Seeking Student Actors for Macbeth, summer 2023
Kentucky Shakespeare is looking for two student actors to appear in our summer 2023 professional production of Macbeth, directed by Amy Attaway.
Please note that the genders and ages below are about the characters, not necessarily the actors. We’re open to all genders for these roles, and we hope to see young actors of all ethnicities. Young actors should be in 5th – 10th grade and shorter than 5’2”.
Macduff’s son – 8-12 years old
Fleance, Banquo’s son – 12-14 years old
AUDITIONS: Friday, April 14, 4pm-6pm or Sunday, April 16, 10am-12pm. Each actor will have a 5-minute audition slot one of those two days.
Please prepare one short monologue, Shakespeare if possible.
NEXT STEPS:
- Read the detailed information here.
- Fill out the information on this online form.
- Sign up for an audition time here.
2023 Paid Summer Internships
We offer paid internships in every department of the theatre during the summer season in our Bekki Jo Schneider Intern Company. Associate Artistic Director Amy Attaway leads the intern company, and she will be happy to answer your questions any time.
The Bekki Jo Schneider Intern Company is an important part of our summer season, and it’s essential to our mission of education and outreach. We are actively seeking interns of diverse backgrounds – race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual preference, geography, socio-economic status, and all other underrepresented identities. We take seriously our role in developing the next generation of theatre-makers!
**To begin your application process, please read the information in the attachment above, fill out this form, and send a cover letter (just an email saying why you’re interested) and resume to amy@kyshakespeare.com. Please note that the ACTING, ARTS ADMINISTRATION, COSTUMES, and STAGE MANAGEMENT internships for 2023 have been filled.
Application deadline: ASAP.
Technicians
Send resumes or questions to Amy Attaway, Associate Artistic Director.
Camp Shakespeare
We are seeking one lead Instructor to join us for a fun-filled summer teaching students ages 4-18. More information about the positions and how to apply here: Camp Shakespeare 2023 – Instructor Positions.
Education Outreach Tour
For 2023-2024 season consideration, please submit info and questions to Kyle Ware, Director of Education.
Actors – Spring Tour and Summer Season
The 2023 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour and 2023 Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park have now been cast.
For 2024 season consideration, please send headshot and resume to Associate Artistic Director Amy Attaway at amy@kyshakespeare.com.