On Monday, September 25, 7-8:30 pm, the English Department at the University of Minnesota will be hosting an evening of readings from Jane Austen's works in honor of the 200th anniversary of her death.  We are auditioning local actors to take part in this event.  For the audition, please read a 2-3 minute selection from Jane Austen's works.  It does not need to be memorized.  We are looking for readers who can bring Austen's characters to life; please, no fake British accents.  Payment will be $50 for each actor chosen for the event.

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Mounds Theater seeking actors for A Klingon Christmas Carol

The Historic Mounds Theater is holding auditions for A Klingon Christmas Carol by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Warren. We are looking for adult actors for a variety of roles and an age 10-12 actor for the role of tImHom (Tiny Tim). Adult roles are analogous to Dickens's A Christmas Carol (Scrooge, Cratchit, Fred, the Ghosts, etc.)

The play is performed in the Klingon Language with English supertitles. Knowledge of the Klingon language and stage combat aren't required, but are desirable.

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Dangerous Productions announces auditions for SKIN, a new original play by Minneapolis playwright, Oya Mae Duchess-Davis that will be performing at the Twin Cities Horror Fest in October 2017. This year’s production will use the horror style to explore racial dynamics and white privilege. SKIN centers around a plastic surgeon who offers black women the chance to remove parts of themselves that they (and society) have deemed ugly. 

Audition Information:

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Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company is casting "Church and State," "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," "Collected Stories," and "Natasha and the Coat" (world premiere) for its 2017-2018 season. General auditions for union and non-union actors will be held by appointment on Thursday, July 13th. Audition location is St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Avenue, 55116. Please bring one contemporary monologue, not to exceed 4 minutes. For futher information and to schedule an appointment, call 651-647-4315. Please do not leave a voicemail nor send an e-mail.

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For The Hobbit and Spookley the Square Pumpkin

May July 17 & 18, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, by appointment only

Auditioning actors, singers and dancers ages 10 – 18.  We seek a diverse cast and encourage actors of all ethnicities, cultures, genders, gender identities, and (dis)abilities to audition.

The Hobbit rehearsals are Aug 14-Sep 21 and performances are Sep 22-Oct 22. 

Spookley the Square Pumpkin rehearsals are Aug 16 - Sep 27 and performances are Sep 29 - Oct 29.

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Directed by James A. Williams

Performance Venue: Dowling Studio of the Guthrie Theater

Full Circle Theater is seeking union and non-union actors (actors of all abilities welcome) for its 2018 spring production: The World Premiere of Under This Roof.  Set in 1948 Cleveland, Under This Roof examines the relationship between Mamie & Raymond Warren and Bessie Washington, who comes to take care of Raymond after a recent accident. This heartfelt drama examines complex themes of aging, family and racial expectations in post WWII America.

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Youth Performance Company Auditions

MEAN

DATE: Monday, July 24, 2017

TIME: 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

LOCATION: YPC - 3338 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis 3rd floor of the "Art & Architecture Building"

CAST: 20 actors ages 13 - adult

Multiracial cast

Especially need plus size actress

Schedule an appointment

SHOW RUNS: September 29 – October 15

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Casting call for new script "We had a Second Bathroom"
Produced by Eva Adderly through Arts Nest's Fledgling Program
Directed by Jordan Lee Thompson
Production runs September 8-17

A few rehearsals before Fringe, then hit the ground running after.  Actors will be paid a small stipend and profit sharing.

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History Theatre is seeking a diverse group of non-union or union actors for the following new play:  

A CRACK IN THE SKY
By Harrison David Rivers and Ahmed Ismail Yusuf
Directed by Faye Price

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Frank Theatre is holding general auditions for its 2017-18 season, which will be announced on July 13. Auditions are being held Sun 7/9 from 2:00-9:00, and Wed 7/11 from 4:00-9:00. The fall production is contemporary, with a cast of 3-4 women and 2-3 men. Rehearsals begin Sept 7, opening Sept 29, and closing Oct 22. The spring production dates are TBA, for a show that is large cast, open to all ages, ethnicities and abilities. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue that showcases your strengths as an actor, and bring a photo and resume.

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The Chameleon Theatre Circle Audition Call: Independence & Chess

The Chameleon Theatre Circle announces its auditions for the first two productions of its 20th Season!

PAID STIPEND: All actors will be paid $50.

Independence by Lee Blessing

Directed by: Callie Meiners

Venue: Bloomington Center for the Arts

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:

1st Rehearsals                                                          Sept 25th, 2017

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Seeking actors for Actors Theatre of Louisville's Professional Training Company. Acting Apprentices perform in their own five-show season, focusing entirely on new works, and culminating in a commissioned work that is a fully-produced as a part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays. Small roles and understudy positions in the theater's mainstage season are possible, but not guaranteed. Practical audition and business-based training curriculum is provided throughout the year. Industry showcase for casting directors and agents is included at the end of the season.

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What happens when a mortal man asks for Aphrodite's help in writing a love letter to win over his true love? Chaos and misunderstanding when the letter gets delivered to everyone BUT his true love!

Locally Grown Theatre will be hosting auditions for their 2016 summer show, “Aphrodite and the Legendary Love Letter”, an original work which features well known gods and goddesses from Greek Mythology in this original romantic comedy.

Audition Dates: Monday June 13th 7-­9pm & Tuesday June 14th 7-­9pm

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