*Who: UA Students and Community Members* *What: Open Auditions for Shakespeare's Richard III* Directed by guest artist and UA adjunct instructor Michael Gatto. The second of the two Main Stage productions in UA Theatre’s 2019-2020 Re(Viewing) Tyranny Season, Shakespeare’s “Richard III” offers a historically-inspired remembrance of what happens when cruel hands wield great power. “Richard III” is a blood thirsty tale of an authoritarian antihero you will love to hate. Standing third in succession to the throne, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, conspires to take the crown by whatever means necessary, be it by ambition, cunning, marriage, or even murder. This production will utilize non-traditional and gender non-specific casting. *When: Audition time slots will last for 60 minutes & begin at the top of each hour. * - Monday, December 2, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Appointments are preferred and can be scheduled at tinyurl.com/UATheatreSpring2020, however, walk-ups will be accepted based on availability. For the audition, *prepare a 45-80 second classical monologue*. Be ready to move and to work with other members of your audition group, reading sides from the script. Callbacks, if needed, will be on Wednesday, December 4 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Rehearsals begin January 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM, and performance dates are March 5 – 14. Bring a list of all conflicts you may have during the rehearsal period as well as your resume and headshot, if you have them. *Where: Studio 194, Guzzetta Hall* 228 E Buchtel Avenue, Akron OH (across the street from E.J. Thomas Hall). For more information, call (330) 972-7895 or email mgatto@uakron.edu. Best regards, and break a leg! Anna-Jeannine *Anna-Jeannine KemperGraduate Assistant* School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Phone: (330) 972.7895 Website: uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> Facebook: facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere <http://www.facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere> Instagram: *instagram.com/artsstarthere/ <http://instagram.com/artsstarthere/>* Twitter: twitter.com/ArtsStartHere