Calling all performers! The Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company is now holding auditions for its upcoming fall production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, to be performed under the stars at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.
Directed by the imaginative and acclaimed Emmie D’Amico, this hilarious classic of mistaken identity gets a bold, modern twist — mixing Shakespearean wit with drag, clowning, and physical theater.
Talent Application
🎬 About the Production
🔹 Play: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
🔹 Director: Emmie D’Amico
🔹 Performance Style: Outdoor, physical, campy, drag & clown-inspired
🔹 Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY
Expect a vibrant, dynamic, and immersive show that dives deep into themes of identity, perception, and miscommunication — all with big laughs and high energy.
🎭 Who They’re Looking For
We’re seeking:
- 🌀 Physically dynamic performers
- 🎙️ Actors with strong command of heightened (Shakespearean) text
- 🤝 Collaborative team players open to ensemble-based work
All roles are open. Experience with physical theater, clowning, drag, or immersive performance is a plus, but not required!
📆 Audition Details
🗓️ Friday, July 11 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Learning Center, Building G, Snug Harbor Cultural Center,
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
👉 To schedule your audition, email: emmie.damico@gmail.com with your preferred time.
🎟️ Performance Schedule
🌿 All performances take place outdoors, in front of the Music Hall Annex:
- Fri, Sept 12 – 8:00 PM
- Sat, Sept 13 – 8:00 PM
(Rain date: Sun, Sept 14) - Fri, Sept 19 – 8:00 PM
- Sat, Sept 20 – 8:00 PM
(Rain date: Sun, Sept 21)
💵 Pay: $100 per performance
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