Taming of The Shrew- Shakespeare on the Lake

Dear All, Upstart Theatre Company will shortly be launching its SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAKE: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW season at the Ellenbrook Woodlake Amphitheatre, Ellenbrook: PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SWAN this December 2008! To do so, we are holding a second round of auditions to fully cast the play, details as follows: WHAT: 2 hour group workshop audition, preparation of a Shakespeare monologue is not necessary. WHAT TO BRING: yourself in loose, comfortable clothing and footwear, water bottle recommended. WHEN: Choose which timeslot you wish to attend; Saturday 27th September 12-2pm OR Sunday 28th September 12-2pm WHERE: Our future rehearsal venue; First Salter Point Scout Hall, Elderfield Road, Manning. WHO: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! To book a timeslot or answer any queries, please contact Upstart Theatre Company: Director Garreth Bradshaw 0413 146 499 OR upstart@iinet.net.au ABOUT UPSTART & THE PRODUCTION: This will be Upstart Theatre Company's inaugural production, the first of many company productions with the simple rationale of a "good story well told". This is our goal, to produce both classical and contemporary works for the stage in innovative but essential ways, accessing as wide a theatre loving public as possible, at low admission prices. Hence the SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAKE concept as sponsored by the CITY OF SWAN, providing free admission. A free summer Shakespeare event exposed to a wide populace accessing quality theatre. Audiences are encouraged to make a gold coin donation to cover the production's costs and help to reimburse the cast and crew's time and effort. PERFORMANCE SEASON DATES: Production Week: Sunday 30th November to Wednesday 3rd December 08 inclusive: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December 08 Dress/ Tech @ Woodlake Park Amphitheatre, Ellenbrook Performance Season: Friday-Saturday 5-6th December 08 @ Woodlake Park Amphitheatre, Ellenbrook Friday- Saturday 12-13th December 08 @ Woodlake Park Amphitheatre, Ellenbrook Hope to see you at the audition! Jo Williams Co-Director, Upstart Theatre Company