*French Creek Theatre Announcing* AUDITIONS *Much Ado About Nothing* Directed by Casey Venema In Messina, a "merry war" is waged between the sharp-tongued Beatrice and her eager sparring partner, Lord Benedick. When a scandalous accusation undermines the wedded bliss of young lovers, Claudio and Hero, the lines between Love and War begin to blur, and Beatrice and Benedick are swept up in the secret scheming of their kinsman. Welcome to Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", a comedy of quick wits and romantic intrigue- where enemies become lovers, brothers become enemies, and lovers come back from the dead. *PERFORMANCES* May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd, 2024 at Vermilion River Reservations Outdoor Amphitheater *AUDITIONS* Please fill out a submission form *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.signupgenius.com_go_9040449A9A62AA1FB6-2D48137885-2Dmuch&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Da-wXI0ez7wmUnk9OyURghS3wD9cL3e4vsOKDUEE9_q0vNrGJOj_GZRfz6FjPyqf&m=AiTlL-wRjbT-XrU8GqluifxXVhkOTLwa_82m4Y3Q9mm1QGF-HltCgW7xQz9YFZbG&s=5I96XVww07Hdg704f1aYreLhQ2DONVnTe07C7uJybfM&e=>*. Looking for non-Equity actors to fill the roles of: DON PEDRO, Prince of Arragon DON JOHN, his bastard Brother CLAUDIO, a young lord of Florence BENEDICK, a young lord of Padua LEONATO, Governor of Messina ANTONIO, his Brother BALTHASAR, Servant to Don Pedro BORACHIO, follower of Don John CONRADE, follower of Don John DOGBERRY, a Constable VERGES, a Headborough FRIAR FRANCIS HERO, Daughter to Leonato BEATRICE, Niece to Leonato MARGARET, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO URSULA, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO MESSENGERS, WATCH, & ATTENDANTS ** ALL ROLES are open to adult actors of ALL genders, ethnicities, sizes, and ages. Each actor will be compensated with $100** * In-person auditions will take place at French Creek Nature Center from noon to 4:00 pm on March 9th. Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical comedic monologue (Shakespeare, Moliere, Wilde, Aristophanes, etc.) Callbacks will take place March 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm also at French Creek. Video submissions will be accepted to cav009@bucknell.edu <cav009@bucknell.edu> due March 8th by midnight.* Auditions will be scheduled individually. Sign up for your audition slot here: AUDITIONS: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (google.com) <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexFcNjoUNZ4dt-bFzqYS1jJ9Phn_k85tPWqqFJbWOWM4fiQA/viewform> Read the Play *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gutenberg.org_files_1519_1519-2Dh_1519-2Dh.htm&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Da-wXI0ez7wmUnk9OyURghS3wD9cL3e4vsOKDUEE9_q0vNrGJOj_GZRfz6FjPyqf&m=AiTlL-wRjbT-XrU8GqluifxXVhkOTLwa_82m4Y3Q9mm1QGF-HltCgW7xQz9YFZbG&s=tG1k6Se1fEsG_ncDk9qnD5Sao_0L-NcYd99u3zEwqg8&e=>* *REHEARSALS* Begin April 22nd at French Creek Nature Center& Theatre in Sheffield Village and frequently at Vermilion River Reservation