Michigan Shakespeare Festival Touring Company: "Romeo & Juliet" & ''Macbeth"

Posted: Aug. 20, 2012 at 8:20 a.m.

Date(s)/Time(s) of Audition:
Friday, Sept. 7: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8: noon — 5 p.m.

Location of audition:
Jackson Symphony Orchestra Hall
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201

Note:
All actors will be cast in both shows — rehearsed and performed in repertory
We will also be casting covers for all roles — who will both rehearse and perform
Please bring 2 copies of P/R

Appointments:
Appointments required
To reserve an audition slot, e-mail us at MSFCasting@aol.com and let us know what would work best for you
We will e-mail back with a time.

Seeking/Roles Available:
Needed: 3 woman ally types – classical experience required
7 men all types — classical experience required

Preparation:
2 contrasting Shakespeare monologues – 3 minutes maximum total time

Contract:
Contract Salary: $50 per show — plus travel compensation based on distance
We will be working to arrange standard carpools for company members
non-AEA

Other Dates (rehearsal/production):
Rehearsals: day and/or evening:
Friday, Sept. 21: mandatory
Saturday, Sept. 22: mandatory
Sunday, Sept. 23: mandatory for men

And then: 2 to 3 days per week (including weekends) until
Saturday, Nov. 3: mandatory
Sunday, Nov. 4: mandatory
Some flexibility Sept. 29 — Nov. 2 possible.

The Tour runs Monday, Nov. 5 through Friday, May 31 as booked by schools.

Other:
Actors must have daytime availability and flexible schedules: own car is recommended
The Tour Covers: Michigan (South of Saginaw), Northern Ohio, and Northern Indiana.

There were 38 performances last season, we hope to have at least 50 this season.