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2019 Audition Information
Important Information
(1) Dates : Sunday June 9th 2pm to 6pm
& Monday June 10th 7 to 10pm. They will be held at the District Theatre 627 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(2) All auditions are by appointment. Arrange for a date & time at firstfolioplayers@gmail.com
(3) All actors are asked to prepare a monologue no longer than 1 - 2 minutes. You may be asked to read from a side as well
(4) Bard Fest runs two weekends October 17-20 & October 24-27. The performances will be at the Fringe theater and The District Theater on Mass Ave
(5) Rehearsals will be starting the first week of September and run until opening. Send a message to firstfolioplayers@gmail.com if you have questions about the schedule
(6) All actors and crew members will be paid a stipend based on a profit sharing agreement.
(7) The directors have precast some roles. Available roles are listed below along with a play synopsis and character list
(8) The Tempest is a youth production by Agape Performing Arts Co. Their auditions are held separately and more information can be found at agapeshows.org
Hamlet
Directed by Doug Powers
Produced by Carmel Theatre Company
A Synopsis can be found here
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/hamlet/summary/
A character list can be found here -
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/hamlet/characters/
The roles of Hamlet, Gertrude, Ophelia, and Laertes have been cast
Casting will be almost entirely neutral on gender, race, etc.
All are encouraged to audition.
You can reach Doug for questions at firstfolioplayers@gmail.com
Henry IV.1
Directed by Glenn Dobbs
Produced by First Folio Productions
A Synopsis can be found here
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/henry4pt1/summary/
A character list can be found here -
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/henry4pt1/characters/
Available Roles for Audition
Earl of Westmoreland
Archibald, Earl of Douglas
Sir Richard Vernon
Northumberland
You can reach Glenn for questions at firstfolioplayers@gmail.com
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Directed by Casey Ross
Produced by Catalyst Repertory
A Synopsis can be found here
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twogentlemen/summary/
A character list can be found here -
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twogentlemen/characters/
The roles of Launce, Eglamore, Duke of Milan, and Crab the Dog have been cast
You can reach Casey for questions at firstfolioplayers@gmail.com
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