Shakespeare & Company has announced that auditions are now open for its 48th season, offering opportunities for actors to join a diverse lineup of productions. Season 2025 will include LORT D and SPT contracts, with productions set to take place at Shakespeare & Company venues in Lenox, Mass.,, including the Tina Packer Playhouse, the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre, and the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre.
Productions Seeking Actors:
LORT D Productions (All LORT D contracts offer $839 per week):
- SHAKE IT UP (by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent)
1st Rehearsal: June 24, 2025 | 1st Preview: July 1, 2025 | Close: July 6, 2025
Rehearsed and performed indoors at the Tina Packer Playhouse. Singing and/or other musical ability is a plus. - ROMEO AND JULIET (by William Shakespeare)
1st Rehearsal: June 10, 2025 | 1st Preview: July 12, 2025 | Close: August 10, 2025
Rehearsed and performed outdoors at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre. Four of the Equity actors in Romeo and Juliet will also be cast in The Taming of the Shrew. - THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (by William Shakespeare)
1st Rehearsal: July 22, 2025 | 1st Preview: August 14, 2025 | Close: August 24, 2025
Rehearsed and performed indoors at the Tina Packer Playhouse.
SPT 6 and SPT 7 Productions (SPT 6 at $620 per week and SPT 7 at $685 per week):
- THE VICTIM (World premiere by Lawrence Goodman)
1st Rehearsal: June 3, 2025 | 1st Preview: June 19, 2025 | Close: July 20, 2025
Rehearsed and performed indoors at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. - THE PIANO LESSON (by August Wilson)
1st Rehearsal: July 15, 2025 | 1st Preview: July 25, 2025 | Close: August 24, 2025
Rehearsed and performed indoors at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. - MOTHER PLAY (by Paula Vogel)
1st Rehearsal: August 5, 2025 | 1st Preview: August 29, 2025 | Close: October 5, 2025
Rehearsed and performed indoors at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre.
Audition Details:
LORT Auditions
Friday, March 7 and Monday, March 10
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (by appointment)
Walk-ups and non-Equity actors will be seen as time permits.
SPT Auditions
Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m (by appointment)
Walk-ups and non-Equity actors will be seen as time permits.
For appointments, Equity actors should visit SignUpGenius – LORT or SignUpGenius – SPT to schedule. For questions, contact 413.637.1199 ext. 140 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM weekdays.
Non-Equity actors should sign up for the waiting list through SignUpGenius – Non-Equity and will be contacted by email regarding available time slots a few days prior to auditions.
Audition Preparation:
- LORT Auditions: Prepare one short classical/Shakespearean monologue and one short contemporary monologue.
- SPT Auditions: Prepare one short classical/Shakespearean or contemporary monologue.
All actors should bring a resume, headshot, and, for Equity members, an Equity Membership card.
Pre-Cast Roles: Some roles in the season have already been precast. However, auditioning actors may still be considered for replacements, should any pre-cast roles become unavailable.
Shakespeare & Company’s Commitment to Diversity: Shakespeare & Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive work environment. The company encourages actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages to audition, and welcomes performers with disabilities. Shakespeare & Company is an equal opportunity employer and a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.
For further information, including available roles and full audition details, please visit Shakespeare & Company Auditions Page.
