AUDITIONS at Spotlighters Theatre - PLEASE READ COMPLETELY
Spotlighters Theatre holds auditions for productions approximately 8 to 10 weeks before the scheduled opening of the show.
Typically auditions are on Saturday 11am - 3pm and Sunday 6pm - 9pm. Please verify dates and times on the specific audition page.
Some roles may be pre-cast, and will be noted in the audition notice.
All actors should bring their resume, current headshot, and rehearsal conflicts to the audition.
All auditions are OPEN CALL unless noted in the specific audition notice.
For Musical Auditions, you will be asked to perform 24-32 bars of prepared music, but you may also be asked to sing another cut from that music or from another selection. An Accompanist will be provided. Sheet music in the proper key MUST be provided. A'cappella auditions are not allowed.
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form.
Please verify that you are available for all performances.
All roles are non-equity (non-union) and are non-paid.
Spotlighters attempts to cast age appropriate actors when possible, and follows a color-blind / color-conscious casting policy when allowed by script or license.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to Info@spotlighters.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.
Auditions are held at theatre unless otherwise noted;
Spotlighters Theatre - 817 Saint Paul Street - Baltimore, MD 21202
Typically auditions are on Saturday 11am - 3pm and Sunday 6pm - 9pm. Please verify dates and times on the specific audition page.
Some roles may be pre-cast, and will be noted in the audition notice.
All actors should bring their resume, current headshot, and rehearsal conflicts to the audition.
All auditions are OPEN CALL unless noted in the specific audition notice.
For Musical Auditions, you will be asked to perform 24-32 bars of prepared music, but you may also be asked to sing another cut from that music or from another selection. An Accompanist will be provided. Sheet music in the proper key MUST be provided. A'cappella auditions are not allowed.
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form.
Please verify that you are available for all performances.
All roles are non-equity (non-union) and are non-paid.
Spotlighters attempts to cast age appropriate actors when possible, and follows a color-blind / color-conscious casting policy when allowed by script or license.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to Info@spotlighters.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.
Auditions are held at theatre unless otherwise noted;
Spotlighters Theatre - 817 Saint Paul Street - Baltimore, MD 21202
Auditions are usually posted 10-12 weeks prior to the opening of the production.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
None Scheduled at this time.
AUDITIONS FOR . . .
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
A new look at one of Shakespeare's most endearing comedies!
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Audition Announcement
Sunday, Oct 24, 2021 6p - 9p Monday, Oct 25, 2021 6p - 9p MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING written by William Shakespeare directed by Michael Blum stage managed by Mark Merryfield Performance Dates: Jan 21 - Feb 6, 2022 (Fri, Sat, Sun, and Thur Jan 27) Rehearsals will begin immediately following auditions/casting decisions. Spotlighters presents Much Ado About Nothing, with a new look ... Actors should bring a memorized monologue prepared from any play OTHER than Much Ado About Nothing. A Shakespearean monologue is not required, but a “classical monologue” is preferred. Actors will do their monologue, and then will be given a short scene from Much Ado About Nothing to prepare, with another member of the cast. |
Casting Breakdown:
Note: the roles of Benedick and Beatrice are already cast.
OPEN ROLES:
MALE ROLES:
• Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon: dynamic leader of the action: a military leader and ruler, but with a romantic heart. 30-50 years old.*
• Don John, "the Bastard Prince,” half-brother of Don Pedro: the main villain. Moody & misanthropic. Any age.
• Claudio, a count from Florence: in love with Hero: young, hot-headed, naive.
• Leonato, Governor of Messina; Hero's father: noble; classic old man type. 50-70.
• Antonio, (older) brother of Leonato: noble, hot-headed & slightly “daffy" but loyal to his brother: 50-80.*
• Balthasar, music master of Leonato’s household; creative and dutiful; any age; a singer**
Same actor will play: Friar Francis, a priest (sings the dirge for Hero): strong, unfazed by events, positive character; and Sexton, Judge of the trial of Borachio and Conrade: decisive, no-nonsense official. This role may also be played by female actor.
• Borachio, follower of Don John: hot-blooded, in love with Margaret. Any age. Some stage combat (will teach).*
• Dogberry, Constable in charge of the Watch: comic “malaprop" role; any age but certainly mature. Good comic timing required.
• 2 Watchmen: any age; good comic timing required. “Mutt & Jeff” types: one big; one small. Some stage combat (will teach).
FEMALE ROLES:
• Hero, daughter of Leonato: young, noble, naive, raised mostly by her older cousin standing in for her dead mother.*
• Margaret, gentlewoman attendant on Hero: young, noble, naive; under the influence of her lover Borachio.*
• Ursula, gentlewoman attendant on Hero: older, noble, witty, more experienced; loyal to Hero.*
• Conrade, mistress of Don John: 20-40, devoted to her villainous lover; tends to drink. Some stage combat (will teach).*
• Verges, dame victualler supplying the watch: 50-ish “Bumboat Woman” English comic type. Quick with a roll or loaf of bread.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: ALL actors must be fully COVID-vaccinated by the time of the auditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
*SOME DANCING REQUIRED for these roles.
**ONE MALE ACTOR will sing the two full songs in the play: “Sigh No More, Ladies” and “Pardon, Goddess of the Night”; music by Virgil Thomson, and will “supervise” the onstage dance music. Any range, but a trained or experienced singer is preferred. Ability to play a musical instrument well (keyboard or guitar) helpful but not required. A separate singing audition will be arranged at the open auditions, at a time/place tbd.
