The Tempest
by City Theatre Company
Apr. 29 - Apr. 30 (2019)
THE TEMPEST - Shakespeare's classic where storms rage and magic bounds.
“Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises...”
Trickery, romance, and revenge set the stage for one of William Shakespeare’s masterpieces, where spirits roam, magic is real, reality is elusive, and illusion abounds. In this fanciful classic, often compared to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an exiled noble turned sorcerer uses his power to raise a fierce storm, shipwrecking a group of conspirators onto his remote island home that’s full of mysterious and magical beasts, and nothing is as it seems. There, attended by his daughter, the sorcerer leads his enemies through a fantastic dream where all
must choose between vengeance and the freedom that can only come with reconciliation and forgiveness. Conjure up a night of unforgettable entertainment by City Theatre Austin at the Santa Cruz Theater.
Auditions April 29 – 30, 2019.
Callbacks Wednesday, May 1.
Where: The City Theatre
Time: Monday and Tuesday, April 29 - 30. 6:00 – 9:30 pm. Ten-minute slots by
appointment.
Show dates July 11 – 21. Thursdays – Saturdays 8 pm. Sundays 3 pm. Industry Night Wednesday, July 17th.
Rehearsals begin mid-May.
Needed: Prepare a one-minute monologue fitting for the style and language of the play. Shakespeare piece preferred. And if you
play any sort of musical instrument, prepare a 30-second tune fitting for the show. Any talent level welcomed.
Sides will be performed at callbacks from those available on the City Theatre website. If auditioning for Prospero, a specific monologue is to be performed, posted on the website before auditions. Please bring headshot and resume. Casting all roles, including actors of color, and all parts are open to any performer who would like to audition for any character, regardless of gender, age, physical type, or ability. Diversity in casting the production is strongly considered. The role of Ferdinand will be played by a female/female identifying actress.
Directed by guest director Levi Gore.
Call 512-524-2870 or contact info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appt.
