Auditions

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield

Directed by Robin Schwartz

Performance Dates:

Friday June 5- 8:00pm

Saturday June 6- 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Sunday June 7- 4:00pm

Friday June 12- 8:00pm

Saturday June 13- 4:00pm and 8:00pm

Sunday June 14- 4:00pm

AUDITIONS

Sign up HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48ACA82CA7F58-62208951-auditions

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church-

952 Patuxent Rd, Odenton, MD 21113

Saturday March 21, 1-3pm

Sunday March 22, 1-3pm

Callbacks: Sunday March 22, 4-6pm

AUDITION INFORMATION

Check-in on audition day will be during the fifteen minutes prior to the listed start time. Auditions start promptly at the listed time. If you must arrive later than the audition start, please advise in advance by email: pasadenatheatrecompany@gmail.com.

For efficiency, please download and complete the “Actor Audition Form” in the Auditions section of our website: www.ptcshows.org.  Please bring it to auditions along with your resume or list of experiences, and a recent headshot or photo. If you do not have a photo, one will be taken at sign-in. Audition forms will also be available in the audition room. Please arrive early if you do not have a form filled out in advance. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that tackles all of Shakespeare’s plays in one wildly energetic show. Performers should love physical comedy, character work, and engaging the audience, and enjoying the challenge of bringing Shakespeare to life with irreverent humor.

Content Note for Performers:

This production includes occasional mature humor, suggestive language, and playful irreverence toward classic texts. Performers should be comfortable delivering comedic material that may include sexual innuendo, mild language, violence, and direct audience interaction.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions will consist of a prepared 1-2 minute modern comedic monologue, followed by cold readings of sonnets.

Please bring:

A completed audition form

1-2 minute comedic monologue

Headshot or recent photo attached to audition form

Provide a list of conflicts beginning on March 22  and through June 14. Conflicts cannot be accommodated after the schedule is finalized.

CASTING NOTES

Casting performers ages 16+ 

All roles are open and unpaid 

PTC encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, abilities, and backgrounds to participate.

SHOW SYNOPSIS

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a wildly fast-paced comedy that takes on all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays—plus the sonnets—in a single, uproarious performance. Using only a handful of actors, minimal props, and maximum imagination, the show barrels through tragedies, comedies, and histories with physical comedy, pop-culture riffs, audience interaction, and gleeful theatrical chaos. Equal parts parody and love letter to Shakespeare, the play celebrates the Bard by making his work accessible, ridiculous, and irresistibly fun for actors and audiences alike.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Traditionally performed by three actors, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) may be expanded to a larger ensemble. An expanded cast allows for greater physical comedy, shared monologues, and increased opportunities for audience interaction. The company of actors portray more than 100 of Shakespeare’s characters during the course of the play.

Casting may include as few as 3, and as many as 15 performers.

Host #1

Host #2

Host #3

The Troupe (optional 3-12 actors)

(Fairies, magical creatures, messengers, soldiers, supporting characters, etc.)