Please complete the form below to sign up to audition for The Tempest or The Winter's Tale presented by Shakespearean Youth Theatre in July 2025.

Before signing up for an audition slot, please also review the key dates that we will be running the Summer Ensemble program to make sure that you are available to participate before auditioning!

SYT 2025 Summer Shakespeare Festival

Audition Dates

SATURDAY, March 22nd between 1:00pm-4:00pm
SATURDAY, March 29th between 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

THE TEMPEST Rehearsal Period - May 5th through July 10th, 2025

May 5th - June 8th: Monday thru Friday, 4-8pm
June 9th - July 10th: Monday thru Friday, 11am-3pm

THE WINTER'S TALE Rehearsal Period - May 12th through July 19th, 2025

May 12th - July 17th: Monday thru Friday, 4-8pm

Please note: we CAN accommodate conflicts during the rehearsal period, if they are provided to us ahead of time. Not all actors are called for all rehearsals.

THE TEMPEST Tech and Performances - July 11th - August 3rd

Tech rehearsals - July 11th - July 17th (extended rehearsal hours)
July 18th - August 3rd - Performances

THE WINTER'S TALE Tech and Performances - July 20th - August 3rd

Tech rehearsals - July 18th - July 24th (extended rehearsal hours)
July 25th - August 3rd - Performances

Please note: we CANNOT accommodate any conflicts during the tech and performance period. All actors MUST be present for all technical rehearsals and performances in order to participate in the Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Once you sign up for an audition slot, you will receive a confirmation email with more information, including a link to the audition texts we'll ask you to prepare for the audition. You do NOT need to memorize the text ahead of your audition.

Auditioning at Shakespearean Youth Theatre is very low-stress and informal - we just want to get a chance to meet you and work on some text from the play!

ABOUT AUDITIONS

What should I prepare? You do not need to have anything prepared to audition! We will provide a short monologue for you to use at your audition.

What time will my audition be? After completing the form below, we will be in touch with you to schedule your time slot! Auditions are 15-20 minutes.

What is the age range? Do I need Shakespeare experience to audition? All are welcome! No prior Shakespeare experience is required. SYT is accepting actors ages 13 - 18.

ABOUT THE SUMMER ENSEMBLE PROGRAM

The Summer Ensemble is a tuition based program. Financial aid and payment plans are available!

The Summer Ensemble program is a great fit for students who are new to acting AND for students who are serious about pursuing a professional career in acting. Our teaching artists work with students from a wide range of experiences!

Most rehearsals will be held at the Crane Theater in Minneapolis, MN. All Tech Rehearsals and Performances will be at the Crane Theater.

ABOUT TUITION

The Summer Ensemble is a tuition based program. Financial aid and sliding scale payment plans are available!

CAN I AUDITION FOR BOTH THE TEMPEST AND THE WINTER'S TALE?

SYT is presenting two productions this summer: The Tempest and The Winter's Tale, performing in repertory (alternating performance nights) this summer. Actors may audition for either or both shows but will only be cast in one show.