Audition
Southern Shakespeare Company auditions are open to all – from experienced performers to those stepping on stage for the first time. We are always thrilled to welcome new talent to our productions!
Auditions for adult (age 18+) union and non-union performers are held periodically throughout the year. (For auditions for Tallahassee area after school youth program, please see our Bardlings page.)
We advocate for diversity throughout our organization and strongly encourage auditions from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Auditions
All currently open auditions for Southern Shakespeare Company shows are listed here and on our social media. Typically, auditions request at least one <60 second monologue suited to the show’s style. Each audition’s requirements will be specified below.
AUDITIONS FOR FALL SHOWS: August 20 & 21 at 7 PM
Audition for both Southern Shakespeare Company’s unique fall projects at once, alongside auditions for Tallahassee State College’s fall shows:
- the 2nd annual Tallahassee Bard Crawl
- September 27 (7 PM) & 28 (2 PM and 7 PM)
- Four immersive Shakespearean scenes performed at Proof and 2 other TBD downtown bar/restaurants
- An abbreviated rehearsal period because actors only appear in one of the four site-specific scenes
- Directed by Randi Lundgren, Leon County Schools’ 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year
- SNL: Shakespeare Night Live
- October 23 & 24 at 7 PM
- Dinner theatre at Tallahassee’s premiere event venue, The Moon
- A mash-up of late night sketch comedy and cheeky Shakespearean parody
- Directed by Dr. Christy Rodriguez de Conte
Compensation: Actors in each production will be compensated with a stipend.
Auditions take place at the Turner Auditorium, located in the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) at Tallahassee State College (444 Appleyard Drive):
- Those who wish to audition should prepare a monologue or two contrasting monologues not to exceed 90 seconds. Classical material is encouraged, but not required.
- Headshots and resumes are welcome, but not required.
- Please bring a list of any conflicts for the time between auditions through the show dates.
- No appointment necessary.
Questions? Reach out to Artistic Director James Alexander Bond at James@SouthernShakes.org.
Can’t make in-person auditions? Then please…