*Auditions for Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's 19th Season of Free Outdoor Theater* We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two productions that will tour a variety of outdoor venues across Cuyahoga, Lake and Lorain counties. *Afternoon Auditions: Saturday, April 16 from 12pm – 3pmEvening Auditions: Monday, April 18 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm* Auditions will be held at: Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts. OH 44118 Call backs will be held Tuesday April 19 for *Richard II*, and Thursday April 21 for *The Tempest*. *The Tragedy of King Richard II* – adapted and directed by Doug Farren *Performance Dates June 17 – July 3 * Rehearsals begin May 1 Precast Roles: Richard, John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke. Open casting for all other roles. *The Tempest* – adapted and directed by Allan Byrne *Performance Dates July 22 – August 7* Rehearsals begin in early June All roles open No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in. There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either or both productions. Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three 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 1 & July 22 AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August 7. We are also seeking paid production staff: a Production Manager/Stage Manager and Production Assistants. Contact cleveshakestyson@yahoo.com if interested in one of these positions. We are also accepting interested students for intern positions with costume, props or production management focus. Credit potential exists with local institutions. If you have questions, are interested in volunteering or joining us in any other capacity, please email info@cleveshakes.org. More information on us and our tour is available at www.cleveshakes.org