The Sherman Players are delighted to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”, directed by Robin Frome!
Audition Dates:
Monday, April 21 & Tuesday April 22, 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: The Sherman Playhouse 5 Rt 39 N, Sherman, CT 06784. Please report to the Green Room at the rear of the Playhouse to sign in.
Performance Dates:
June 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, July 4, 5, 2025
Synopsis: In Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, Claudio falls for Hero, but their romance is threatened by the machinations of the jealous Don John, while Beatrice and Benedick, initially feuding, are tricked into falling in love, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and ultimately, a happy resolution.
Robin Frome, one of our region’s most accomplished directors, returns to the Sherman Playhouse to direct this lively comedy of love, mistaken identity, dirty deeds, and rapier wit! With Frome setting his tale in romantic early 20th century Italy, it promises to be a great production of one of the Bard’s funniest and most accessible plays!
Characters:
We are looking for around 18 actors to fill the roles. Certain roles can be played by any gender, and there may be doubling of roles as appropriate. The Sherman Players does not discriminate, all are encouraged to audition.
- 4-6 Female aged 18+
- 9-12 Male aged 18+
Audition Requirements:
- Actors should familiarize themselves with the play and its characters.
- https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/much-ado-about-nothing/read/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing
- Please prepare a comic 2 minute Shakespearean monologue. You may also be asked to read from the script.
- Bring a current headshot and resume if available.
- Be prepared with conflict dates.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals are planned to begin Monday April 28, and will generally be held on Monday – Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm – 9:00pm. Frequency may increase closer to opening.
Contact Information: For any questions or additional information, please contact the director at: frome@snet.net
