Over 20 years ago, we started with a simple notion – the Bard belongs to the people, and the people deserve to hear his works in the open air as intended and free of charge. This summer, we are proud to present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and JULIUS CAESAR.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS - directed by Chennelle Bryant-Harris
Performance Dates June 19 – July 5
Rehearsals begin early May

JULIUS CAESAR - directed by Dusten Welch
Performance Dates July 17 – August 2

Rehearsals begin in June

Afternoon Auditions: Saturday, March 28 from 1pm – 4pm
Evening Auditions: Monday, March 30 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Callbacks (invitation only) will be held Wednesday, April 1 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Auditions will be held at:
Ensemble Theatre
2843 Washington Blvd.
Cleveland Hts. OH 44118

Please sign up for an audition slot online at: https://www.cleveshakes.com/copy-of-current-season
Walk-in auditions will be seen in order of arrival as slots become available.

There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either one or both productions. Performances travel to a variety of outdoor venues - actors will be required to help with load-in and strike/load-out.

Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed four minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare.

For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring any & all possible known conflicts between the dates of May 2 - August 2

Video Submissions will be accepted as a private YouTube link sent with digital Head Shot (jpg or PDF format) and Resume (PDF format) via email to info@CleveShakes.org - video submissions must be received before 12:00 noon on Sat. March 28 for consideration. Please put "Video Audition" in the subject line.