Nebraska Repertory Theatre Auditions: April 29, 2021

PRODMGR

Lincoln, NE In-Person (IRL) Auditions for:

  • A Midsummer's Night Dream, directed by Christina Kirk: First Rehearsal 8/24/21; Opening 10/1/21; Closing 10/10/21
  • Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, directed by Ron Himes: First Rehearsal 10/12/21; Opening 11/12/21; Closing 11/21/21
For any role(s) in Dontrell, please prepare two contrasting monologues (one serious, one comic) between 1-2 minutes each. For any role in Midsummer, please prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue.
JCSTF performance majors (regardless of eligibility) should prepare two contrasting monologues—one of them by Shakespeare.
If you are a JCSTF student and not currently living in Lincoln, please contact brad.buffum@unl.edu to arrange an online audition. This option is available ONLY to JCSTF students.

You will be required to wear a mask and observe 6-feet social distancing at all times while in Temple Building, according to UNL guidlines.

Members of Actors' Equity Association should visit www.actorsequity.org and log on through the members' portal for auditions information. Search for "Submissions" in the Central Region.

Roles available as noted below:

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM:

Role available to UNL students only
LYSANDER
Role available to UNL students only
HELENA
Role available to UNL and community members
THESEUS
OBERON
Role available to UNL and community members
HIPPOLYTA
TITANIA
Role available to UNL students only
PHILOSTRATE
PUCK
Role available to UNL students only
QUINCE
Role available to UNL students only
STARVELING
MUSTARDSEED
Role available to UNL students only
FAIRY
PEASEBLOSSOM

DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA:

The following roles are available to UNL students or community members:

ERIKA - (Female, 21, White) A lifeguard. Strong, sweet. And Dontrell's soul mate. 

DANIELLE JONES - (Female,17, Black) Dontrell's little sister.

SHEA JONES - (Female, 30s, Black) Dontrell's cousin on his father's side. 

ROBBY- (19, Male, Black) Dontrell's best friend and an honorary member of the family. Quick wit.

The roles of Dontrell Jones, Dad and Mom will be cast with AEA actors.

Callbacks will be held Friday, April 30.

Dontrell: 3:00-5:00 p.m. / Midsummer: 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Callback Lists and further information will be posted at www.unl.edu/prodmgr/callbacks-april-30. Actors being called back will also be notified via the email you enter when signing up below.

The deadline for sign-ups has passed.

Sign up for your audition slot here