Oregon Adventure Theatre (OAT) will be holding in-person auditions for our traveling outdoor summer 2024 show, William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors directed by Eleanor Johnson.
We are looking to narrow down this 22-character play to 9 actors, so this will be a very ensemble-motivated piece. In addition, this show will be presented entirely in the Commedia Dell’Arte Style, meaning every character will be masked 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.
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 as needed.
Audition Dates:
When: Saturday 3/9/24 from 11 AM-3 PM and Sunday 3/10/23 9 AM-1 PM
Where: The Odd Fellows
4834 N. Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97203
*On 3/9/24 we will be at the second level and on 3/10/24 we will be in the classroom on the ground level, both dates will still be at the Odd Fellows building at 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203.
What: Please prepare one comedic Shakespeare monologue, and keep it under 2 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.
Callbacks:
Callbacks will be held Saturday 3/16/24 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.
If we need to have a second callback it will be held on 3/17/24 from 11 AM- 3 PM. at The Odd Fellows, Classroom on the ground level at 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203.
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 Shakespearian monologue and send your headshot, resume, and all conflicts between April 14th- July 20th and send it to oregonadventuretheatre@gmail.com.
Rehearsals:
– Book Work: 4/14/24, 4/16/24, 4/21/24, 4/24/24, 4/28/24, 4/30/24, 5/7/24 at The Odd Fellows 4834 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203
– Off-Book Rehearsals: 5/13/24-5/14/24: Monday-Thursday 6:30-10 PM at TBA a Park in SE
5/19/24- 5/21/24: Sunday-Tuesday 6:30-10 PM at TBA a Park in SE
5/29/24- 5/31/24: Wednesday-Friday 6:30-10 PM at TBA a Park in SE
6/3/24-6/6/24: Monday-Thursday 6:30-10 PM at TBA a Park in SE
6/10/24-6/13/24: Monday-Thursday 6:30- 10 PM at TBA a Park in SE
– Tech 6/15/24-6/20/24 in West Linn, OR
Shows:
6/21/24-6/23/24, 6/28/24-6/30/24, 7/6/24- 7/7/24, 7/12/24-7/14/24, and the overnight campout performance at Turning Earth Farms on 7/20/24
Who We Are: OAT is a non-profit 501(c)3 company that has been around for 12 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 slapstick farce, 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.
