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APRIL 17–25, 2020
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Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen Originally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan Donnellan, and designed by Nick Ormerod Directed by Becca Johnson-Spinos
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Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?
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Audition Dates
pick a 5-minute slot on either: Friday, January 3, 6-9pm Wednesday, January 8, 6-9pm Callbacks
Monday, January 20, 6-10 pm |
Audition Information
Please prepare a one minute monologue from the play, or in the style of the play. Audition Location Outcry Theatre Rehearsal Location 1915 North Central Expressway, Suite 120 Plano, TX 75075 |
Note: Many roles will be gender-blind cast.
MAJOR ROLES:
WILL SHAKESPEARE – poet and playwright
VIOLA DE LESSEPS – our leading lady, disguises herself as actor THOMAS KENT
KIT MARLOWE – colleague, friend, and inspiration to Will
FENNYMAN – the money
LAMBERT & FREES – Fennyman’s henchman
HENSLOWE – owner and manager of the Rose Theatre
RICHARD BURBAGE – lead actor of the Chamberlain’s Men
QUEEN ELIZABETH I
LORD WESSEX – betrothed to Viola
NURSE – servant to Viola
EDMUND TILNEY – the Lord Chamberlain
SIR ROBERT DE LESSEPS – Viola’s father
NED ALLEYN – lead actor of the Admiral’s Men, plays Mercutio
RALPH – novice actor, plays Nurse and Petruchio
NOL – novice actor, plays Benvolio and Sampson
ROBIN – novice actor, plays Lady Capulet
ADAM – novice actor, plays Gregory, Benvolio, and Servingman
JOHN WEBSTER – street urchin, aspires to be a player
WABASH – novice actor, Henslowe’s stammering tailor
SAM – actor, plays Juliet
PETER – actor, plays Tybalt
Other actors, including one who plays ABRAHAM
MISTRESS QUICKLY – wardrobe mistress
MOLLY & KATE - barmaids
Actors playing VALENTINE & PROTEUS
CATLIN – guard at De Lesseps Hall
ROWER
Burbage’s HEAVIES
SERVER
BARTENDER
MAJOR ROLES:
WILL SHAKESPEARE – poet and playwright
VIOLA DE LESSEPS – our leading lady, disguises herself as actor THOMAS KENT
KIT MARLOWE – colleague, friend, and inspiration to Will
FENNYMAN – the money
LAMBERT & FREES – Fennyman’s henchman
HENSLOWE – owner and manager of the Rose Theatre
RICHARD BURBAGE – lead actor of the Chamberlain’s Men
QUEEN ELIZABETH I
LORD WESSEX – betrothed to Viola
NURSE – servant to Viola
EDMUND TILNEY – the Lord Chamberlain
SIR ROBERT DE LESSEPS – Viola’s father
NED ALLEYN – lead actor of the Admiral’s Men, plays Mercutio
RALPH – novice actor, plays Nurse and Petruchio
NOL – novice actor, plays Benvolio and Sampson
ROBIN – novice actor, plays Lady Capulet
ADAM – novice actor, plays Gregory, Benvolio, and Servingman
JOHN WEBSTER – street urchin, aspires to be a player
WABASH – novice actor, Henslowe’s stammering tailor
SAM – actor, plays Juliet
PETER – actor, plays Tybalt
Other actors, including one who plays ABRAHAM
MISTRESS QUICKLY – wardrobe mistress
MOLLY & KATE - barmaids
Actors playing VALENTINE & PROTEUS
CATLIN – guard at De Lesseps Hall
ROWER
Burbage’s HEAVIES
SERVER
BARTENDER
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First Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 22, from 6-10 pm Rehearsals All actors will be called Mondays from 6-10 pm. Additional small group rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 6-10 pm and Saturday mornings. |
Rehearsal Location
Outcry Theatre Rehearsal Location 1915 North Central Expressway, Suite 120 Plano, TX 75075 |
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Performance Dates
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm Saturday, April 18, 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, April 19, 2pm Thursday, April 23, 7:30pm Friday, April 24, 7:30pm Saturday, April 25, 2pm & 7:30pm |
Performance Location
Studio Theatre Addison Theatre Centre 15650 Addison Rd. Addison, TX 75001 |
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Ticket Price
General Admission $10 Premium Reserved Seating $20 |
Tickets will be available online and at the door. There is a service charge for tickets purchased online.
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Shakespeare in Love is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
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