Actors and Musicians are needed for Bard in the Burbs' upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love: The Play, based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen.
Directed by Peter Lemongelli & Sean Ogren and stage-managed by Michelle Ho.
“Shakespeare in Love: The Play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Auditions are set for Sunday, July 31st and Monday, August 1st from 6:30-9:30 p.m., with callbacks Tuesday, August 2nd @ 6:30 p.m. at: Stacey De & Company, 1946 University Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
Please note that this show is non-equity and there is no pay.
Performances for Shakespeare in Love: The Play will take place from Friday, September 23rd thru Sunday, October 2nd:
· Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
· Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, August 7 and be held four nights a week, Sunday thru Thursday evenings, with one night off depending on availability of the rehearsal space.
Auditions and callbacks will start at 6:30 for all actors and consist of scenes from the play. Sides and an official audition form will be emailed starting one week before auditions. To sign up for auditions:
- Please send a request titled Shakespeare in Love Audition to auditions@bardintheburbs.org
- Include a headshot and resume with your request.
- Please let us know a preferred day (Sunday 31st or Monday 1st) for your audition.
To encourage the strength that comes with greater diversity on our stages, all roles are available for any race, ethnicity, and ability.
Will Shakespeare (male-identifying, 20-35 years old, any race/ethnicity): Poet and playwright
Viola de Lesseps (female-identifying, 20-35 years old, any race/ethnicity): Disguises herself as actor Thomas Kent
Fennyman (all genders, 25-70 years old, any race/ethnicity): The money, producer of Will’s play
Nurse (female-identifying, 25-70 years old, any race/ethnicity): Servant to Viola
Lord Wessex (male-identifying, 20-60 years old, any race/ethnicity): Betrothed to Viola
Richard Burbage (all genders, 25-50 years old, any race/ethnicity): Lead actor of the Chamberlain’s Men
Edmund Tilney / Sir Robert de Lesseps (all genders, 35-70 years old, any race/ethnicity): The Lord Chamberlain / Viola’s father
Ned Alleyn (male-identifying, 20-40 years old, any race/ethnicity): Lead actor of the Admiral’s men, plays Mercutio in Will’s play
Ralph (male-identifying, age 20-60, any race/ethnicity): A novice actor, plays Nurse and Petruchio in Will’s plays
John Webster (all genders, 15-25 years old, any race/ethnicity): A street urchin, inspires to be a player
Wabash (male-identifying, 30-70 years old, any race/ethnicity): A novice actor, Henslowe’s stammering tailor
Adam / Boatman (male-identifying, 20-70 years old, any race/ethnicity): A novice actor, plays Gregory and Servingman in Will’s play / A boatman and budding playwright on the Thames
Peter (male-identifying, 20-40 years old, any race/ethnicity): An actor, plays Tybalt and Valentine in Will’s plays
Musician / Nol / Lambert (male-identifying, 20-50 years old, any race/ethnicity): Musician and singer, underscores and bridges scenes throughout play / A novice actor, plays Benvolio and Samson in Will’s plays / One of Fennyman’s henchman
Musician / Robin / Frees (male-identifying, 20-50 years old, any race/ethnicity): Musician and singer, underscores and bridges scenes throughout play / A novice actor, plays Lady Capulet / One of Fennyman’s henchman
*Based upon casting, various players may also be asked to play other roles such as tavern workers, guards, musicians, and nobles. Oh, and a dog.
**Please note that the roles of Kit Marlowe, Sam, Henslowe, and Queen Elizabeth I have been pre-cast.
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