Auditions

The Theatre Department invites ALL STUDENTS to Audition for the Fall ‘24 productions 

Friday, April 12 from 6 to 9 pm at Mahaney Arts Center, Room 232 

King Lear (THEA 0210A)

by William Shakespeare 

Adapted and directed by Michole Biancosino | 4 performances November 14 -16 | Wright Memorial Theatre

An aging monarch plans to divide his kingdom between his three daughters. But when he asks them first to prove how much they love him, he sets off a series of events which turn the daughters into enemies, the state into a maelstrom. One of the greatest tragedies ever written, in a new adaptation featuring Professor of Theatre Alex Draper in the title role. 

Student Productions

TBD

Call Backs

Saturday 4/13: 3-6:30pm in MAC 232

Sun 4/14: 10am-1pm in MAC 232 and 2-5pm location TBD

For student directed productions: TBA

All Students will be contacted via email. Final cast lists will be emailed * posted (on the Theatre bulletin board) prior to registration.

Additional Information:

Come to the MAC lobby at 5:45pm to sign up for a slot. We will hear people individually in the order they have signed up. All are requested to have a 45 - 60 second monologue, memorization and preparation are strongly preferred. Please choose a monologue that uses heightened language (for example, Shakespeare or other classical texts).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please send a short video of your monologue to Michole Biancosino and Alex Draper. Videos received by Thursday April 11th will be considered for the callbacks.

Need a Monologue?

Here is a link to Shakespeare monologues.

You can also bring your own or the Theatre Department has a few options available for you here (you must be signed in to Google with your Midd credentials). 

Here is a link to the script if you want to read it.

Interested in getting involved in productions not as a performer? Stop by the Tech Info Table in the lobby outside

Interested in being part of a production but not as a performer? There’s more to theatre than what the audience sees! You can enroll in THEA 0210 A or B as a stage manager or assistant stage manager (requires permission from director), or enroll in THEA 0119 A and create lighting, scenery, and props. Student shows need designers, stage managers and  light and sound board operators.

Stop by the Tech Info Table in the MAC lobby outside MAC 232 during auditions or email rimmer@middlebury.edu for more information!