HAMLET ABRIDGED

TEEN GREEN SHOW AUDITIONS (AGES OF 14-19)

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is hosting auditions for their traditional “Green Show” or “Mini-Play,” an abridged version of the Mainstage Shakespeare Production performed for the audience of Shakespeare Glen before the 8pm show.

Auditions: February 20-21, 6-9 p.m.
Callbacks: February 22, 9-1 p.m.
Rehearsals: May 2025 TBD (Weekday evenings no later than 9pm and Saturdays)
Performances: Friday & Saturday nights in June 2025 at Shakespeare Glen (6 p.m. call, 6:30-7 p.m. runtime)

Audition will be held at the Festival Rehearsal Hall in Grand Center (3333 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103).

Process:

Reserve a Time Slot – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094FAFAC2BA0FD0-54203747-hamlet
Submit Info Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE2CeEX9RVG1A8VN6L7W7QvhTYERB3ie2N1KuIcszppdX3sw/viewform?usp=sharing
Prepare one of the three sides (from below) or choose a Shakespearean monologue (in verse) of their choice.

Character Breakdown (all roles can be played by actors of all genders)

(SIDE 1) HAMLET – the young prince in crisis, a university student. Wields his wit as a weapon. Strong poetic text skills. Comfortable with simple stage combat.
(Side 2) GHOST/ LAERTES – the old king’s spirit/ Ophelia’s brother and foil to Hamlet. Both roles played for comic effect. Playful and bold. Comfortable with simple stage combat.
(Side 3) OPHELIA/ HORATIO – Hamlet’s former love-interest/ Hamlet’s dearest friend. Genuinely concerned for Hamlet in his grief. Grounded.
GERTRUDE/ GUILDENSTERN – Hamlet’s widowed mother/ Hamlet’s university friend. Practical and trying to make the best of difficult situations.
CLAUDIUS/ BERNARDO – Hamlet’s uncle and new king of Denmark/ Castle guard. Always has to be the most powerful person in the room. Clever and desperate.
ROSENCRANZ/ GRAVEDIGGER/ OSRIC/ FORTINBRAS – Hamlet’s university friend/ Medieval layman/ Judge for the sword-fight/ Invading Prince of Norway. Strong comic instincts. Energetic presence.

Audition Slot

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at hannah@stlshakes.org.

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