Announcing open auditions for the 2022 Shakespeare in the Streets production inspired by the community of Bevo Mill and Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. This is a new play written by Deanna Jent and directed by Adam Flores. Casting Equity and Non-Equity actors; housing is not included in this contract.
Rehearsals for this production begin on August 23. The performance dates are September 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. All three performances will be held outside in the Bevo Mill neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
- CALLBACKS: July 8
- LOCATION: If needed, callbacks will be held at the Festival offices at 3333 Washington Ave.
PREPARE: Please submit a self-tape of either a contemporary monologue, no longer than 2 minutes OR a Shakespearean monologue and a contemporary monologue, no more than 2 minutes combined.
TO SUBMIT AN AUDITION: Please complete this audition form with your information and link to the self-tape. All self-tapes should be uploaded to Youtube or Vimeo, video files will not be accepted.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
- Antipholus of Bevo, a busker
- Dromio of Bevo, his sidekick, manager, cousin
- Antipholus of the Red Cross, a busker
- Dromio of the Red Cross, his sidekick, manager, cousin
- Adriana, wife of ABevo
- Luciana, sister of Adriana
- Other Ensemble Roles also available
Virtual submissions are due July 1. Callbacks may be held on July 8.
Submit Audition Form
All positions are paid. Equity and non-Equity actors are encouraged to audition.
Any questions, please contact the Manager of Community Engagement and Education – Adam Flores at adam@stlshakes.org.
Steps to submit an online audition:
- Record audition on your phone from the waist up and upload it to YouTube as an unlisted link.
- Fill out the form above and attach a headshot, resume and link to your video. Click submit.