Auditions

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Auditions

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is now accepting auditions from equity and non-equity members for the 2026 Shakespeare Festival TourCo production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona written by William Shakespeare and directed by Rebekah Scallet.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

Virtual submissions open now. In-person auditions and callbacks for video submissions will be held on February 28, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. Please note, we will break for lunch from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Callbacks will take place on Mach 1, 2026 from 10 am-6 pm with a lunch break from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Audition Tips:

Read for only one role
Memorize the side, or at least get the point where you don’t need to constantly look at the paper
Research the play, role, and side. What’s happening in the larger story here?
Try and present a cohesive creative vision. Be the director of your own audition. Make choices about who your version of the character is. You want your audition to be distinct and to have a point of view.
No accents please. Please use your natural voice.

Please Prepare:

1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue
16 measures of song, folk/light rock style

ACTOR BREAKDOWN

All characters may be played by actors of any race/ethnicity.

Valentine (he/him), 20s, a young man sworn against love, until it finds him. Best friend of Proteus.

Proteus: (he/him), 20s, a young man who is obsessed with love to the point of ignoring everything else. Falls quickly and hard. Best friend of Valentine.

Silvia: (she/her), 20s, a wealthy and confident young woman, object of Proteus and Valentine’s affection

Julia: (she/her), 20s, former love of Proteus who is foresworn. Disguises herself as a boy to serve him

Speed: any age or gender – Valentine’s very funny servant

Launce / the Duke: any gender 40s/50s – Proteus’ very funny servant, and a dog lover. Will double with the Duke of Milan, Silvias strict parent

All roles require singing; ability play a musical instrument is a plus. All of the above roles will also double with other characters, TBD.

AUDITION PROCESS

Please sign up for an audition slot by using the form linked below.
Upload your resume and headshot here.

Questions? Email Megan Gooch at Megan@STLShakes.org

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