Announcements

Shakespeare in the Ruff is auditioning for one role in our summer 2024 production of “The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers”, adapted by Makram Ayache and directed by Kwaku Okyere. A Witch in Algiers contains both new writing by Makram Ayache and original language from Shakespeare’s play.

First day of rehearsal: July 15th 2024

Opening: August 17th 2024

Closing: September 1st 2024

Fee: $785/week under the CAEA D.O.T. agreement.

Shakespeare in the Ruff rehearses and performs outdoors in Withrow Park, Toronto.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday April 10th

Audition date: Thursday, April 18th. 

Auditions will take place in an accessible space.

Role:

ARIEL: Femme, Black performer. Ariel is a thousand year old spirit, who has the gravity of the entire world and the whimsy of a mischievous sprite. Ariel is a close friend and ally to Sycorax in one lifetime and the subordinate and indentured servant of Prospero in another.

Please email a photo and resume to christine@shakespeareintheruff.com, and indicate whether you would be available to audition in person on Thursday, April 18th.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday April 10th at 6pm. A huge thank you to all that apply but we will only be contacting via email those we wish to invite for an audition.

What: Shakespeare in the Ruff Trivia Fundraiser
When: Monday, October 16th 6:30/7pm-9pm
Where: Black Lab Brewing 818 Eastern Avenue, Toronto

Dogs and outside food are welcome! 

Come out and support Shakespeare in the Ruff on Monday, October 16th for our annual Ruff Fundraiser! Back by popular demand, Ruff will be hosting Trivia at Black Lab Brewing. Sign up as a group, a couple, or as an individual and join a team to test your knowledge in various trivia categories– including Shakespeare. There will be auction items, raffle tickets, food, drinks and great company. Silent auction items include tickets to local theater performances in the city (courtesy of our friends at Soulpepper, Tarragon, Native Earth Performing Arts, and The Theatre Centre), new reads from Queen Books and Playwrights Canada Press; vouchers to the ROM, AGO, Canada’s Wonderland, and more! 

Join us for our annual fundraiser in supporting Ruff’s ongoing work in providing professional outdoor theatre, education and community engagement. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are available on the HERE.

Can’t make it but would like to support? You can make a donation to Shakespeare in the Ruff here. We look forward to seeing you on October 16th. We hope you’ll spread the word.

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