Twelfth Night set to appear in
Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park July 25 - August 4
Auditions scheduled for March 11 & 12 ROYAL OAK, MI (February 28, 2024) Shakespeare Royal Oak has announced auditions for its 2024 Season in Royal Oak’s Starr Jaycee Park. Now in its 24th year, Michigan's largest annual outdoor professional theatre festival will feature Shakespeare’s
Twelfth Night July 25 - August 4.
In person and online auditions for Twelfth Night are set for March 10-11with callbacks set for a later date.
Twelfth Night
Shakespeare Royal Oak invites audiences to join them on board the Bard’s pirate ship and set sail to the West Indies with Viola, Olivia and the gang as they plunder for love in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. After her ship wrecks off the coast of Illyria, Viola disguises herself and ends up serving Duke Orsino, who has come to the islands to stamp out piracy. Yet he’s in love with the most renown pirate, Olivia. Meanwhile, Viola’s twin brother Sebastian falls head over heels for - you guessed it, the wrong pirate! This saltwater romance of fools comes full of fun for a perfect summer evening under the stars. This year's production will be directed by D.B. Shroeder.
Actors interested in auditioning should visit
shakespeareroyaloak.com and complete an online request for an audition time slot. Actors can select whether their audition will be in-person or virtual. In-person auditions will take place at St John's Episcopal Church, 26998 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak. Submitted video auditions will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 11. All roles are open. Cast size is limited and all actors receive compensation.
Shakespeare Royal Oak is committed to diversity and equality in all casting and hiring. The company invites and encourages artists of all races, backgrounds, and cultures to audition and apply; it supports non-traditional casting; and is committed to consider all roles for all artists.
Shakespeare Royal Oak will follow the most up to date health and safety procedures established by industry professionals, health experts, and local & state officials for its rehearsals, education programs, and performances.
Since 2001 Water Works Theatre Company, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) company, has presented Shakespeare Royal Oak and other award-winning productions. Shakespeare Royal Oak enhances the quality of life in its community by offering Michigan's premier outdoor professional Shakespeare event in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park. The company provides a place to call home for local professional actors, designers, directors, teachers, and other artists in a dynamic collaboration with skilled volunteers and other community supporters. More information including how to support Shakespeare Royal Oak is available at:
www.shakespeareroyaloak.com