Oregon Adventure Theatre (OAT) will be holding in-person auditions for our traveling outdoor summer 2025 show, William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale Directed by Eleanor Johnson.
We are looking to narrow down this 35-character play to 9 actors, so this will be a very ensemble-motivated piece.
In addition, this show will be presented with some characters in Commedia Dell’Arte masks and others without. There is a high likelihood that one of your characters wears a mask at some point in time in this show.
If you have worked with Commedia masks before, amazing. If you have never worn a Commedia or theatrical mask but have always wanted to, fabulous. If you have no idea what we are talking about but you love Shakespeare and adventure, magnificent! If you are willing to be taught, we will give you the skills. We wear Newman’s Commedia Masks, if you would like to learn more about them check out his website.
In addition, our outdoor shows are lit by propane fire and lanterns, so as the sun goes down the flames come up! This also means we can have s’mores at intermission. We will help you, “teach the torches to burn bright”, but being comfortable around a safe and contained fire pit and lanterns, is a must.
This is a PAID, NON-UNION production, with actors getting paid a stipend of at least $599. We encourage all genders/ethnicities/ages to audition. Actors will also be expected to participate in the load-in and load-out of shows.
Audition Dates:
When: Saturday, 2/22/25 from 3:30-7:30 PM and Sunday, 2/23/25 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Where: The Odd Fellows Classroom (on the ground floor) 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203
What: Please prepare one comedic Shakespeare monologue, and keep it under 1.5 minutes. Please pick a monologue you feel very comfortable taking direction on and be prepared for a short interview with the director and assistant director. Bring your calendar with all conflicts for the rehearsal/show dates below.
To Sign Up: Please email oregonadventuretheatre@gmail.com your headshot and resume, specify which day would work for you, and we will assign you a 15-minute audition slot.
If You Can’t Attend In Person: If you are not able to attend in-person auditions you may submit a video audition, please include a brief introduction before you begin your Shakespearean monologue and send your headshot, resume, and all conflicts between April 6th- July 26th and send it to oregonadventuretheatre@gmail.com.
Callbacks:
Callbacks will be held Saturday 3/1/25 from 3:30- 7:30 PM at The Odd Fellows Classroom on the ground level at 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203. In this callback, we will be getting folks into Commedia masks and working on physicality and working with groups.
Our second callback will be held on 3/2/25 from 10 AM- 3 PM. at The Odd Fellows, Classroom on the ground level at 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203. In this callback we will have your read scenes from the show.
Rehearsals:
– Book Work: These rehearsals will happen one to three times a week between 4/6-5/8/25 at The Odd Fellows at 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203.
– Off-Book Rehearsals:
5/18-5/20/25: Sunday-Tuesday, On Sunday 5/18/25 5:00- 8:30 PM. and Monday and Tuesday 5/19-5/20/25 6:30-10 PM @ Normandal Park NE 57th Ave &, NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97213
5/28-5/30/25: Wednesday-Friday, 6:30-10 PM @ Normandal Park at NE 57th Ave &, NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97213
6/2-6/5/2: Monday- Thursday, from 6:30-10 PM @ Normandal Park
6/9-6/12: Monday- Thursday, from 6:30-10 PM @ Normandal Park
6/16-6/19/25: Monday-Thursday, from 6:30-10 PM @ Normandal Park
6/21-6/22/25: TECH: Saturday 10:30 AM-10:30 PM and Sunday Noon-10:30 PM @The Duke’s Oat 5612 First Ct, West Linn, OR 97068. Meals and appropriate breaks throughout.
6/23-6/26/25: TECH/FINAL DRESS Monday- Thursday from 6:30-10:30 PM. @The Duke’s Oat 5612 First Ct, West Linn, OR 97068.
Shows:
6/27/25-6/29/25, 7/3/25, 7/5-7/6/25, 7/10/25- 7/13/25, 7/18/24-7/20/24, and the overnight campout performance at Turning Earth Farms on 7/26/25
Who We Are: OAT is a non-profit 501(c)3 company that has been around for 13 years with our mission to do good work that strengthens relationships between people and the outdoors, as our north star. This summer we’ll be sharing Shakespeare’s wondrous winter tale, wearing Commedia Dell’arte masks, lit by lanterns, and a propane fire pit throughout the Portland metro area. We will be performing in backyards, parks, and culminating in an overnight campout at Turning Earth Farms in Dallas, OR. Creating community and telling an unforgettable story all around a campfire. Are you ready to join the adventure?
