Thinking Cap Theatre is pleased to announce auditions and callbacks for AEA (Special Appearance) and non-Equity actors for its 2023-2024 season.

Auditions will take place via video submission.

Callbacks will be held in person, date/time TBD.

We are casting for the following:

(1) Main Stage production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

By William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Nicole Stodard

Rehearsals begin February 27, 2024.

Production runs March 22 – April 3, 2024.

Ten actors will comprise the company for this production.  Three are cast; we are currently seeking seven more actors.

Actors of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are encouraged to audition.

(2) Staged reading of A WOMAN’S PRIZE; OR THE TAMER TAMED 

By John Fletcher, directed by Nicole Stodard

Rehearsals and readings in January/February  2024.

(3) Staged reading of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

by William Shakespeare, directed by Nicole Stodard

To submit a video submission, please prepare the following:

  •  A recording of no more than 2-minutes in total duration.  (Recordings that exceed this limitation will not be viewed.)

  • At the start, please state your name and the play/role that you will be performing.

  • Prepare 1 (one) Shakespearean monologue of your choice

  • Remember, this is Thinking Cap, so feel empowered to make unconventional choices in the monologue that you select and how you approach it, provided it showcases your skill, creativity, range, etc.

  • If you sing, please also include 16 bars of a capella vocals. Those submitting a monologue and 16 bars may submit videos of up to 3 minutes in length.

  • Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  • Submission format: Please submit your Video Audition using one of the following methods (1) Unlisted YouTube/Vimeo link;  (2) Unrestricted Google Drive Link.  ***If you are having technical difficulties, please email our Managing Director, Bree-Anna Obst at [email protected]****