Auditions - Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

Not many aspiring young actors have the chance to prove they have what it takes with some meaty stage experience. Our Young Bards Bravehearts 1.0 program provides actors aged 15 to 18 with just that: an incredible opportunity to further hone your acting skills with expert guidance from our team of industry professionals, culminating in performances to the general public within the historic surrounds of the Athenaeum Theatre Two. Not only that, you’ll be performing alongside a seasoned actor from the Australian Shakespeare Company’s acting core. So what does it take? Make the cut and score an audition. Prepare one Shakespeare monologue of your choice and let your audition be your moment to shine. Become one of only 20 people to land a role in Shakespeare’s popular comedy AS YOU LIKE IT. Next the real work begins: two week-long intensives in the January and April school holidays and 2 nights of rehearsals per week for 9 weeks in Term 1 learning fundamental acting techniques and the essentials of movement and voice while discovering just what it takes to mount a professional theatre production. "Bravehearts has been a fantastic experience. It’s really helped me open my eyes and see what the world of acting professionally is truly like. Working on ROMEO AND JULIET has been an absolute dream come true for me and I’ve loved every moment of it." Chloe Sobels, Bravehearts 2011 How to apply to audition: Fill out the online application form and email a good quality recent headshot (JPEG max 2MB) as an attachment to admin@shakespeareaustralia.com.au. Applications are open and close on Friday 25 November 2011 at 5pm. Audition dates: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2011 between 10am and 5pm Audition process: Applicants will be notified whether they have been selected to audition by Wednesday 30 November 2011, and, if selected, given the date and time of their 10 minute private audition. The outcome of the auditions and roles for those selected to participate will be advised by Tuesday 20 December 2011 or sooner. Participation fee: $980 (including GST), payable upon successful selection by audition by Friday 30 December 2011. One scholarship place is available for a family not financially able to cover the programme fee. Proof of hardship will be required. Please indicate on your application form if you are applying for a scholarship place. Pre-requisites: Previous drama experience or have attended acting classes, confidence in public speaking, being comfortable working in small groups, and commitment to learn lines to performance standard. Intake: 20 participants Rehearsal dates: Intensive week 1: Monday 23 January – Friday 27 January 2012, 10am – 4pm Monday and/or Tuesday evenings from 6 February – 3 April 2012, 5pm – 8pm Intensive week 2: Monday 9 April – Friday 13 April 2012, 10am – 4pm Rehearsal venue: Athenaeum Theatre Two, upstairs at 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Performance dates: Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April 2012, times TBC Performance venue: Athenaeum Theatre Two, upstairs at 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Please direct enquiries to our Education and Creative Development Manager, Josephine Bloom: josephine@shakespeareaustralia.com.au