MISS SHAKESPEARE
by
Tracey Power & Steve Charles
AUDITIONS
January 30- February 1 , 2024
Rehearsals begin October 21 , 2024
*Possible Workshop dates in Spring 2024 TBC*
Production Run November 12 – November 17, 2024
Creative Team
Director: Erin McGrath
Music Director: Renate Rossol
Choreographer: Rachael McLaren
Intimacy Coordinator: Sharon Bajer
Artists will be engaged under a CAEA Indie 2.2 Contract
It’s the 1600’s and women are banned from the stage, but the suppressed female mind is finding it difficult to stay…well, suppressed. Behind the dingy walls of The Cage Tavern, six women explore the seductive power of the theatre. With a musical score influenced by underground European Cabaret, the women embrace their creativity, their voice, and their freedom. However, the law is not on their side, and if these artists are to truly have a voice, they must find the courage to get beyond the walls and in front of an audience.
The musical style of Miss Shakespeare is inspired by Underground European Cabarets.
**All artists auditioning are required to read the script **
(Request Readable link admin@winnipegstudiotheatre.com)
This production deals with a variety of sensitive topics including, gender inequality, sexuality, sexual desire, miscarriages, and our physical bodies. Please be read the script so you are aware of the content we will be working with.
Time for Questions and conversation will be included in your audition.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
*Only those selected for an audition will be contacted
Email admin@winnipegstudiotheatre.com by December 15th, 2023
Subject: Auditions
Include: Recent Photo & resume, which character you would like to be seen for and if you are open to being considered for other roles.
Those selected will be provided with sides, song, and musical track for rehearsal preparation.
CHARACTERS
JUDITH QUINEY (pronounced Quinnee) CURRENTLY OUT ON OFFER
Judith at age 70. A bold and outspoken tavern mistress with a wild imagination and nothing left to lose.
JUDITH SHAKESPEARE
Vocal Range: Soprano with a strong belt
Late 20s-early 30s, spirited, smart, determined, and creative. She feels trapped by forbidden aspirations.
SUSANA HALL (SHAKESPEARE)
Vocal Range: Mezzo or Soprano
Early-mid 30s, Judith’s Older sister. Religious, a mother, a perfectionist, carries the responsibilities of being the eldest daughter. She is loyal and compassionate. *doubles as Thomas Quiney
ISABEL LOXLEY
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Late 20s, considered a tom-boy, the youngest with 9 older brothers, wild and fearless. She is physically unimposing, but fierce. *doubles as Thomas Quiney
MARGARET MOORE (WHEELER)
Vocal Range: Soprano
Late 20s socially awkward, pretty, married but remains a sexually deprived virgin. Desperately wants that to change. *doubles as Thomas Quiney
KATHERINE ROSE (TIPPING)
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Early-mid 30s Kind, quirky, hidden underneath a gentle demeanor is an overwhelming feeling of loss and disappointment. Katherine is childless and has suffered many miscarriages. *doubles as Thomas Quiney
HANNA STORLEY
Vocal Range: Alto Belt
Late 20-Early 30s considered odd. She is a “bastard” and an outcast from society. She is deeply secure in the awareness of who she is and passionately challenges preconceptions. *doubles as Thomas Quiney
*THOMAS QUINEY*
Is played in rotation by those performers portraying Isabel, Hanna, Katherine and Margaret. He is a confident, blue collar tavern owner with small town ideals.