Auditions for TWELFTH NIGHT at Old Academy Players - May 9, 2015

“If music be the food of love, play on…”

On Saturday, May 9th at 2:00 pm auditions for Shakespeare’s immortal comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT, will be held at the Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia (East Falls), PA 19129. (If necessary, there will be auditions on Sunday, May 10th, at 7:00 pm.)

No roles have been cast yet, but several people have expressed interest. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Director Carla Childs (carlapricechilds@gmail.com; h: 215-242-6610; c: 215-837-0793).

Performances will be September 18 through October 4, 2015.

Rehearsals will take place over the summer as we can schedule them.

Roles:
-Orsino, Duke of Illyria
-Valentine and Curio, gentlemen attending on the Duke
-First Officer and Second Officer, in the service of the Duke
-Viola, later disguised as Cesario
-Sebastian, her twin brother
-Captain of the wrecked ship, befriending Viola
-Antonio, another sea-captain, befriending Sebastian
-Olivia, a countess
-Maria, Olivia’s waiting-gentlewoman
-Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s kinsman
-Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby’s companion
-Malvolio, Olivia’s steward
-Fabian, a member of Olivia’s household
- Clown (Feste), jester to Olivia
-Priest
- (There is room for some servants and musicians if anyone is game.)

Please bring a headshot and/or resume if you are new to Old Academy. For more information or directions, and to download our audition sheet in advance of the audition, visit our website www.oldacademyplayers.org. Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note that we are a non-profit community theater and an all-volunteer organization. Join us in celebrating 92+ years of performances at Old Academy Players where Grace Kelly and Robert Prosky made their acting debuts!

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