how to apply
Shakespeare in Detroit will host auditions on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the LOVE building in Detroit located at 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208 from 11AM to 3PM with callbacks between 3PM and 5PM.
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Out-of-town actors are encouraged to send a private YouTube link to be considered.
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Please, prepare one 2-minute Shakespeare monologue (a tragedy is suggested) and one comedic monologue of your choice.
CASTING
JANE ANGER — 30s/40s, Black, female, working class. A Cunning Woman.
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE — 42, White, male, upper class. The voice of All People.
FRANCIS SIR — Older than 16 and looks it, White, male, peasant background. “Vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself…”
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ANNE HATHAWAY — 50 and looks great, White or White-passing, female. “Will they ever stop hating on Anne Hathaway?”
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