Presented By: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble
Genre: Theatre, Shakespeare
Audition Dates:
30th November 2024 from 2-6pm
1st December 2024 from 2-6pm
Callbacks: 2nd December 2024 from 6-11 pm
Audition Location: University of Queensland, St Lucia
Application Due: Applications must be received by 5pm on 22nd November 2024.
Registration: Applications accepted via email only at info@qldshakespeare.org
Audition Requirements:
Applicants should prepare two pieces from Shakespeare’s plays: one comic piece and one dramatic piece.
Each piece should be 1-2 minutes long.
The pieces do not need to be age or gender appropriate; choose texts with which you feel a personal connection.
Callbacks will consist of group sessions that include voice work, Shakespearean exercises, and improvisation.
Available Programs:
Core Ensemble: Core Ensemble members are expected to prioritise QSE over other artistic activities. Members should be prepared to commit an average of 8 hours per week to their management portfolio across the year. In addition to artistic commitments, they will participate in business, planning, and artistic meetings.
Apprentice Program: This program is designed for individuals who wish to enrich their craft through immersion in classical text and performance. No prior experience performing Shakespeare is necessary, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Apprentices will receive extensive training in the Linklater voice method, movement, and QSE’s unique approaches to working with classical text. Additionally, apprentices will engage in various activities related to producing and running a theatre company. Cost: $920
Advanced Apprentice Program: The Advanced Apprentice Program is designed for those who have completed QSE’s Apprentice Program, ideally prior to 2024. This program offers company and weekend training alongside the Core Ensemble and Apprentices, ensuring guaranteed involvement in the mainstage production. Participants will receive mentorship in various aspects of company operations and attend specialised monthly sessions exploring the theory and practice of ensemble theatre. Cost: $1,050
Application Requirements:
A high-resolution headshot (ideally A4 size)
Acting CV
Non-acting CV or description of relevant non-acting experience
A one-page cover letter including:
The program you’re auditioning for
Contact details
Preference for audition time
Reasons for wanting to work with QSE
Self-assessment of strengths and challenges as an actor
Time restrictions for audition if applicable
Rehearsal Dates: Regular Advanced Training will be held Wednesday evenings from 26th February to 16th April 2025, with additional commitments for Core Ensemble members.
Production Website: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Auditions
Other Information: QSE encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations artists, artists of colour, LGBTQIA+ artists, neurodiverse artists, and artists with disabilities.
Important Dates: To be accepted, you must be available for the following dates in 2025:
Portfolio meeting: Sunday 19th January, 6-10pm
Initial company meeting: Sunday 9th February, 6-10pm
Residential Training Intensive at Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island): 17th-23rd February (includes travel days)
Regular Advanced Training: 6-10pm Wednesday nights from 26th February to 16th April, with a public sharing the week after Easter (must be available evenings 22nd-26th April)
Training in voice and acting: Weekends from 1st-2nd, 8th-9th, and 15th-16th March, 9 am-5pm
Monthly Meetings: Second Sunday evening of each month from March through July.
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