Shakespeare Theatre Company 2026-27 Season - Washington D.C. EPA

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY 2026-27 SEASON

• WASHINGTON

D.C. EPA

(05.07.26) & (05.08.26)

CATEGORY

PERFORMER Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, DC JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION

Notice:

Audition Call Type:

EPA AUDITION DATE Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:00 AM

• 5:00 PM (E) AND Friday, May 8, 2026 9:00 AM
• 5:00 PM (E) Lunch 1:00 PM
• 2:00 PM APPOINTMENTS To schedule an audition appointment, please go to: airtable/appqkX2c8.

.. . We will not be accepting video submissions at this time. If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit your headshot and resume for consideration at: castingshakespeareshakespearetheatre with the Subject line:

HEADSHOT/RESUME SUBMISSION.

See breakdown for street address if you would like to submit a hardcopy.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

• Sidney Harman Hall $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
• Michael R.

Klein Theatre SEEKING Equity actors for roles in Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown). STC ismitted to building an inclusiveanization that reflects the national artistic landscape andmunities that we serve. We encourage people of allmunities to audition for all roles available. Roles will be understudied in

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, A RAISIN IN THE

SUN, and

ROMEO AND JULIET.

PREPARATION Please prepare: one (1) classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare, and one (1) contemporary monologue of your choosing. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes.

LOCATION

Sidney Harman Hall 610 F St NW Washington, DC 20004 The Forum.

PERSONNEL

Simon Godwin:

Artistic Director

Angela Gieras:

Executive Director

Danica Rodriguez:

Casting Director Expected to attend:

Casting Director:

Danica Rodriguez See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates. OTHER An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity ismitted to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Breakdown Shakespeare Theatre Company 2026-27 Season Actors who sign up for an appointment will receive a confirmation email before the day of their audition. To cancel their appointment during the sign-up period, you must delete your appointment in the sign-up sheet. To cancel your appointment after the sign-up period, please email: danicarodriguezcastinggmail If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a hardcopy of your headshot and resume for consideration at: Shakespeare Theatre Company

• Casting 516 8th Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 THE SCORE Written by Oliver Cotton Directed by Trevor Nunn Performs at Sidney Harman Hall 1st

Tech:

Tuesday, 9/8/2026 1st

Preview:

Friday, 9/11/2026

Opening:

Wednesday, 9/16/2026

Closing:

Sunday, 10/18/2026

Extension Closing:

Sunday, 10/25/2026 NO

AVAILABLE ROLES, ARRIVING AS FULL COMPANY.

FRIDA...

A SELF PORTRAIT

Written and Performed by Vanessa Severo Directed by Joanie Schultz Performs at The Klein Theatre 1st

Tech:

Tuesday, 10/6/2026 1st

Preview:

Thursday, 10/8/2026

Opening:

Tuesday, 10/13/2026

Closing:

Sunday, 11/8/2026

Extension Closing:

Sunday, 11/15/2026 NO

ROLES AVAILABLE, ARRIVING AS FULL COMPANY.

A

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Godwin Performs at Sidney Harman Hall 1st

Rehearsal:

Monday, 10/19/2026 1st

Tech:

Tuesday, 11/24/2026 1st

Preview:

Friday, 12/4/2026

Opening:

Friday, 12/11/2026

Closing:

Sunday, 1/10/2027

Extension Closing:

Sunday, 1/17/2027

SEEKING:

OBERON/THESEUS

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

TITANIA/HYPPOLITA

(she/her) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

PHILOSTRATE/PUPPETEER

(any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

EGEUS/PUPPETEER

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s+. HERMIA (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

LYSANDER

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20-30s. HELENA (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. PUCK (any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

NICK BOTTOM

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

PETER QUINCE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

FRANCIS FLUTE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

ROBIN STARVELING

(any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

TOM SNOUT

(any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s. SNUG (any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

ENSEMBLE/PUPPETEER

(any gender). 20s-30s.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Produced in Association with Oregon Shakespeare Festival Written By Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Tim Bond Performs at The Klein Theatre 1st Rehearsal (partial): Friday, 1/8/2027 1st Rehearsal (full): Tuesday, 1/12/2027 1st

Tech:

Tuesday, 1/19/2027 1st

Preview:

Saturday, 1/23/2027

Opening:

Wednesday, 1/27/2027

Closing:

Sunday, 2/28/2027

Extension Closing:

Sunday, 3/7/2027 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Dates 1st

Rehearsal:

Tuesday, 1/13/2026 1st

Tech:

Saturday, 2/14/2026

Opening:

Sunday, 3/22/2026

Closing:

Sunday, 7/19/2026

SEEKING:

MOVING MAN/ENSEMBLE

(he/him). 20s-50s+.

ROMEO AND JULIET

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by TBD Performs at The Klein Theatre 1st

Rehearsal:

Tuesday, 3/9/2027 1st

Tech:

Tuesday, 4/6/2027 1st

Preview:

Tuesday, 4/13/2027

Opening:

Friday, 4/16/2027

Closing:

Sunday, 5/16/2027

Extension Closing:

Sunday, 5/23/2027

SEEKING:

ROMEO (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. JULIET (she/her) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

FRIAR LAWRENCE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s+.

MERCUTIO

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

THE NURSE

(she/her) Any ethnicity. 50s+. TYBALT (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

BENVOLIO

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

LORD CAPULET

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s+.

LADY CAPULET

(she/her) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

LORD MONTAGUE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s+.

LADY MONTAGUE

(she/her) Any ethnicity. 50s+. PARIS (he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

PRINCE ESCALUS

(any gender) Any ethnicity. 30s-50s.

FRIAR JOHN

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 50s+.

BALTHASAR/ENSEMBLE

(any gender) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

SAMPSON/ENSEMBLE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s.

GREGORY/ENSEMBLE

(he/him) Any ethnicity. 20s-30s. SALARY LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

• Sidney Harman Hall; $1312 weekly minimum (LORT B)
• Michael R.

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