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Shakespeare Dallas is seeking non-Equity actors for its 2025 summer and fall productions of Othello, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Taming of the Shrew. General auditions will be held in person on February 1 and February 2, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ non-Equity actors to audition for equal-opportunity casting. If you are interested, please click on this AUDITION SIGN-UP LINK to secure your audition slot.
Audition Details:
Prepare one dramatic or comedic Shakespearean or classical monologue, not to exceed 1½ minutes.Singing and musical instrument talents are a plus; you may be asked to present those skills upon advanced request at a callback or through a separate video submission.Please bring two copies of your headshot and resume to your audition.
Deadline to sign up:
Friday, January 31, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
Callback Dates (In-Person):
The Importance of Being Earnest: February 8, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMOthello: February 14, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM & February 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMThe Taming of the Shrew: March 8 & 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Production Dates:
The Importance of Being Earnest
Directed by Jenni Stewart
Rehearsals:
May 6 – June 10, 2025
Tuesday – Friday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tech/Dress/Performances6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tech: May 29- June 1, 2025
Dress: June 8 & 10, 2025
Previews: June 11 & 12, 2025
Opening: June 13, 2025
Closing: July 18, 2025
Performances:
Wednesday, Thursday, FridayWe are seeking actors with a facility for performing British accents to align with the style and setting of the play.
Othello
Directed by Montgomery Sutton
Rehearsals:
May 13 – June 17, 2025
Tuesday – Friday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tech/Dress/Performances: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tech: June 4 – 7, 2025
Dress: June 15 & 17, 2025
Previews: June 18 & 19, 2025
Opening: June 20, 2025
Closing: July 20, 2025
Performances:
Saturday, Sunday, TuesdayPlease include any musical proficiency (instruments, singing, rap, etc) and languages other than English that you speak fluently, on your resume. This production will be set in an "alternate history" version of the 1990s in which the Venetian Empire is the predominant political, military, and economic power. We are looking for a cast diverse in skill, ethnicity, and culture in order to create that world. While experience and facility with heightened language is a must, please prioritize simplicity, spontaneity, and emotional authenticity in your approach to the text.
The Taming of the Shrew
Directed by Ryan Matthieu Smith
Rehearsals:
August 12 – September 9, 2025
Tuesday – Friday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tech/Dress/Performances:
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tech: September 10 – 13, 2025
Dress: September 14 & 16, 2025
Previews: September 17 & 18, 2025
Opening: September 19, 2025
Closing: October 19, 2025
Performances:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with two Wednesday 10:00 AM student matineesWe are seeking talented Latinx and Indigenous actors of all abilities, genders, and gender non-conforming expressions to audition for our upcoming bilingual production of The Taming of the Shrew. Some level of Spanish proficiency is a plus, though not required. We encourage strong movers, dancers, musicians, and singers to attend and bring their unique skills to the stage. Join us in reimagining this classic with vibrancy and inclusivity.
Note: There are currently no Actors' Equity contracts available for the summer or fall productions.If you have any questions, please email us at audition@shakespearedallas.org.
