AUDITIONS: TWELFTH NIGHT
a YES Limited Engagement Production
Twelfth Night is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots, mistaken identities and practical jokes. Separated from her twin brother Sebastian, Viola disguises herself as a boy, calls herself Cesario, and becomes a servant to the Duke Orsino. She falls in love with the Duke, who is in love with the Countess Olivia, but Olivia falls in love with Cesario instead. The arrival of Viola's twin, Sebastian, creates further confusion until both twins are reunited and the mistaken identities are revealed.
By William Shakespeare
Director: William Wilday
All Actors must be FULLY VACINATED for COVID 19, receiving the recent BOOSTER.
Or provide a doctor’s certification of a vaccination waiver.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on:
Monday, December 1 from 6:30-9:00pm
Tuesday, December 2 from 6:30-9:00pm
Actors only need to attend one day of auditions.
Sign Up Required for a time slot to help us manage the auditions.
Callbacks will be held on:
Thursday, December 4 from either 4:00-7:00pm OR 7:15-9:30pm
(TBA based on theatre avail)
**You will be notified via email by 12/3 if you are needed for callbacks.
All auditions, and any necessary callbacks, will be held at the
2627 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA
Street parking available.
Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you will be towed.
PREPARE
You will be asked to cold read scenes from the script.
Optional: In addition to cold reading, you may also prepare a short monologue to present to the director.
Come dressed to move – there may be some physical improvisation.
PEFORMANCE DATES
4 PERFORMANCE DATES
Weekends: February 14 - 22 Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am
Please note that actors MUST be available for all performances. This is non-negotiable!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will begin either Monday, 12/8 OR Tuesday, 12/9
Rehearsals will be held in a combination of weekday afternoons (4:00-6:30pm time frame) as well as evenings (6:30-9:00pm) with some weekend times. All dependent on actor and theatre schedules.
A calendar with more specific time slots will be available at the audition.
Actors are not called for all rehearsals. We plan on limiting most actors to 4 rehearsals a week
until we reach the last few weeks.
NOTE: Rehearsals will be worked around actor schedules as much as possible.
BRING
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A printed copy of your vaccination card with updated booster listed.
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A picture (school picture or snapshot is fine) *even if you have done shows with us before, we need a new one
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Resume or list of shows done.
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Your conflicts for the rehearsal period. All conflicts MUST be submitted prior to callbacks using the calendar provided on the audition form.
CONFLICTS
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At the audition, all actors must fill out a calendar form with all potential conflicts.
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PRIOR to auditioning, make sure to check with any vacation plans, other program commitments, etc.
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There may be rehearsal on first day of Hanukkah as well as MLK day
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Weekends are KEY TIMES for rehearsals – more than 3 weekend day conflicts may result in an actor not being cast.
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NO conflicts will be accepted after casting. If they do arise it may result in an actor being replaced.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
In reference to the character descriptions that follow, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible. We will list race/ethnicity/gender/ability when specific to the character but otherwise encourage actors of any ethnicity, identity and ability to audition for any role. We also encourage gender non-conforming, genderfluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
We are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.
Note: Ages eligible to audition for this cast are: 12 -18 years
*18 year olds must be enrolled in high school
Antonio: a sea captain
Viola: a young Woman who is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria. She disguises herself as a man called Cesario and goes to work for Orsino.
Olivia: a wealthy heiress in Illyria. Her father and brother have recently died.
Orsino: a duke and the governor of Illyria. He is in love with Olivia who is not interested in him.
Sir Toby Belch: Olivia’s cousin and a drunkard who enjoys playing tricks on people.
Malvolio: Olivia’s steward and a puritan.
Sir Andrew: a foolish and wealthy suitor.
Maria: Olivia’s maid who looks out for Sir Toby and likes impressing him.
Feste: Olivia’s jester, or fool. Good singer.
Sebastian: Viola’s twin brother who thinks Viola has drowned.
Valentine: the Duke’s servant.
Curio: the Duke’s servant.
Non-Equity, there is no pay.
Questions? Contact Eve Keller at eve.keller@morgan-wixson.org.