casting for its professional main stage production, The Taming Of The Shrew, directed by Lynnae Lehfeldt and its Daylight Show, Shakespeare In Love and War, directed by Water Works Theatre Company's Artistic Director Sara Catheryn Wolf.
Shakespeare Royal Oak
2017 will mark Water Works Theatre Company's 17th season presenting Shakespeare Royal Oak, the largest outdoor Shakespeare event in Michigan. This summer, the festival will present The Taming Of The Shrew as its featured evening show and an original production, Shakespeare In Love and War, as its daylight presentation. Water Works Teen Ensemble - comprised of high school students - will also present three performances of Hamlet which will be cast at separate auditions in June.
"The Taming Of The Shrew is full of empowered, feisty characters. We are lucky to have Oakland University's esteemed Lynnae Lehfeldt directing this summer. She is an artist of consequence, and it matters that she is directing this show this year", said Water Works President Ed Nahhat. "In our version, the taming goes both ways for these lovers, Petruchio and Katherina. Audiences will have to decide who the shrew actually is. Lynnae is the perfect director to bring this wonderful comedy to our stage. Shakespeare in Love and War renews our tradition of developing dynamic pieces out of Shakespeare's works. This year Sara Wolf is creating an exciting compilation of the two most powerful forces in human life, as only the Bard could write."
Auditions
Interested actors may visit
www.shakespeareroyaloak.com and click on the "Sign up for 2017 Auditions" button. Those auditioning should bring two headshots and resumes as well as prepare two contrasting Shakespeare monologues with a total length of less than four minutes. All roles are open to Equity and Non-Equity actors. Equity actors will perform under a special appearance contract. All Non-Equity roles will be also paid a stipend.
Shakespeare Outdoor Educational Programs
For the 16th year, Shakespeare Royal Oak will offer performance minded students a chance to learn from experts and to perform on the outdoor stage in Starr Jaycee Park July 17 - August 5.
Water Works Teen Ensemble is an extraordinary high school-age outdoor experience. Last year, high school students auditioned for, performed, and self-produced a full-fledged production of The Tempest, with guidance from professional educators. This year's program will present Hamlet July 29, 30 & 31 in Starr Jaycee Park. The education program begins July 17. Auditions for Water Works Teen Ensemble's Hamlet will be announced soon. Non-speaking roles, tech, design, and stage management are also be available. Tuition is $300 for the two week program.
KidsAct! is a one week educational experience held July 31 - August 5 for students entering grades 1-
8. Water Works' professional staff will encourage students' natural confidence and inspire their creative expression. In an open park setting, students discover the basics of Shakespeare, safe stage combat, dance and improv. The week culminates in a free performance in Starr Jaycee Park on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00am. Tuition is $230 per student
Education Program registration is available now online
at
www.shakespeareroyaloak.com/education/ or by emailing
frannie@waterworkstheatre.com.
Mission
Since 2001 Water Works Theatre Company has presented Shakespeare Royal Oak and other award- winning productions. Water Works enhances the quality of life in the community by offering Michigan's premier outdoor professional Shakespeare event in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park. Water Works provides a place to call home for local professional actors, designers, directors, teachers, and other artists in a dynamic collaboration with skilled volunteers and other community supporters. Learn more at:
www.shakespeareroyaloak.com.
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