2026 SUMMER SEASON AUDITIONS: THE TEMPEST AND JULIUS CAESAR

BEFORE YOU AUDITION

Auditioning for Oklahoma Shakespeare means joining a clear, well‑structured, and collaborative process. Please review all information on this page carefully so you can determine whether this season’s schedule and expectations align with your availability. We appreciate artists who take the time to do this in advance.

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENT

Actors must be fully available for all listed rehearsal and performance dates for any production they audition for. Due to the collaborative nature of our process, we are unable to accommodate individual scheduling conflicts, conditional availability, or partial participation. Please review all dates carefully before selecting an audition slot.

GENERAL AUDITION EXPECTATIONS

Please arrive on time—preferably early—and prepared to engage the process with professionalism.

Bring a separate printed headshot and résumé, attached to one another, for each production you’re auditioning for.

Prepare two contrasting monologues, each approximately one minute in length, with at least one from Shakespeare. All material must be fully memorized.

Dress with intention and in a manner that supports the role you’re seeking.

While waiting, please maintain a quiet, focused environment out of respect for the work happening in the room.

Audition slots are limited and reserved for artists who are prepared to show up, honor their scheduled time, and work at a professional standard. We expect all auditionees to demonstrate clarity, respect, and readiness throughout the process.

All auditions must be completed in person. Video submissions are not accepted, and requests for video auditions will not be considered.

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.

SIGN‑UP INSTRUCTIONS

Audition slots are 3 minutes and run back‑to‑back. Please select one slot and arrive early.

CALLBACKS

Callbacks are by invitation only. Actors invited to callbacks must be fully available for the scheduled callback session for each production. We do not offer early, late, or alternate callback times under any circumstances.

The Tempest
Monday, April 6
6:00pm–10:00pm

Julius Caesar
Tuesday, April 7
6:00pm–10:00pm

Actors who are unable to attend the full callback window for a production will not be considered for casting in that production. Please review your availability carefully before accepting an audition slot.

THE TEMPEST

Director: David Weber

Rehearsals: May 11 – June 10, 2026
Performances: June 11 – 28, 2026

Note: Prospero has been cast. All other roles are available.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Principal Roles

  • Miranda

  • Ariel

  • Caliban

  • Ferdinand

  • Alonso

  • Antonio

  • Sebastian

  • Gonzalo

Comic / Ensemble Roles

  • Trinculo

  • Stephano

  • Boatswain

  • Mariners

  • Spirits / Apparitions

Casting Notes

  • Seeking 12-14 actors.

  • Actors may cover multiple roles. Final assignments determined after casting.

  • Movement‑based performers are encouraged to audition.

JULIUS CAESAR

Director: Executive Artistic Director Tyler Woods

Rehearsals: August 10 – September 9, 2026
Performances: September 10 – 27, 2026
Student Matinee: September 23, 2026

Touring Performance (pending confirmation): A touring performance of Julius Caesar on October 3, 2026 is currently under consideration with a partner venue. This date is tentative, but availability on October 3 is required for casting consideration.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Principal Roles

  • Julius Caesar

  • Brutus

  • Cassius

  • Mark Antony

  • Octavius Caesar

  • Portia

  • Calpurnia

Supporting Roles

  • Casca

  • Cinna

  • Cinna the Poet

  • Decius Brutus

  • Metellus Cimber

  • Trebonius

  • Ligarius

  • Lepidus

  • Soothsayer

  • Artemidorus

Ensemble Roles

  • Citizens

  • Soldiers

  • Messengers

  • Servants

  • Senators

Casting Notes

  • Seeking 12-14 actors.

  • Actors may cover multiple roles. Final assignments determined after casting.

  • Movement‑based performers are encouraged to audition.