Much Ado About Nothing
by Rosedale Shakespeare
Jul. 01 - Jul. 02 (2017)
One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, Much Ado About Nothing follows a group of soldiers who return home from war. They immediately both engineer and fall victim to a number of romantic schemes, some comedic and some very nearly tragic. This production reframes the central quarreling couple -- Benedick and Beatrice -- as queer women, and sets the action of the play in modern day Ramsey Park.
Something For Nothing is pleased to announce auditions for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare, directed by Rosalind Faires and Allison Dillon.
Actors between the ages of 20 and 70 of all races, genders, and physical abilities strongly encouraged to attend. Auditions will consist of a one-minute prepared classical monologue and cold readings from the script. All actors will be paid.
ROLES
Benedick– (female, age 20-40) soldier
Beatrice– (female, age 20-40) civilian
Hero– (female, age 20-35) civilian
Don Pedro– (male, age 30-40) soldier
Claudio– (male, age 20-35) soldier
Don John– (male, age 20-40) soldier
Borachio– (male, 20-40), solider
Leonato– (male, age 50+) civilian
Dogberry– (female, age 40+) civilian
Verges– (female, age 40+) civilian
REHEARSAL DATES
Rehearsals will start September 11th. Rehearsals will mostly be on weekday evenings, with some daytime rehearsal on weekends. Availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays especially appreciated. Most, if not all, rehearsals will be outdoors.
PERFORMANCE DATES
The show will open on October 19th in Ramsey Park and run through November 5th.
AUDITION LOCATION & TIME
Saturday, July 1st, and Sunday, July 2nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM in Ramsey Park (4301 Rosedale Ave, Austin, TX 78756).
SIGN UP
Audition by appointment. Sign up for a time block here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OCAkrKy3tD1Tui1asMtOAe5ydSuS2RD4-WJB6s7mTVI/edit?usp=sharing.
Please come prepared with a one-minute classical monologue, a resume, and headshot. Auditions will also include cold readings from the script. Any questions should be directed to S4NTheater@gmail.com.
