THE OFFICIAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Hiring inquiries for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival
We are a fully vaccinated company.
We are an anti-racist company.
We are an inclusive company.
We are a "Not In Our House" company.
Administrative Positions:
are announced when positions are open.
Watch this space for updates!
Artistic Staff:
Directors: are hired through 2026 Season
Designers: are hired for the 2025 Season
Specialists: fight director, intimacy, vocal coach, musical direction,
and accents are hired for the 2025 Season
Stage Management: is hired for the 2025 Season
Technical Staff: are announced when positions are open -
will be filled for 2025 in March / April / May.
Watch this space for updates!
Actors: Auditions will be held:
Detroit, MI: February 7 & 8, 10 AM – 6 PM
Old Main, Detroit, MI
Entrance at 480 W. Hancock St., Detroit, MI 48201
For questions or to book a Detroit slot, please email:
casting-hiring@michiganshakespearefestival.com
and let us know your preference for day/time and we will try to accommodate you.
Chicago, IL: February 12 & 13, 9 AM – 5 PM
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Sign-ups for Chicago Slots will be through AEA Casting Call.
(our directors will be seeing non-AEA performers in any open slots - but slots cannot be set ahead of time. We recommend attending first thing each day or around 1 pm for best access.)
LOA-LORT
$510 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Seeking 8 AEA Actors for positions within the repertory company and 6 non-AEA Actors.
We cast across our three shows and work hard for a diverse, inclusive company.
All ages, races, genders and types are encouraged to attend.
The roles of Richard III, Beatrice, and Benedick are already cast.
PREPARATION
Please prepare 2 contrasting Shakespeare monologues totaling no more than 3 minutes. We are not a musical company, but often use music in our shows, if you'd like to include 16 bars acapella, please do. Also, please bring 2 copies of your headshot and resume for our 2 directors
Personnel attending auditions:
Janice L Blixt - Artistic Director - Director Richard III & Much Ado
Robert Kauzlaric - Artistic Associate - Director The Beaux’ Stratagem
Important Dates:
First rehearsal: May 27, 2025
First Preview: July 1, 2025
Closing Performance: August 10, 2025
www.michiganshakespearefestival.com
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
We will accept virtual submissions to Kimberly Grable at
casting-hiring@michiganshakespearefestival.com
- same preparations required.
Auditions in person will be given priority.