PLEASE NOTE
Actors should bring a memorized monologue prepared from any play OTHER than Much Ado About Nothing. A Shakespearean monologue is not required, but a “classical monologue” is preferred. Actors will do their monologue, and then will be given a short scene from Much Ado About Nothing to prepare, with another member of the cast.
Ability to handle “RP” (Received Pronunciation) necessary in the “noble” characters, but not for Dogberry, Verges and the Watch.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: November 8, 2021, through January 19, 2022 (usually not Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays). ALL AUDITION-ERS should bring CONFLICT DATES for this period.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 1/20/2022 (Preview), 1/21 (Opening Night), 1/22, 1/23, 1/27, 1/28, 1/29, 1/30, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6, 2/11, 2/12 & 2/13. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm.
COVID GUIDELINES
Actors auditioning will be asked to provide proof of vaccination status at check in. Fully vaccinated actors will not be required to wear a mask while in the lobby and theatre. UN-VACCINATED actors will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the lobby and theatre.
Rehearsals will be with masks, unless a fully vaccinated cast is used.
Performances will be mask-less for actors and crew, with the expectation that the audience will remain masked and be fully vaccinated.
Spotlighters is installing DHP air filtration and cleaning systems to provide for the highest level of air purity possible. The theatre is being treated with long term microbial cleaners and disinfectants to provide that all hard and soft surfaces are free of all germs, bacteria, molds and spores - including Corona viruses.
All roles are Non-Paid / Non-Equity
Appointments are not necessary.
Note: the roles of Benedick and Beatrice are already cast.
OPEN ROLES:
MALE ROLES:
• Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon: dynamic leader of the action: a military leader and ruler, but with a romantic heart. 30-50 years old.*
• Don John, "the Bastard Prince,” half-brother of Don Pedro: the main villain. Moody & misanthropic. Any age.
• Claudio, a count from Florence: in love with Hero: young, hot-headed, naive.
• Leonato, Governor of Messina; Hero's father: noble; classic old man type. 50-70.
• Antonio, (older) brother of Leonato: noble, hot-headed & slightly “daffy" but loyal to his brother: 50-80.*
• Balthasar, music master of Leonato’s household; creative and dutiful; any age; a singer**
Same actor will play: Friar Francis, a priest (sings the dirge for Hero): strong, unfazed by events, positive character; and Sexton, Judge of the trial of Borachio and Conrade: decisive, no-nonsense official. This role may also be played by female actor.
• Borachio, follower of Don John: hot-blooded, in love with Margaret. Any age. Some stage combat (will teach).*
• Dogberry, Constable in charge of the Watch: comic “malaprop" role; any age but certainly mature. Good comic timing required.
• 2 Watchmen: any age; good comic timing required. “Mutt & Jeff” types: one big; one small. Some stage combat (will teach).
FEMALE ROLES:
• Hero, daughter of Leonato: young, noble, naive, raised mostly by her older cousin standing in for her dead mother.*
• Margaret, gentlewoman attendant on Hero: young, noble, naive; under the influence of her lover Borachio.*
• Ursula, gentlewoman attendant on Hero: older, noble, witty, more experienced; loyal to Hero.*
• Conrade, mistress of Don John: 20-40, devoted to her villainous lover; tends to drink. Some stage combat (will teach).*
• Verges, dame victualler supplying the watch: 50-ish “Bumboat Woman” English comic type. Quick with a roll or loaf of bread.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: ALL actors must be fully COVID-vaccinated by the time of the auditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
*SOME DANCING REQUIRED for these roles.
**ONE MALE ACTOR will sing the two full songs in the play: “Sigh No More, Ladies” and “Pardon, Goddess of the Night”; music by Virgil Thomson, and will “supervise” the onstage dance music. Any range, but a trained or experienced singer is preferred. Ability to play a musical instrument well (keyboard or guitar) helpful but not required. A separate singing audition will be arranged at the open auditions, at a time/place tbd.
PLEASE NOTE
Actors should bring a memorized monologue prepared from any play OTHER than Much Ado About Nothing. A Shakespearean monologue is not required, but a “classical monologue” is preferred. Actors will do their monologue, and then will be given a short scene from Much Ado About Nothing to prepare, with another member of the cast.
Ability to handle “RP” (Received Pronunciation) necessary in the “noble” characters, but not for Dogberry, Verges and the Watch.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: November 8, 2021, through January 19, 2022 (usually not Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays). ALL AUDITION-ERS should bring CONFLICT DATES for this period.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 1/20/2022 (Preview), 1/21 (Opening Night), 1/22, 1/23, 1/27, 1/28, 1/29, 1/30, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6, 2/11, 2/12 & 2/13. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm.
COVID GUIDELINES
Actors auditioning will be asked to provide proof of vaccination status at check in. Fully vaccinated actors will not be required to wear a mask while in the lobby and theatre. UN-VACCINATED actors will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the lobby and theatre.
Rehearsals will be with masks, unless a fully vaccinated cast is used.
Performances will be mask-less for actors and crew, with the expectation that the audience will remain masked and be fully vaccinated.
Spotlighters is installing DHP air filtration and cleaning systems to provide for the highest level of air purity possible. The theatre is being treated with long term microbial cleaners and disinfectants to provide that all hard and soft surfaces are free of all germs, bacteria, molds and spores - including Corona viruses.
All roles are Non-Paid / Non-Equity
Appointments are not necessary.
