Actors Sought for "Much Ado About Nothing" Show

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for "Much Ado About Nothing" Play. Seeking 15-18 dynamic performers (welcome and encourage artists of all races, ethnicities, ages, body types, and gender identities). See more details below. About the project: Play is set in 1945 in upstate NY with strong emphasis on American dialect, period slang, and rapid delivery - no British accents. Comfort with stage kissing, minor violence. Dance skills, especially in swing/big band a big plus. Impressions of Golden Age Hollywood stars are welcome. Rate: Pay rate: $200 stipend for principal actors, $100-$150 stipend for ensemble and understudies (with guaranteed performance). Additional info: Non-Equity Audition Callbacks on December 11. Time Commitment: First rehearsal is February 9. Rehearsals run Monday-Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The show runs March 27-April 12, 2026. Material To Prepare: A Shakespearean monologue, no more than 90 seconds, which highlights your skill at playing a comic character, either subtly or broadly. If you are interested in scheduling an audition appointment, please submit your headshot/resume.