“…indisputably the best Shakespeare festival in Texas.”
Austin American Statesman
2012 Summer Season
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
THE LIAR, David Ives’ adaptation of Pierre Corneille
BLOOD BROTHERS, a British musical drama
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
and a children’s show to be announced
Texas Shakespeare Festival 2012 Acting Company will consist of 11 men and 4 women. Acting Intern Company will be 5 men and 2 women.
AUDITIONS LOCATION AND DATES
Auditions are by appointment only.
Los Angeles, California Auditions
January 11th and 12th
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts Auditions, Santa Maria, California
January 13th
Unified Professional Theatre Auditions
February 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
Kilgore, Texas Auditions
February 11th
HOW TO AUDITION
For the Los Angeles, CA auditions, submit a headshot and resume along with a statement of interest to TSF Casting, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662 or E-mail to TexasShakespeare@gmail.com. The deadline for submission is December 24, 2011.
To schedule an audition in Kilgore, TX, submit a headshot and resume along with a statement of interest to TSF Casting, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662 or E-mail to Auditions@TexasShakespeare.com or call 903.983.8119 for an appointment. The deadline for submission is February 1, 2012.
To audition at the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions, actors must register with UPTA and meet their qualifications. Contact: Michael Detroit at Theatre on the Square in Memphis, TN or www.upta.org
The audition at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts is a closed audition.
To Submit an Electronic Audition
Submit a headshot, resume, and a DVD or a link to an audition online. Mail DVD’s to TSF Casting, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662. Send E-mail containing online links to Auditions@TexasShakespeare.com The deadline for submitting electronic auditions is February 1, 2012.
A Note to Actors Concerning Headshots and Resumes
TSF prefers color photos in portrait (not landscape) format with the actor’s name at the bottom. All resumes should contain an E-mail address, a telephone number, and the actor’s height.
Audition Content
Each audition must consist of two contrasting Shakespearean monologues, one of which must be in verse (not a sonnet) and approximately 16 bars from an appropriate song that demonstrates the actor’s optimum vocal range. For live auditions each of the pieces should be no longer than 2 minutes. Electronic auditions should be limited to a total of 6 minutes and should contain a full-body image as well as a medium close-up.
Audition Music
There will not be an accompanist available for the auditions. However, we have provided downloadable selections from the musical BLOOD BROTHERS.
You are not required to use the music selections but if you do not have taped accompaniment, or if you would like to use a selection from the musical, we have provided the selections below for your convenience.
Music (with Vocals / Accompaniment or Accompaniment Only):
Tell Me It’s Not True ACCOMPANIMENT
Long Sunday Afternoon ACCOMPANIMENT
Shoes Upon the Table ACCOMPANIMENT
Take A Letter Miss Jones ACCOMPANIMENT
Take a Letter Miss Jones VOCAL
I’m Not Saying a Word ACCOMPANIMENT
Lead Sheets:
Tell Me It’s Not True LEAD SHEET
Long Sunday Afternoon LEAD SHEET
Shoes upon the Table LEAD SHEET
Take A Letter Miss Jones LEAD SHEET
I’m Not Saying a Word LEAD SHEET
- Hamlet, TSF 2011 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Casting
The Texas Shakespeare Festival operates as a true rotating repertory company, with four consecutive opening nights and performances Tuesday through Sunday. Our company’s strength lies in the concept that an actor plays a variety of roles. All actors are cast in three shows of the five-show season. Acting Interns will be cast in three shows of the five-show season and the children’s production. All roles are specified in your contract prior to arrival.
The Beaux' Stratagem, TSF 2011
Summer Contract Dates
The majority of full-season company members must arrive in Kilgore, Texas on Saturday, May 19. The first full company meeting will be on Sunday, May 20. Rehearsal dates are from May 20 to June 27. Some contract dates vary according to position. The majority of full-season company members are contracted through May 19 to August 1 to allow for a company strike and housing checkout.
Salary
Stipend actors receive a total stipend of $3,500 for the ten-week commitment. Contracts include living accommodations, some meals and a travel stipend.
Acting Interns receive a total stipend of $1,250 for the ten-week commitment. Contracts include living accommodations and some meals.
Ernest in Love, TSF 2011 Lady Bracknell
Housing
The Festival accommodates the company members in dormitory housing on the campus of Kilgore College. A limited number of company members receive a private room. Other members of the company are assigned one roommate.
Aesop's Fables, TSF 2011
Resumes and headshots should be addressed to:
Casting
Texas Shakespeare Festival
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, Texas 75662-3204
Electronic auditions may be sent to Auditions@TexasShakespeare.com
Call 903.983.8119 with questions.
Electronic and taped auditions are accepted.
E-mail submissions are accepted. Please make sure materials are Micro-Soft Word readable or sent in PDF form.
Questions?
John Dodd, TSF Managing Director
JDodd@TexasShakespeare.com
903.983.8119
www.TexasShakespeare.com
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