Shit-Faced Shakespeare
by Magnificent Bastard Productions
Feb. 25 (2017)
Shit-faced Shakespeare® — one of the UK’s most successful shows, has been playing to sell-out crowds there since 2010. In direct collaboration with the original UK team, the Boston branch of the company has played to sold out houses in town for nearly two years, and is now looking to add to our merry band. An entirely serious Shakespeare play with a single drunken actor thrown into the mix, the show involves real Shakespeare, real drinking, and genuine, frantic improvisation from the rest of the sober actors.
Magnificent Bastard Productions is currently casting for the AUSTIN production of their hit show, Shit-faced Shakespeare® — one of the UK’s most successful shows, playing to sell-out crowds there since 2010. In direct collaboration with the original UK team, the Boston branch of the company has played to sold out houses in town for nearly two years, and is now looking to add to our merry band. An entirely serious Shakespeare play with a single drunken actor thrown into the mix, the show involves real Shakespeare, real drinking, and genuine, frantic improvisation from the rest of the sober actors.
Auditions: SATURDAY, February 25th from 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Dougherty Arts Center (1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704)
Roles available:
Male, age 21-35, (any ethnicity)
Female, age 21-35 (any ethnicity)
Seeking Non-Equity actors / comics / improvisers, any body type, who are high-energy performers, comfortable with Shakespeare’s text, audience interaction, and improvisation, to play multiple roles in an abridged Shakespearean comedy.
Said individuals must have great personalities, be adept at handling classical text, skilled and funny improvisers, tremendously pleasant drunks, and work excellently as part of a professional ensemble.
Initial Performance Dates: Ongoing
Rehearsals: Ongoing
Run: Friday and Saturday nights at varying times
Please apply only if you have flexibility and availability to work most Friday and Saturday nights. We are only interested in seeing people who are able to fully commit to our very unique show and who respect the care we take to ensure the safety and health of our cast, crew and audience. We are seeking performers of diverse ethnicities who are over the age of 21, with valid ID.
To schedule an audition, please submit a headshot and resume, as well as a requested time to shitfacedshakes@gmail.com with the subject line ‘ATX SFS February Submission' . We will do our best to accommodate the requests. We are looking only for actors with professional experience or professional training.
For the audition, please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue from Shakespeare, and be prepared to read from sides provided.
Enjoy Shakespeare responsibly!
