By William Shakespeare
Directed by Megan McDonough

I feel the need, the need for Shakespeare! With a little inspiration from “Top Gun,” Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing promises a rollercoaster ride from hilarity to heartbreak to happily ever after. There is a “merry war” betwixt Beatrice and Benedick, but their friends suspect real affection lies beneath the quips and they conspire to get the two to admit their feelings for each other. Meanwhile, the Prince’s malicious brother conspires to create real and painful drama where there should be “nothing.”

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
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PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
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MONOLOGUE SUGGESTIONS
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Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue, preferably Shakespeare. Auditions will last approximately two hours and
may include cold reading from the script and some improvisation.

Callbacks: Monday, November 4 from 5:00-10:00pm
Parent Meeting: Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00-7:00pm
Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am -1:00pm
Performances: January 10-19, 2025
(participants must be available for all performances)

Auditions are by appointment only
Participants must be at least 13 and not yet 20 years old by the closing performance on January 19, 2025

Auditions, Rehearsals, & Performances held in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts;
403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.

There is a $210 participation fee; financial assistance available