AUDITIONS
Auditioning Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker
Rehearsals evenings & weekends, November 2026 | Performances December 2026
Auditioning How to Write a Regency Romance
Rehearsals evenings & weekends, January 2027 | Performances February 2027
AUDITION DATE: Saturday, September 12
AUDITION TIME: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AUDITION LOCATION: Oklahoma Shakespeare, 2920 Paseo in Oklahoma City
Callbacks scheduled by invitation on MONDAY, September 14 | afternoon
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Bring one headshot & résumé per production for which you are auditioning.
All auditions must be completed in person.
All roles receive a fixed stipend in recognition of the time and work involved. Stipends are set in advance, not negotiable, and are intended to support participation in the production; they do not constitute wages or an employment relationship.
Audition
Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker by Erin Woods
Directed by Erin Woods
General Requirements
Actors will be asked to sing carols, dance in traditional Regency period style, engage with the audience, play improv games and generally participate in the merriment of the season!
What to Prepare
Auditions: SATURDAY, September 12 - please present a brief classical or modern monologue -RP accent, a plus
Invited Callbacks: MONDAY, September 14 – please be prepared to cold read from the play; you may be asked to sing
Schedule
Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker by Erin Woods
Rehearsals run throughout November and will take place on weeknights and weekend days.
Performances run December 3rd through December 20th Thursday through Saturday evenings, and Sunday matinees.
Available Roles:
Miss Cassandra Austen, 27 years old
Miss Emma Woodhouse, 21 years old
Miss Mary Bennet, 19 years old
Miss Marianne Dashwood, 21 years old
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, 28 years old
Mr. Edward Ferrars, 27 years old
Mr. George Knightley, 37 years old
Mr. Philip Elton, 27 years old
Audition
How to Write a Regency Romance* by Erin Woods
Directed by Erin Woods
*This show contains some adult content & themes
The popular staged reading (performed spring 2026) will be fully produced by Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, February 2027, in the indoor Studio Theatre.
General Requirements
Actors will be asked to perform Regency era dances; some singing, and possibly stage combat.
What to Prepare
Auditions: SATURDAY, September 12 - please present a brief classical or modern monologue -RP accent, a plus
Invited Callbacks: MONDAY, September 14 – please be prepared to cold read from the play
Schedule
Rehearsals: Jan 18-Feb 10, 2027
Rehearsals will take place on weeknights and weekend days
Show run is Feb 11-28, 2027
Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Available Roles:
Miss Harriet Kindling, 21 years old
Head-strong, blunt, rich beauty, who has a taste for partying, Regency-style
Countess of Carnarvon (Elizabeth Alicia Maria), 58 years old
Lady of the house, whose superior knowledge of courtship and decorum is always made known
Lady Charlotte/Aunt Charlotte, 66 years old
Double cast with Lady C, this character is a blunt, fast-talking gambler
Debutante/Maid, 20s
Lord Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon, 69 years old
A hunter and sports enthusiast; a cross between Ron Swanson and Teddy Roosevelt
Mr. Snodgrass, a Butler, 60s
Footman/Gentleman, 20s
