All auditions will be at the Coronado Playhouse unless otherwise indicated. Dates and venues are subject to change.
Audition by Appoitment for The Taming of the Shrew for the part of Tranio
12th Annual Free Coronado Shakespeare
What: Replacement Actor Audition for Taming of the Shrew, 12th Annual Free Coronado Shakespeare
When: Auditions by Appointment for a replacement for Tranio, servant to Lucentio.
Want to arrange replacement as soon as possible.
Email or bring resume and headshot if you have them.
Rehearsals
Sunday through Wednesday, 7-10 PM. Started July 1.
Performances
Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, September 5 – September 28
Where: Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Who: Director Keith A. Anderson, Producer Mary Anderson
Contact Info: Producer Mary Anderson maryemily@rocketmail.com or 619-690-9882.
Director Keith Anderson 619-690-0539
Lead Roles
Katherina Minola, the shrew-Baptista's elder daughter – 20’s-30’s
Petruchio, a genleman of Verona, suitor to Katherina - 30-50
Major Support
Lucentio/Cambio, Vincentio’s son who loves Bianca – 20-35
Tranio, Lucentio's servant -age open- 20-50
Bianca Minola, Baptista's younger daughter - 20’s
Gremio, a suitor to Bianca - 50-60
Hortensio, another suitor to Bianca - 20-40
Baptista Minola, a gentleman of Padua - 40-55
Grumio, Petruchio's servant - 30-50
Biandello (a), Lucentio's servant (male or female-20-60)
Minor Support
Francis, Petruchio's servant - any age- may be male or female
Tailor - any age-may be male or female
Curtis, Petruchio's Servant - any age
Another Servant - any age-male or female
Pedant, Poses as Vincentio - 50-70
Vincentio, a gentleman of both Pisa & Florence - 50-70
Officer - any age
Widow - 30-60
Also want Renaissance Singers for Pre-show Entertainment-
(Audition with short music selection, a cappella or with tape-no accompanist will be available. May sing an appropriate contemporary selection for audition. “I Hate Men,” “Brush Up Your Shakespeare, ” etc. Anyone who plays a lute or other Renaissance instrument is also welcome to audition.
Need volunteers to help with PR, flyer distribution, props, costumes, set construction, lights, sound, running crew, etc. Contact Mary Anderson if interested. maryemily@rocketmail.com
Auditions TBA
The Magical Forest
Book, Music & Lyrics by Eric Scot Frydler
Performance dates October 24 – November 23
Chloe Flower, a teenager exposed to toxic waste discovers an incredible green world aided by an eccentric Gnome in a magical forest where anything can happen! The World premiere of a magical musical for people of all ages. “Another Day,” “Life’s A Dump,” and “When You Believe.”
The Coronado Playhouse will be holding auditions by appointment for the world premiere of
THE MAGICAL FOREST,
a musical by Eric Scot Frydler, an award-winning composer and producer.
Audition will be on Thursday, July 24th and Friday, July 25th from 7pm-10pm. Call backs will take place on Saturday, July 26th from 10am-1pm
The theatre is located at 1835 Strand Way, Coronado CA 92118 directions can be found on our website www.coronadoplayhouse.com
Some roles have been pre-cast. Remaining singing roles as follows -
Mother Nature, the Spirit of Nature - Soprano, jazz/blues experience a plus - Age 20-50 - Major Support
Marsha, Queen of the Marsh - Soprano, operatic experience a plus - Age 20-50 - Major Support
King Ragwort - Baritone/Tenor - Age 20-50 - Major Support
Termite Rapper - Bass, rapping experience a plus - Age 18-40 - Minor Support
Lookee Loos (4 or 5 roles) - Singing and dancing experience a plus - Age 10-18 - Ensemble
Stinging Nettle Sisters (2 or 3 roles) - Singing experience a plusAge 16-30 - Ensemble
Speaking parts, requiring singing only in the chorus
Lizard - Male role, requiring agility and strength, must be in excellent shapeAny age - Minor Support
Crabgrass - Male role, tall stature - Any age - Minor Support
BugBall - Female role, small stature with a high-pitched, squeaky voice - Any age - Minor Support
Grapevines - Male or female roles - Any age - Ensemble
Everyone attending should bring a résumé and b/w photo. All those auditioning for a singing role should be prepared to sing a 1-2 minute piece, either a cappella (without accompaniment) or to your own CD. Piano accompanist will be available for call backs. The choreographer will be available to teach routines. Everyone (except those auditioning for an ensemble role) should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue from a comedy or drama. No advance copies of the script are available. These will be closed auditions.
Please prepare 2 contrasting audition songs. Monologue optional.
Please either call Ro Harrison (Co-Producer of The Magical Forest) at 619-448-3312 or email phragmania@cox.net for an appointment.
The Magical Forest will run from October 24th through November 23rd. Performances will be Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
No other auditions are currently scheduled. Audition annoucements and updates will also be sent by email to those on our newsletter subscriber list, sign up using this form.
How to become a volunteer The Coronado Playhouse welcomes any high school or college student interested in fulfilling community service hours and any adults or college students interested in volunteer intern positions:
- Tech (lighting & sound)
- Set & Costume Construction
- Ushers
- Public Relations
- Flyer Distribution
- Box Office
- and other theater arts.
This is a great opportunity to get started in theatre and a fun way to do your community service. If you are interested fill out the sign up form
Auditions will be posted as they become available and emailed to those on the email newsletter list.