Much Ado About Nothing
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Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the State House of 1676, located at Historic St. Mary’s City, 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City.
Please come prepared to list all conflicts between April 23 and August 18, 2024.
Anyone who does not list conflicts on their audition form and then subsequently brings in a long list after accepting a role will be recast.
Those unable to attend these audition sessions, may submit a video audition by 10:00 p.m. Monday, April 22.. To receive instructions for submitting video submissions, please email the Production Team at auditions@newtowneplayers.org
Please come prepared to list all conflicts between April 23 and August 18, 2024.
Anyone who does not list conflicts on their audition form and then subsequently brings in a long list after accepting a role will be recast.
Those unable to attend these audition sessions, may submit a video audition by 10:00 p.m. Monday, April 22.. To receive instructions for submitting video submissions, please email the Production Team at auditions@newtowneplayers.org
AUDITION MONOLOGUES
Auditions will consist of the following monologue as well as a Shakespearean monologue of your choice. (Note: monologues do not need to be memorized.)
BEATRICE:
Kill Claudio! You kill me to deny it. Farewell. I am gone, though I am
here: there is no love in you: nay, I pray you, let me go. In faith, I will go. You dare easier be friends with me than fight with my enemy. Is Claudio not
approved in the height a villain, that hath slandered, scorned, dishonoured
my kinswoman? O that I were a man! What, bear her in hand until they
come to take hands ; and then, with public accusation, uncovered slander,
unmitigated rancour, – O, God that I were a man! I would eat his heart in the market-place. Talk with a man out at window! A proper saying! Sweet Hero! She is wronged, she is slandered, she is undone. Princes and counties! Surely, a princely testimony, a goodly count, Count Comfect; a sweet gallant surely! O that I were a man for his sake! Or that I had any friend would be a man for my sake! But manhood is melted into courtesies, valourinto compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones too: he is now as valiant as Hercules that only tells a lie and swears it. I cannot be a man with wishing; therefore I will die a woman with grieving.
Those interested in auditioning for Dogberry should prepare the following monologue as well the Beatrice monologue above and a Shakespearean monologue of your choice for a total of three monologues. (Note: monologues do not need to be memorized.).
DOGBERRY:
Dost thou not suspect my place? Dost thou
not suspect my years? O, that he were here to write me
down an ass! But masters, remember that I am an ass;
though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am
an ass. No, thou villain, thou art full of piety, as shall be
proved upon thee by good witness. I am a wise fellow,
and which is more, an officer, and which is more, a
householder, and which is more, as pretty a piece of
flesh as any is in Messina, and one that knows the law
– go to! – and a rich fellow enough – go to! – and a
fellow that hath had losses, and one that hath two
gowns, and everything handsome about him. – Bring
him away. – O, that I had been writ down an ass!
Performances will take place on the lawn of the State House of 1676 at Historic St Mary’s City on Thursday, August 8, Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10, Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The first readthrough will be held during the first week of May. Please note that all performances and rehearsals will be outdoors.
For more information, please contact the Production Team at auditions@newtowneplayers.org
Auditions will consist of the following monologue as well as a Shakespearean monologue of your choice. (Note: monologues do not need to be memorized.)
BEATRICE:
Kill Claudio! You kill me to deny it. Farewell. I am gone, though I am
here: there is no love in you: nay, I pray you, let me go. In faith, I will go. You dare easier be friends with me than fight with my enemy. Is Claudio not
approved in the height a villain, that hath slandered, scorned, dishonoured
my kinswoman? O that I were a man! What, bear her in hand until they
come to take hands ; and then, with public accusation, uncovered slander,
unmitigated rancour, – O, God that I were a man! I would eat his heart in the market-place. Talk with a man out at window! A proper saying! Sweet Hero! She is wronged, she is slandered, she is undone. Princes and counties! Surely, a princely testimony, a goodly count, Count Comfect; a sweet gallant surely! O that I were a man for his sake! Or that I had any friend would be a man for my sake! But manhood is melted into courtesies, valourinto compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones too: he is now as valiant as Hercules that only tells a lie and swears it. I cannot be a man with wishing; therefore I will die a woman with grieving.
Those interested in auditioning for Dogberry should prepare the following monologue as well the Beatrice monologue above and a Shakespearean monologue of your choice for a total of three monologues. (Note: monologues do not need to be memorized.).
DOGBERRY:
Dost thou not suspect my place? Dost thou
not suspect my years? O, that he were here to write me
down an ass! But masters, remember that I am an ass;
though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am
an ass. No, thou villain, thou art full of piety, as shall be
proved upon thee by good witness. I am a wise fellow,
and which is more, an officer, and which is more, a
householder, and which is more, as pretty a piece of
flesh as any is in Messina, and one that knows the law
– go to! – and a rich fellow enough – go to! – and a
fellow that hath had losses, and one that hath two
gowns, and everything handsome about him. – Bring
him away. – O, that I had been writ down an ass!
Performances will take place on the lawn of the State House of 1676 at Historic St Mary’s City on Thursday, August 8, Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10, Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The first readthrough will be held during the first week of May. Please note that all performances and rehearsals will be outdoors.
For more information, please contact the Production Team at auditions@newtowneplayers.org
Audition FAQ
This is my first audition, any advice?
It's easy (and very normal) to become nervous about auditioning, especially if it's your first time. Relax! You're going to be great. The most important thing is to just have fun ... that's why we're all here, right?!
What should I prepare?
Most of our auditions will include cold reading from the script. There will be select scenes from the play that the director may ask you to read from. You will be given time to look over them before you step into the limelight! Musicals require a prepared song (usually about 16 bars). Special requirements will be posted in the audition notice.
Should I come both days?
Most of our shows will have two days of regular auditions. You only need to come for one day. We hold two rounds of auditions with the hope that at least one of the days will work with everyone's schedule. If it does not, use the audition line to contact the director and make other arrangements.
What should I wear?
Always wear comfortable clothing that you can move well in, and please wear closed-toe shoes. Special requirements for dance will be noted in the audition notice.
I was cast in a the show. Now what?
Congratulations! Being in a show is one of the most fun and rewarding things to do, we hope you have a blast. Make sure you check your email often, we will be in touch soon with rehearsal and performance schedules. If your email address changes, let us know immediately.
I wasn't cast this time. Now what?
Auditioning for any show is always a great experience, regardless of whether you make it or not! Keep up the good work. If you are still looking for ways to get involved, check out the show pages, there are volunteer opportunities posted and opportunities to help out in the front of house.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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Inclusion Statement
I recognize and respect that The Newtowne Players are committed to providing an inclusive, open-minded, and safe environment, in which all participants can enjoy the theater in an atmosphere of respect and tolerance to empower each other without enabling destructive behaviors and attitudes. This means that each and every member should feel welcome to participate in theater events free of threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying, and the deliberate, or negligent, creation of unsafe conditions. I agree to help maintain this safe space and not engage in any activities which would make anyone feel uncomfortable, or not welcome. Including, but not limited to; bullying, harassment; physical violence; or offensive behavior.