A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE

WHAT TO DO: (all steps are required)

1. Read through the Little Shakes: LLL Rehearsal and Performance Schedule and make sure that you are available to commit to this production. Make note of all rehearsal conflicts you already know of and bring them with you to your in-person readings.

2. Fill out this Audition Form with your contact info and experience/interest.
3. Record a video of yourself performing a Shakespeare monologue (15-20 memorized lines of text from any Shakespeare play where the character is talking uninterrupted). If you play an instrument, you can also play a song. Your video should be no longer than 2 minutes total. Video auditions are due Monday, October 30 at 5pm. Upload your video audition as an Unlisted video on YouTube, and email the link to kcordaro@trtc.org. Questions about this? Email bbutler@trtc.org.
4. After you upload your video audition, we will email you a link to schedule your in-person reading block on Nov 2 (btwn 4:30-8:30) or Nov 3 (4:30-5:30 only).  On November 2 or 3, you and five other student actors will be paired up to read scenes from Love’s Labour’s Lost. Each in-person reading block is one hour long; be prepared to stay the entire time. Audition scenes will be posted here for your reference up to 1 week before auditions.

WHAT TO DO: (all steps are required)

1. Read through the Little Shakes: LLL Rehearsal Performance Schedule and make sure that you are available to commit to this production. Time commitments vary; see below.
2. Read the descriptions and time commitments below, and fill out this Backstage Form with your contact info and experience/interest by Monday, October 30 at 5pm.

We are looking for:

• Directing Assistant We will need one high school student to assist our director throughout the rehearsal process and performances. Students who have an interest in directing and who want to learn more about it should apply. Make note of any rehearsal / performance conflicts you already know of and be ready to disclose them in your interview.

• Assistant Stage Manager(s) We are looking for one or two assistant stage manager(s). Enhance your skills as an organized and professional stage manager as you work with the director and cast throughout the rehearsal process to bring the show to life. Make note of any rehearsal conflicts you already know of and be ready to disclose them in your interview.
• Costume Assistant, Lighting Assistant, Sound Assistant, and Run Crew We will need responsible, organized people to work backstage as assistants to the Designers (Costumes, Lighting, and Sound). If you are interested in any areas of theater design or technical theater, you could have the opportunity to assist a professional designer in translating the director’s vision to the stage, and running the show during performances. The time commitment for these positions starts when technical rehearsals begin in late February 2024 and continues throughout the run. Design Assistants and Run Crew must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances.

If you have read through all of the above and have questions, please email us at kcordaro@trtc.org or bbutler@trtc.org.