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AUDITION INFORMATIONAdelaide University Theatre Guild is delighted to announce auditions for
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
Directed by Frederick Pincombe
Auditions: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2026
Season: August 2027
Venue: Little Theatre, Adelaide University
BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/DQTZW
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬
Twelfth Night is the funniest, most universal and accessible of Shakespeare’s plays. The play opens with the tragedy of lost siblings and thwarted love, but proceeds into chaos with mistaken identities and misunderstandings with hilarious dramatic results. It is a true ensemble piece with few monologues and requires a high degree of chemistry among the cast. Despite dark moments, the play champions the core message that, in a chaotic and uncertain world, there is love and joy in “present mirth” and “present laughter.”
Role Breakdown:
VIOLA and SEBASTIAN: loving twins separated by shipwreck at the beginning of the play, now resourcefully trying to make their way in the world. *These roles have been cast*
OLIVIA: clever, independent, self-assured and like Viola, Olivia begins the play in deep mourning for the death of her brother.
COUNT ORSINO: begins the play in intense but unrequited love for Olivia, brooding, self-oriented, but always not overly self-aware.
SIR TOBY BELCH: Olivia’s kinsman, often drunk, fun-loving, irresponsible, careless and an all-time party-animal.
SIR ANDREW AUGUECHEEK: a friend of Sir Toby and one of the suitors of Sir Toby’s relative, the beautiful and wealthy Olivia. Sir Andrew is self-absorbed, easily led and a bit dim-witted.
MALVOLIO: Olivia’s steward, pompous, uptight, reserved, stuck-up, keen to rise, disapproving.
FESTE: The Fool is wise, clever, witty, caring and loyal. Those auditioning for Feste should bring in a short song they feel comfortable singing as part of their audition.
MARIA: Olivia’s gentlewoman: clever, worldly, highly loyal to Olivia and Sir Toby.
ANTONIO: Sebastian’s companion, a pirate with a shady past, but devoted to Sebastian
OTHER CHARACTERS: These characters do not have a direct audition but you might be asked to read for them. We’ll also be looking for these in other auditions so please let us know if you are comfortable being cast in a role other than the one you are auditioning for.
Orsino’s household:
CURIO, an attendant
VALENTINE, an attendant
Olivia’s household:
FABIAN, a servant
Other characters:
SEA CAPTAIN
PRIEST
*The roles of Viola and Sebastian are already cast. All other roles are open.*
Notes for Auditionees:
This production will embrace all ages (18+) and gender-blind casting, with the main requirement being collaborative and interactive ensemble performances. The play has few monologues and apart from actors auditioning for Malvolio, auditionees will read interactively with supporting actors or panel members.
Cast members will be required to be available for all rehearsals. Wherever possible, pre-existing commitments are accommodated, so auditionees are asked to list all such dates/times on their audition form.
Cast read-through: 17 January. Rehearsals from May.
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Please book your audition online only via www.trybooking.com/DQTZW
Actors will be auditioned in individual 20-minute slots.
Memorisation is not required for the audition but please familiarise yourself with the play’s tone.
Please prepare for the character of your choice, but you may be asked to try out for other roles during the audition.
You may be asked to cold read an additional scene.
Please indicate whether you are prepared to be cast in a role other than the one you audition for.
𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZbLQdQYf_g-5f-4Y9qzsmDtSHUTN0q1n?usp=sharing
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On booking an audition slot, please ensure you advise your correct phone number and email address.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow yourself time to prepare and account for any parking delays.
If you need to cancel your audition please let us know in advance so we are not expecting you on the day.
For any questions about audition bookings, please email [email protected]
Theatre Guild 2027 Membership is available from www.trybooking.com/DMUBT
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Little Theatre, Union House, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia 5005
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