
Artist Positions
Auditions for Henry VIII directed by Jeff Miller
All roles are open unless noted, and we’d like to see all ages and types; gender is not a factor. No experience with acting Shakespeare is required. Please download and fill out the audition form above.
Proof of vaccination required. No exceptions. This can be a photo or original card.
KN95 masks are recommended when not actively auditioning.
PLEASE NOTE SOME CHANGES TO PERFORMANCE DATES
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A Text Work Primer and Workshop will be held online January 14, 2023.
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Text Work Weekend: Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023. Working hours are Noon - 4 pm.
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Regular rehearsals begin Tuesday, February 28 and are held every Tuesday and Thursday (7pm - 10 pm) and Saturday (Noon - 4 pm)
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Tech week is Monday, April 10 through Thursday, April 13
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Performances beginning Friday, April 14 and closing Sunday April 30 (includes April 23, Shakespeare’s Birthday!) Showtimes are Friday/Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 4pm.
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There is a stipend for each weekend of performances.
What to Bring
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1 copy of your headshot/resume
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1 completed copy of the audition form (available on our website)
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Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
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Conflicts you may have (please note that no conflicts are allowed for tech week)
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Any instruments you play; be prepared to play 15-30 seconds of any selection you are familiar with (playing an instrument is optional)
What to Expect
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If you have not performed with BSF, you will be asked to perform a monologue. This monologue should be by Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries and be 30-60 seconds long. Please do not prepare a longer speech.
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You will be asked to work collaboratively with a group of actors to produce a scene – sides to be used are posted on our website
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You will be asked to sing (optional – 15 seconds of song of your choice)
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You will be asked to play a musical instrument (optional – short piece of your choice)
Who We Are Looking For
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We love to see actors make BIG, BOLD choices
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We want actors who LOVE THE LANGUAGE and relish speaking it
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We want actors who are willing to be equal members of an ensemble
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We want actors who are willing to learn and grow
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We want actors who are willing to do the necessary text work
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We want actors who are dependable, responsible, and generous – actors who realize the good of the many outweigh the good of the few, or the one
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