Shakespeare in Love
Based on the screenplay by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Directed by Sam D. White
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.
Produced by Strollers Theatre at Bartell Theater's Drury Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St. , Madison
Performances: May 3-18, 2024
Performance Times: TBA
Ticket Prices: TBA
Call 608-220-3409 for reservations or more information.
Auditions
Auditions will be held on the following days:
1/14/2023
1/15/2023
1/16/2023WHO:
We are auditioning for the following named roles and NUMEROUS ensemble parts (Note: we will use color-, gender- and age-blind casting):Will Shakespeare: poet, and playwright
Kit Marlowe: Will’s colleague, friend, and inspiration
Fennyman: the money
Henslowe: owner and manager of the Rose Theatre
Richard Burbage: lead actor of the Chamberlain's Men
Lord Tilney: the Lord Chamberlain
Viola De Lesseps: Thomas Kent/Romeo/Juliet
Nurse: servant to Viola
Lord Wessex: betrothed to Viola
Ned Alleyn: lead actor of the Admiral's Men
Webster: street urchin and troublemaker
Queen Elizabeth I: the BossWHAT:
• Prepare and read or recite a Shakespearian sonnet of your choice (not Sonnet 154!)
• Read scene selections from the play
WHEN:
• Sunday thru Tuesday, January 14-16, 2024
• Two sections each night: 6:30-8 pm, and 8-9:30 pm
• Callbacks Wednesday, January 17, 2024
WHERE:
• The Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St. Madison
WHY:
• Rehearsals begin March 11
• Monday-Thursday 7-10 pm – location TBD
HOW:
• Signup with the Shakespeare in Love Audition Form located on Madstheatre.com, or strollerstheatre.org
• Audition form and acting sides will be provided after signup by email