Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
Thousand Oaks, CA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

AND

Friday, April 3, 2026

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (P)

CONTRACT

LOA

$494 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Kingsmen Shakespeare Company's 2026 Season (See breakdown). Classically trained actors of any ethnicity with significant experience in the performance of Shakespeare are encouraged to audition. Experience with stage combat, movement/dance, and singing a plus.

Local Los Angeles based talent are encouraged to audition.

Actors will be cast in both shows. The shows will run in succession but will rehearsal in repertory.

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Prepare two contrasting Shakespeare monologues, or just one Shakespeare monologue, audition material not to exceed 2 1/2 minutes. If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a video audition by going to kingsmenshakespeare.org/festival/auditions.html . Click the link under "Actors Equity Association Submissions" and fill out the form.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Los Angeles

5636 Tujunga Ave

North Hollywood, CA 91601

Street Parking Available.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Michael Arndt- Artistic Director, Director - HAMLET

Brett Elliott - Associate Artistic Director

Jason Rennie - Associate Artistic Director

Caitlin Arndt - Director - A MIDSUMER NIGHT'S DREAM

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal: May 26

Performances June 19 through July 26

OTHER

https://kingsmenshakespeare.or...

Rehearsals and performances will take place in Thousand Oaks, CA (60 West Olsen Road).

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

Kingsmen Shakespeare Company 2026 Season

We are seeking to assemble a diverse company with some cross-gender casting and doubling for our outdoor summer repertory season to include A MIDSUMER NIGHT'S DREAM and HAMLET.

A MIDSUMER NIGHT'S DREAM

SEEKING:

Puck

Oberon

Titania

Theses

Hippolyta

Egeus

Hermia

Lysander

Demetrius

Helena

Nick Bottom

Peter Quince

Francis Flute

Tom Snout

Snug

Robin Starveling

Philostrate

Fairy

Peasblossom

Cobweb

Mote/Moth

Mustardseed

HAMLET

SEEKING:

Claudius

Gertrude

Ghost of Hamlet’s father

Polonius

Laertes

Ophelia

Reynaldo

Horatio

Marcellus

Barnardo

Francisco

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

First Player

Player Queen

Osric

First Gravedigger

Second Gravedigger

Priest

SALARY

LOA $494 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - 2025 rate

UNION

AEA