Please note the following characteristics of Shakespeare Miami
productions and allow them to influence your audition choices:
- Dress comfortably with shoes you can move in.
- Memorize your audition piece
- Be on time
- Read the "No Assholes Rule"
Audition location:
Each audition location will be announced. Don't assume it will be
in the same spot each time. Directions will be given when you are
given an audition time slot. The auditions are NOT held at our
mailing address.
During your audition:
USE AND RELISH THE WORDS
Make Big, Bold, Daring, Entertaining Choices
(This does not mean "yell" at us. Loud doesn't necessarily mean
bold.) Subtle characters are too small for Shakespeare's strong
emotions and bawdy fun. Conservative choices may work well
for the first 4 or 5 rows... we are interested in entertaining the
people in the 100th row. Look for the humor and intensity in
your lines; speak out; don't "play it safe"; use this opportunity to
surprise us with your bold creative choices.
Watch the hands.
You know what we are talking about. *see Hamlet's advice for the
actors... I have duct tape... don't make me use it.
Interns work side by side with professionals in
every area of our company, gaining on the job
experience as they polish skills in their chosen
career.
How Do I Become an Intern?
The first step is to apply for an internship. Send us an
email and let us know more about you and your
interests, experience and career goals.
A staff member will contact you. The next step is an
interview and then possible internship placement in one
of the company departments:
If you are interested in a "for credit" internship, contact
your school's internship department to apply.
Shakespeare Miami is approved for the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Executive Internship
Program.
Send an email and your resume to:
Education Director
shakesmiami@gmail.com
every area of our company, gaining on the job
experience as they polish skills in their chosen
career.
How Do I Become an Intern?
The first step is to apply for an internship. Send us an
email and let us know more about you and your
interests, experience and career goals.
A staff member will contact you. The next step is an
interview and then possible internship placement in one
of the company departments:
If you are interested in a "for credit" internship, contact
your school's internship department to apply.
Shakespeare Miami is approved for the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Executive Internship
Program.
Send an email and your resume to:
Education Director
shakesmiami@gmail.com
"We are looking for Actors who can BUILD and PROMOTE" Everyone must contribute their share. Each actor needs to contribute to the Company in some way, either by building, painting, helping with delivery/set-up or building props OR by doing a minimum of two promotional events (workshops, singing, mini performances or handing out flyers at other events). No one is exempt from this rule. We believe that actors who help build the set and personally promote the show have more respect for the Shakespeare In The Park experience. Actors who want to FIGHT We need Actor Combatants who are highly trained and/or certified on swords (broadsword in particular) and hand to hand combat. We provide free fight training to actors with potential. We need actors who can perform safe and exciting fights EXACTLY as choreographed each and every time. |
What We Look For in an Actor
Creative, versatile performers
We need more than just actors. We need true
performers who are team players. We need
actors who are excited by the challenges of
entertaining an audience of thousands.
Ensemble
(the French word for "together")
We choose to work with talented, entertainers
who are NICE people who get along with fellow
actors and crew. We want people who make it a
pleasure for a director to have you on their stage.
We are looking for parts of a whole, people who
can function
well as a team.
WE BELIEVE IN THE "NO ASSHOLES"
RULE
Following the advice of the Harvard Review of New
Management Techniques', we are committed to the
ideas in the award winning book by Bob Sutton "The No
Assholes Rule".
In order to create a creative, healthy work environment
where talent is recognized, young people are mentored
and actors can feel challenged to learn and to polish
their craft, we have instituted an active, committed and
strongly enforced "No Assholes Rule" in our company.
For more information on this management technique,
and to take the test to see if you qualify....see Bob's
webpage: www.bobsutton.typepad.com
Creative, versatile performers
We need more than just actors. We need true
performers who are team players. We need
actors who are excited by the challenges of
entertaining an audience of thousands.
Ensemble
(the French word for "together")
We choose to work with talented, entertainers
who are NICE people who get along with fellow
actors and crew. We want people who make it a
pleasure for a director to have you on their stage.
We are looking for parts of a whole, people who
can function
well as a team.
WE BELIEVE IN THE "NO ASSHOLES"
RULE
Following the advice of the Harvard Review of New
Management Techniques', we are committed to the
ideas in the award winning book by Bob Sutton "The No
Assholes Rule".
In order to create a creative, healthy work environment
where talent is recognized, young people are mentored
and actors can feel challenged to learn and to polish
their craft, we have instituted an active, committed and
strongly enforced "No Assholes Rule" in our company.
For more information on this management technique,
and to take the test to see if you qualify....see Bob's
webpage: www.bobsutton.typepad.com
| Good Things to Know... |
Shakespeare Miami
LOVES Dr. Bob Sutton
LOVES Dr. Bob Sutton
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Auditions & Internships
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INTERNSHIPS
| Ego management We need actors with the ability to maximize the benefits of being strong performers with healthy egos in conjunction with the ability to place that ego aside in order to take direction or support their cast members. We have no room for people who put their own performance ahead of the ensemble. Endurance & A Strong Work Ethic Shakespeare in the Park is a very tough job. Our rehearsal schedule is rigorous, our performance conditions can be primitive. We need people who can handle the ebb and flow of a long rehearsal period followed by an intensive “hell week” then with set building and performances -- people capable of challenging themselves to keep their performances, work ethic, and attitudes fresh. The rehearsal process is 6 weeks long and you are required to come to the first rehearsal OFF BOOK.. Commitment We need actors who are 100% committed to our company from day 1 of rehearsal through set strike. As an actor, you make a difference in the way people think and feel; you touch lives, and your performance brings to life the works of William Shakespeare for thousands of people. |
| HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS |
| Open Auditions: A Midsummer Night's Dream Auditions Sunday, October 30 |
| Auditions announced for the 2012 Mainstage production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream |
OPEN AUDITIONS
DATEs: SUNDAY, October 30th
TIME: 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
LOCATION PINECREST GARDENS
PINECREST, FLORIDA
OPEN CALL or
Email to set up an audition time.
