Non-Union Actors Wanted for Outdoor Shakespeare Double Bill in Rhode Island

Calling all local actors! The Colonial Theatre in Westerly, Rhode Island, is seeking talented non-Union performers to bring two exciting Shakespeare-inspired productions to life this summer.

If you have strong comedic timing, comfort with Shakespearean text, and a flair for outdoor performance, this is a fantastic paid opportunity to be part of a creative, fast-paced project!

🎬 About the Productions

Shakespeare Shorts
✨ A 30-minute collage of scenes, sonnets, songs, and monologues from the works of William Shakespeare. Final selections will be chosen during rehearsals.

Shakespeare’s Dead Dames
🖤 Set in a surreal green room beyond time, six of Shakespeare’s most iconic tragic heroines — Tamora, Joan of Arc, Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, and Cleopatra — grapple with their fates in this one-act farce.
💥 A blend of Shakespearean text with a modern, sitcom-style energy inspired by Chamber Music and The Women.

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🎭 Performance Details

📅 Rehearsal Dates: August 11–13, 2025
📅 Performance Dates: August 13–16, 2025
📍 Locations: Westerly’s Wilcox Park & Babcock Theatre
💰 Compensation: $400 flat rate per actor
🎭 Performance Style: Outdoor staged readings (weather permitting)

Note: Must have local housing — no travel or housing stipends provided.

📌 Open Call Auditions

📅 Dates:

Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
The Knickerbocker Café
35 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891

🎵 What to Prepare

🎭 Prepare a short Shakespearean piece — monologue, sonnet, or song.
📜 Be ready for cold readings from Shakespeare Shorts and Shakespeare’s Dead Dames (sides provided at audition).

🎬 Character Breakdown

✨ TAMORA (Titus Andronicus) — Commanding & assertive (Female presenting, 35–50)
✨ JOAN OF ARC (Henry VI, Part 1) — Fiery & confused; must perform in English & French with a French accent (Female presenting, 20s)
✨ JULIET (Romeo and Juliet) — Overly dramatic & hopelessly romantic (Female presenting, early 20s)
✨ LADY MACBETH (Macbeth) — Intense & paranoid (Female presenting, 25–40)
✨ OPHELIA (Hamlet) — Emotionally unstable with vocal range; singing required (Female presenting, 20s)
✨ CLEOPATRA (Antony and Cleopatra) — Seductive, elegant, & regal (Female presenting, 25–45)
✨ DIRECTOR — Self-important British theater director type (Any gender/age)

🎭 Why You Should Audition

✅ Work with a prestigious local theatre
✅ Paid acting opportunity
✅ Perform iconic Shakespearean characters with a modern twist
✅ Enjoy a dynamic outdoor theatre experience

Actors who love bold, playful approaches to The Bard are strongly encouraged to attend this summer open call!