Shakespeare Ventures holds auditions for summer production of "Macbeth" at Fairfield University | Press Releases

Shakespeare Ventures, a professional theatre company based on the Fairfield University campus, will hold auditions for Shakespeare's "Macbeth" on Friday, March 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. in the PepsiCo Theatre on campus. Callbacks are Sunday, March 6, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings beginning Monday, June 27. Performances of the play, a classic tale of temptation, ambition and seduction, are scheduled for July 28 through 31 and August 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13.

Auditions are open to all non-equity actors. Actors should prepare a Shakespeare monologue one to two minutes in length and bring a resume of theatre work and a photo. Technicians are also invited for a short interview. They should bring a resume of theatre work and a portfolio, if applicable.

Most technical and acting positions are paid, with internship and apprenticeship opportunities available.

Shakespeare Ventures is a burgeoning professional theatre company now in its third season. It hosts a month-long summer theatre workshop for teen actors and offers in-school programs on Shakespeare, classical theatre and theatre arts across Fairfield County. "Macbeth" is the first in its series of full productions featuring adult actors.

For more information, contact Lynne Porter at (203) 254-4000, ext. 3406 or email ShakespeareVentures@mail.fairfield.edu .