MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING AUDITIONS

WHAT: Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tapestry studios, 2015 E. Riverside Dr, Austin, Texas

Non-Equity and Equity auditions for Much Ado about Nothing, our Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park directed by Ann Ciccolella, begin Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30 pm. Rehearsals begin April 13, 2026. Performances are May 7 - 24, 2026, Thursdays - Sundays at 8:00 pm at Zilker Hillside Theatre.

By appointment ONLY. To schedule, email auditions@austinshakespeare.org with interest, headshot, and resume. Welcoming all ethnicities and genders. Age is a matter of appearance. Preparation: 1-2 minute monologue relating to Shakespeare. Memorized or read with familiarity. Text from the script recommended. Be familiar with the play.

All roles open. Video auditions accepted through March 1, 2026. Submit to auditions@austinshakespeare.org.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE - YOUNG SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS

Auditions will being on March 7, 2026. To learn more about this event and submit the required information, please visit our Young Shakespeare audition page.

Austin Shakespeare holds auditions periodically throughout our season in addition to a general audition at the onset of each season. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. We welcome you to submit links to your head shot, resume, and monologue/reels you would like to share with us. Submitting this form will place you on our auditions mailing list.