Shakespeare in Hollywood
Audition Information
WHEN
Auditions on December 4-5 at 7 pm
Callbacks if necessary on December 6
WHERE
At the theatre (see directions)
AUDITION FORMAT
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please be sure to sign up for an audition slot using the following link:
Auditions on December 4-5 at 7 pm
Callbacks if necessary on December 6
WHERE
At the theatre (see directions)
AUDITION FORMAT
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please be sure to sign up for an audition slot using the following link:
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will begin December 11
Performances January 26-27 and February 2-3 at 8 pm, January 28 and February 4 at 2 pm
All rehearsals and performances will be at the theatre in Acton
PRODUCTION STAFF
director: James Tallach
producer: Sandy Armstrong
Rehearsals will begin December 11
Performances January 26-27 and February 2-3 at 8 pm, January 28 and February 4 at 2 pm
All rehearsals and performances will be at the theatre in Acton
PRODUCTION STAFF
director: James Tallach
producer: Sandy Armstrong
FEMALE ROLES
Puck (15-50) The actual Puck. Olivia Darnell (20's-30's) The actress who plays Hermia. "She has all the sass, beauty, and natural charm of a heroine from a 1930's screwball comedy." Lydia Lansing (20's-30's) The actress who plays Helena. The producer's young girlfriend, a somewhat limited Shakespearean actress looking to buck her reputation of being a Hollywood "slut." Louella Parsons (30's-60's) The iconic gossip columnist. |
MALE ROLES
Oberon (20's-50's) The actual Oberon, King of the Fairies. "Imperious, impatient, and commanding with a childlike temper and a sense of whimsy." Jack Warner (40's-50's) The head of Warner Studios. Max Reinhardt (50's-60's) Celebrated theatre director making his first motion picture. Daryl (20's-30's) Warner's yes man. Will Hays (40's-50's) The censor from the League of Decency. Full of bluster and vanity. Dick Powell (20's-30's) The actor who plays Lysander. This actor also plays Tarzan and Albert. James Cagney (30's-40's) The actual James Cagney, the actor who plays Bottom, who in turn plays Pyramus. This actor also plays Groucho and Harry. Joe E. Brown (40's-50's) Character actor who plays Flute, who in turn plays Thisbe. This actor also plays Cowboy and Sam. |
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Please contact our director James Tallach at jamesscotman1@gmail.com with any questions.