Shit-Faced Shakespeare
by Magnificent Bastard Productions
Aug. 30 (2018)
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 Austin 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: THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th from 6 pm to 9 pm Location: Fallout Theater {616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
Callbacks: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND from 12 pm to 2 pm
Location: Fallout Theater {616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
ROLES AVAILABLE:
ALL GENDERS for MALE ROLES, 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 play. 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: September 10, 2018 - September 17, 2018 most evenings and weekend daytime Runs: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, + Sunday nights at varying times
FINE PRINT:
Please apply only if you have flexibility and availability to work most Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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.
Actors of color are strongly encouraged to submit/audition. Must be 21 years old to join the ensemble.
We will be hosting an orientation on Sunday, September 2, 2018 and it is essential you are available that date if cast. The full rehearsal process will begin the 2nd week of September (September 10th) and go through the 3rd week in September (September 22nd). You must be available weeknights during that fortnight to rehearse.
To schedule an audition, please submit a headshot and resume, as well as a requested time to forsooth@shit-facedshakespeare.com with the subject line ‘ATX SEPTEMBER 2018 Submission'. We will do our best to accommodate the requests. We are only looking for professional actors with professional experience and/or professional training.
For the audition, please prepare two pieces: 1 minute comedic monologue and a 1 minute dramatic monologue both from Shakespeare, and be prepared to read from sides provided and
Enjoy Shakespeare responsibly!