Morning or early afternoon.
EMAIL MIAMISHAKES@GMAIL.COM
TO SET UP AN AUDITION TIME.
DATEs: SUNDAY, October 30th
TIME: 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
LOCATION PINECREST GARDENS
PINECREST, FLORIDA
OPEN CALL or
Email to set up an audition time.
Morning or early afternoon.
EMAIL MIAMISHAKES@GMAIL.COM
TO SET UP AN AUDITION TIME.
Prepare a short monologue that highlights
your versatility as an actor.
Be prepared to do the following:
improvisation * cold reading
cold movement * re-interpretation of your
monologue
If you sing:
prepare 16 bars of an up tempo acapella song
that highlights your talents as a performer
If you dance:
prepare a short dance sequence of any type.
Bring your own music cd or mp3
your versatility as an actor.
Be prepared to do the following:
improvisation * cold reading
cold movement * re-interpretation of your
monologue
If you sing:
prepare 16 bars of an up tempo acapella song
that highlights your talents as a performer
If you dance:
prepare a short dance sequence of any type.
Bring your own music cd or mp3
| For audition location address and directions: Click below to be linked to the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens... Location of Auditions on 10/23 and one of our 2012 performance venues Pinecrest Gardens, Florida |
CASTING INFORMATION
All roles are open. We believe in color-blind and gender- blind casting, so don't limit yourself to traditional
casting for any roles, because we won't.....
Fairies:
Titania: Proud Queen of Fairies
Oberon: King of the Fairies
Puck: Naughty servant to Oberon
Peaseblossom,
Cobweb,
Moth,
Mustardseed
(Fairy servants to Titania)
The Changeling Boy
All roles are open. We believe in color-blind and gender- blind casting, so don't limit yourself to traditional
casting for any roles, because we won't.....
Fairies:
Titania: Proud Queen of Fairies
Oberon: King of the Fairies
Puck: Naughty servant to Oberon
Peaseblossom,
Cobweb,
Moth,
Mustardseed
(Fairy servants to Titania)
The Changeling Boy
Athenians:
Theseus, Duke of Athens
Egeus, (Mother or Father to Hermia)
Philostrate, Master/mistress of revels to Theseus
Hermia, Daughter to Egeus, in love with Lysander
Helena, in love with Demetrius
Lysander, in love with Hermia
Demetrius, in love with Hermia
Rude Mechanicals in Athens:
Snug: a joiner Bottom: a weaver
Flute: a bellows mender Snout: a tinker
Starveling: a tailor
Theseus, Duke of Athens
Egeus, (Mother or Father to Hermia)
Philostrate, Master/mistress of revels to Theseus
Hermia, Daughter to Egeus, in love with Lysander
Helena, in love with Demetrius
Lysander, in love with Hermia
Demetrius, in love with Hermia
Rude Mechanicals in Athens:
Snug: a joiner Bottom: a weaver
Flute: a bellows mender Snout: a tinker
Starveling: a tailor
FAQ
Payment?
The leads are paid stipends only.
Internships?
Yes, we offer performance internships which are not
paid positions.
Professional production?
This is based on the Civic theatre model, using regional
professional actors and local community theatre actors.
Shakespeare Experience necessary?
It depends on the role. Leads must have experience
with Shakespeare in Performance.
Rehearsals?
Check the schedule below to determine the amount of
commitment necessary to participate in this production.
Age?
Leads must be seasoned performers who have
experience carrying a production. Minor roles can be
filled with talented actors from age 15 to 90.
Crew?
We are looking for volunteers for all backstage and
crew positions. email shakesmiami@gmail.com with
your resume or your interests and we will contact you.
Volunteers?
Yes! We are looking for volunteers to fill a myriad of
positions from ushering to helping out in the costume
shop. email us at shakesmiami@gmail.com and let us
know your availability and interests.
Payment?
The leads are paid stipends only.
Internships?
Yes, we offer performance internships which are not
paid positions.
Professional production?
This is based on the Civic theatre model, using regional
professional actors and local community theatre actors.
Shakespeare Experience necessary?
It depends on the role. Leads must have experience
with Shakespeare in Performance.
Rehearsals?
Check the schedule below to determine the amount of
commitment necessary to participate in this production.
Age?
Leads must be seasoned performers who have
experience carrying a production. Minor roles can be
filled with talented actors from age 15 to 90.
Crew?
We are looking for volunteers for all backstage and
crew positions. email shakesmiami@gmail.com with
your resume or your interests and we will contact you.
Volunteers?
Yes! We are looking for volunteers to fill a myriad of
positions from ushering to helping out in the costume
shop. email us at shakesmiami@gmail.com and let us
know your availability and interests.
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| The second edition of Bob Sutton's book, The "No Assholes Rule" has come out and he has generously mentioned Shakespeare Miami and our commitment to civility. Let's support the guy who helped eliminate the divas from our company and made it a fun place to work. You can buy it on Amazon.com Click here to go to Amazon.com |
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