Upcoming Auditions
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
[revised] [again]
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, & Jess Winfield
Director: Sandy Kirchinger
Stage Manager: Sidney Gordon
Fight Choreographer: Matt McKay
Technical Director: Sam VanderVeen
Performance Dates:
October 16, 17, 18 & 23, 24, 25, 2026
Audition Dates & Location:
Sunday, August 2 at 2:00pm or
Monday, August 3 at 6:00pm
Lowell Arts 2nd Floor Studio – 223 W Main St
What to Prepare
No preparation necessary. Actors will cold-read scenes from the script. Possibility for improv exercises and joke telling!
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will be held on weekday evenings from August 17 – October 9. Exact schedule will be dependent on cast availability.
Tech Week will be October 12-15.
Roles
Actors with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities are welcome to audition. Lowell Arts Theatre is accepting of all people and strives to create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone.
If accommodations are needed in order to have a successful and comfortable audition, please contact laurel@lowellarts.org in advance to discuss.
ADAM
Any gender, any age. A modern Shakespearean player.
DANIEL
Any gender, any age. A modern Shakespearean player.
JESS
Any gender, any age. A modern Shakespearean player.
The script is originally written and performed with three actors. Expanded casts and/or gender-diverse casts are welcome and a possibility. In performance, the actors should substitute their own names and pronouns for those of JESS, ADAM, and DANIEL.
About the Play
The cultural touchstone that is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was born when three inspired, charismatic comics, having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.
Audition FAQS
What should I wear to the audition?
Are there backstage opportunities?
Wear something presentable and comfortable. You should be able to move comfortably in your clothes, though athletic wear is not necessary. Show us your sense of style but be sure to look neat and clean.
Most often, yes! If you'd like to get involved backstage, please contact Lowell Arts (theatre@lowellartsmi.org)
Audition Tips
Research.
Find out what you can about the play and the characters. Read a summary of the play before the audition.
Be on time.
We want to know that you’re punctual and reliable. A good rule to live by: if you’re 5 minutes early, you’re on time. If you’re “on time,” you’re late.
Be kind to everyone and smile. Remember that your audition is like an interview, and it begins the moment you walk in the door.
It’s okay to be nervous!
Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best to smile and have a good time. Take a deep breath and slow yourself down - trying to rush through the words will often lead to mistakes!