Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival
Mainstage Season: Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [ again]
Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Audition / Call Type: Theater
Dates of contract: May 29-July 28, 2024
Roles: Our intent is to cast most actors across multiple shows (typically two). Actors with ensemble roles may be cross-cast to play additional ensemble roles in the same production.
Rehearsals: Six-day workweeks (off on Mondays) with up to three rehearsal periods per day. Actors in any two shows will routinely have workweeks under 40 hours per week.
Performances: Performed in rotating repertory, beginning July 5 and closing July 28. Each Shakespeare title will have 7 performances; Complete Works will have 4.
Stipend: $2,200 for principal roles / $2,000 for supporting roles / $1,800 for ensemble roles (as defined). Performers in multiple shows will receive multiple stipends.
Housing: A room with a shared bathroom and kitchen with up to three other company members will be provided for those outside of a 30 mile radius from Eau Claire, WI
Artist Activity: All artists hired in conjunction with WSF are expected to strive for strong mentor/mentee partnerships. WSF aims to provide educational outreach programming, and all artists are welcome to participate as schedules and personal experience allow.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2024
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Please submit to: wsf@pablocenter.org by 01/15/2024 11:30 PM
Submit virtual audition at https://bit.ly/WSFaudition2024
This audition application will ask for:
Your basic contact information
Information related to the shows/roles you’d like to audition for, your acting preferences, and related skills
Your interest in WSF’s other available performance-related positions.
An upload of your headshot and resume.
A link to an unlisted YouTube audition video, which should include a full body slate, followed by TWO contrasting classical verse monologues (under 90 seconds each), recorded in one continuous take.
This casting notice was posted by: Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival
