Performers Needed for "Taming of The Shrew" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Taming of The Shrew" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Taming of The Shrew is known as perhaps the most controversial and audacious play Shakespeare put to paper. So, why not push that boldness even more? Instead of a man taming “his” woman, what if it’s a woman taming “her” woman? With the scene of New York City’s back alley streets and run-down neighborhoods in the 1990’s, we see two women falling in love, and the unfolding story portrays one human bringing down another human; regardless of gender. Additional info: Please prepare and record a one minute comedic monologue from any Shakespeare play. Resume is accepted, but not required. Callbacks will be conducted through video, and are subject to the director's decision. Not receiving a callback does not mean you have not been cast. First Read: April 3 (Zoom) Rehearsal Period: April 29 - May 16 Performance Dates: May 17 - 19 Please apply if interested.
10 roles
Katherina is the eldest daughter of Baptista Minola. She has a reputation for rude and aggressive behaviour. Her father wants her to marry, but is struggling to find a husband for her. Facts we learn about Katherina at the start of the play She is unmarried and has no suitors. She has a reputation as 'Kate the Curst'.
Petruchio is a wealthy gentleman from Verona, who is looking for a wife. Upon hearing about Katherina and her temperament, he decides he will take on the challenge of marrying her. Facts we learn about Petruchio at the start of the play: He has a servant called Grumio. His father Antonio has recently died. He is good friends with Hortensio.
Bianca is the youngest daughter of Baptista Minola. She has three suitors who want to marry her; Gremio, Hortensio and Lucentio. Facts we learn about Bianca at the start of the play: She is unmarried and has two suitors that her father knows about. She has an older sister called Katherina. Until Katherina is married, her father will keep her in the house and not allow her to marry. She enjoys reading and learning music.
Lucentio is a young man from Pisa, who has travelled to Padua to study at the university there. He wants to marry Bianca. Facts we learn about Lucentio at the start of the play: His father is called Vincentio. He has two servants called Tranio and Biondello. He is supported by his father in his studies.
Tranio is Lucentio’s servant and has travelled with him from Pisa to Padua to study at the university. Facts we learn about Tranio at the start of the play: He was brought up in Vincentio’s household from the age of three. He is very close to Lucentio and treated more like a friend than a servant
Baptista Minola is a wealthy man in Padua. He has two daughters, Katherina and Bianca. Although Bianca has potential suitors, he will not allow her to marry until Katherina has a husband. He views marriage as a financial and legal transaction which must be negotiated.
Hortensio is friends with both Baptista and Petruchio. He is a suitor to Bianca and would like to marry her. Facts we learn about Hortensio at the start of the play: He has asked to marry Bianca. He has experience of Katherina’s 'unruly' behaviour.
Gremio is an old man and a friend of Baptista. He is a suitor to Bianca and would like to marry her. Facts we learn about Gremio at the start of the play: He has asked to marry Bianca. He has experience of Katherina’s 'unruly' behaviour. He is older than Hortensio.
Grumio is Petruchio’s servant and has travelled with him from Verona to Padua. Facts we learn about Grumio at the start of the play: He lives in Verona in Petruchio’s household. He has worked for Petruchio for a long time.
Vincentio is a wealthy merchant from Pisa. He has a son called Lucentio. Facts we learn about Vincentio at the start of the play: He has conducted business across the world. He is supporting his son through university in a different city. He has a household with several servants.
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