Auditions: Taming of the Shrew

Rising Star Ensemble
Actors Age: 13 - 18

FREE to participate, but audition is required.

Audition Dates:

June 4      6 - 8 pm      5 min. sign up slots
June 5      6 - 8 pm      5 minute sign up slots
June 6      6 - 8 pm      Callbacks for select actors

Rehearsals & Performance:

Rehearsals will take place at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (40 River St. Chagrin Falls) weekday evenings in late June - July.

TAMING OF THE SHREW performances July 27-28, and possibly August 3. This production will perform outside in Chagrin Falls’ River Side Park. It is presented free of charge to the public.

Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare that centers around the unusual courtship of Petruchio and Kate (the Shrew - a headstrong young woman). The play offers great roles for several amusing characters, including a the role of Bianca (Kate’s younger sister), and several potential suitors of Kate and Bianca. The play has been adapted several times and is the inspiration for Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, as well as the film 10 Things I Hate About You.

Audition Preparation:

No prior experience with Shakespeare needed! Actors should prepare a Shakespearean monologue or sonnet around 1-2 minutes in length. Memorization is preferred, but not required. Actors may also be asked to read small selections from the play. Shakespearean monologues can be easily found online. One such source is: www.shakespeare-monologues.org

About RISING STAR ENSEMBLE:

Shakespeare By The Falls' Rising Star Ensemble gives young actors the opportunity to receive classical experience through works of William Shakespeare. Prior experience with Shakespeare is not needed, but auditions are required. Please sign up for an audition slot on either Monday, June 4 or Tuesday, June 5. Participation in SBTF’s Rising Star Ensemble production is absolutely free. In addition to acting in the production, actors will also be asked to aid in the setup and strike of the production materials for their performances.

Questions? Email Dusten Welch - dusten.a.welch@gmail.com or Michael Rogan - achillesmr@aol.com