Twelfth Night - The Musical
By Shaina Taub and Kwame Kwei-Armah
Directed by Sam D. White
Musical direction by Leo Endres
Choreography by Nancy Walsh-Boeder and Lyn PilchNamed one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.
Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, she is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.
Produced by Stoughton Village Players at Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St, Stoughton
Performances: November 9-18, 2023
Performance Times:
November 9-11 and 16-18Ticket Prices: TBA
Auditions
Stoughton Village Players announce auditions for the musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Shaina Taub and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
Sunday, Aug. 13 through Tuesday, Aug. 15 - 6:30-9:30 pm, 255 E. Main St. Stoughton
Callbacks call backs may be called for Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 pmRehearsals begin Sept. 11 and will be held Sunday through Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm at the SVP theater 255 E. Main St. Stoughton
Audition Sign-Up
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcsc5H-8Mq1T6WhOyJj7YUyk_UtiVKfuHe8jhieagLLUeKMQ/viewform
What to be prepared for:
• 16-bars from a contemporary musical (bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided)
• A dance call
• Read selected sides from the script – sides will be provided after sign-up
Auditions will be conducted in two 90-minute sessions of 10 performers: 6:30-8 pm and 8-9:30 pm. Be prepared to stay for the duration of the session. It will be a group audition.
Principle roles:
• Viola (Mezzo Soprano, Bb3-D5) – a young woman, twin to Sebastian
• Sebastian (Tenor) – a young man, Viola’s twin
• Olivia (Mezzo Soprano, Ab3-C5) – Countess in Illyria
• Orsino (Bari-tenor, E3-G4) – Duke in Illyria
• Feste (Mezzo Soprano, F3-Db5) – Olivia jester, a female
• Malvolio (Tenor, D3-D5) – Olivia’s steward
• Sir Toby Belch (Baritone/Bass, C2-E5) – Olivia’s uncle
• Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Bari-tenor, Ab3-E4) – A suitor to Olivia
Many other named and ensemble roles are available!
Please contact Sam at sammydewey@gmail.com for further questions.