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.