AUDITIONS: Now That’s What I Call Shakespeare Festival 

A collection of scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s most beloved shows, as well as some original works based on Shakespeare’s legacy. The show will feature moments of comedy, romance, tragedy, and intrigue. The show will perform July 18-27 at Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley.

Most actors will be cast in multiple roles throughout the show.

Non-equity actors only. Travel stipends of $50 plus gratuity provided to all performers. 

Important Dates:

Self tape and audition materials DUE: Monday, April 7

Callbacks, as needed: Friday, April 11

Rehearsal Begin: May 19

Rehearsals will be broken down by scene and scheduled based on actor availability

Performances: July 18, 19, 20, and 25, 26, 27 at 7:00pm

Self Tape Instructions:

To be considered for roles in original Shakespeare pieces, please submit a 1-2 minute Shakespearean or Shakespearean-style monologue (comedic or dramatic)

To be considered for roles in Shakespeare-inspired one acts, please submit a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic)

You may submit two monologues to be considered for roles in both styles. Contrasting (one comedic, one dramatic) monologues preferred, but not required

Submission Instructions:

Please email your self tapes to plethosshakespearefest@gmail.com with the following additional materials:

• Headshot
• Resume
• Any specific roles you would like to be considered for
• Any conflicts you may have from May 19 through July 27
• Whether or not you would be available for a virtual callback the evening of April 11

If you have any further questions, please email them to plethosshakespearefest@gmail.com!

Character And Scene Breakdown:

NARRATOR (ROBIN) – Any age. Any gender. The audience’s guide through the world of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Originals – For the Shakespeare-original characters, genders are specified based on traditional casting of the character, but will not be strictly followed
Director: Trenell Strickland

Much Ado About Nothing

BENEDICK – Male-presenting. Any age.

BEATRICE – Female-presenting. Any age.

As You Like It

ORLANDO – Male-presenting. Any age.

JAQUES – Male-presenting. Any age.

Twelfth Night

VIOLA – Female-presenting. Any age.

OLIVIA – Female-presenting. Any age. Comfortable with crossdressing.

Macbeth

LADY MACDUFF – Female-presenting. Any age.

SON – Male-presenting. Child (may be played by an adult actor).

MURDERER – Any gender. Any age.

Shakespeare-inspired One Acts

Hypothetically Speaking, Right? 
Director: Trenell Strickland

ROMEO – Male-presenting. Any age.

JULIET – Female-presenting. Any age.

CARTER – Male-presenting. Any age.

AINSLEY – Female-presenting. Any age.

Coronation Day 
Director: Danny Georgiev

PORTIA – Female. Wife of Marcus Brutus.

LUCIUS – Male. Fabulous servant to Portia and Brutus.

BRUTUS – Male. Marcus Brutus. Roman Politician and Caesar’s assassin.

CAESAR – Male. Julius Caesar. A large man. Emperor of Rome.

Hamlet in Purgatory
Director: Lana Richards

HAMLET – 18 – 40. Male-presenting. Dead.

OPHELIA – 18-40. Female-presenting. Dead.

ANTIGONOUS – Male. Dead. Played offstage.

Less Than Noble
Director: Kerry Gudjohnsen

PAUL – Male. 50-60’s.

ARCHIE – Male. 30-40’s.

EMILY – Female. 30-40’s.

Othello: Lies and Consequences
Director: Carl Johnson

IAGO – Male. Mid-40s. Italian. Former military officer, by-the-book demeanor. Controlled and introspective, with a calculated charism that hides deep flaws.

 GHOST OF EMILIA – Female. Late 20’s. Italian features. Iago’s late wife, sharp-witted and pragmatic, but with a capacity for warmth and forgiveness that occasionally surfaces.

GHOST OF RODERIGO – Male. Mid 30s. Italian features, childlike innocence, turning into bitterness.

If you have any further questions, please email them to plethosshakespearefest@gmail.com