Audition Notice
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival announces local and national audition dates for the 49th season of Shakespeare in Central Park. Under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Anthony Patton, Kentucky Shakespeare will present Macbeth, directed by Pamela DiPasquale and Romeo & Juliet, staged by Anthony Patton. Visit www.kyshakes.org/SICP/Auditions.htm for more information.

LOCAL - Feb 19-21

Louisville, KY - JCTC Theatre Department @ Artspace, 323 West Broadway, 3rd Floor Theatre
Open Auditions
February 19: Signup sheet will be posted at 6:00pm, auditions to begin at 6:30pm
February 20: Signup sheet will be posted at 6:00pm, auditions to begin at 6:30pm
February 21: Signup sheet will be posted at 12:00pm, auditions to begin at 12:30pm

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

REGIONAL

SETC, Birmingham,AL
Appointment Only
March 6-7: 10:00am – 8:00pm Limited availability. Email auditions@kyshakes.org to schedule, with headshot and resume attached.

NEW YORK

Shetler Studios, Midtown Manhattan
Appointment Only
March 10: Limited availability. Email auditions@kyshakes.org to schedule, with headshot and resume attached.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Headshot/Resume – 2 Copies (Printed)
1-2 minutes of verse, prepared monologue or set speech, preferably Shakespeare
Also looking for talents in dance, stage combat and music – flute, violin and mandolin

SHAKESPEARE IN CENTRAL PARK DATES
REHEARSALS BEGIN NO LATER THAN JUNE 1ST – BOTH SHOWS
Macbeth: June 10-21
Romeo & Juliet: June 30-July 12

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Macbeth
Ensemble and Supporting Roles

Romeo & Juliet
Romeo
Mercutio
Paris
Benvolio
Tybalt
Friar Laurence
Old Capulet
Old Montague
Prince
Nurse
Lady Capulet
Lady Montague
Ensemble and understudy roles (including Juliet)

*Auditionees may be invited to audition later for a new spring project workshop on acting

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival is the longest-running Shakespeare Festival of its kind in North America. We use the works of Shakespeare to enrich our community through accessible, professional, theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain people of all ages.