Auditions will be held at the following times in the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203 in the 2nd floor dance studio. Please come prepared to do cold readings from the script and participate in light improv games. Prepared monologues are not required. Contact GarfieldShakespeare@gmail.com for questions.

Sunday, February 16th at 4:00PM

Tuesday, February 18th 5:00PM

Wednesday, February 19th 5:00PM

Performances will be held at the following times in the Garfield Park Arts Center Main Gallery, 432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The Gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the building. Attendance is free, but donations are appreciated. Elevators and wheelchair accessible seating is available.

Make a free reservation here.

Thursday, April 17th 7:00PM

Friday, April 18th 7:00PM

Thursday, April 24th 7:00PM

Friday, April 25th 7:00PM

Sunday, April 27th - 7:00PM

In Person

Auditions will be held in person at the following times at the Garfield Park Amphitheatre, 2425 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to read various sides from the play. There will be a dramatic movement portion of the audition.

Contact Aaron Collins at mepaultc@gmail.com for questions.

Sunday, July 27th at 1:00PM

Tuesday, July 29th at 6:30PM

Wednesday, July 30th 6:30PM

Thursday, July 31st 6:30PM

Video Auditions

Please prepare and record one of the following monologues:

• The Porter (Act 2, Scene 3)

• Lady Macbeth’s “Glamis thou art…” (Act 1, Scene 5)

• Macbeth’s “If it were done when ’tis done…” (Act 1, Scene 7)

Memorization is NOT expected. A simple, well-lit recording from your phone or camera is perfectly fine. You may perform seated or standing — we’re looking for presence and clarity, not production

value.

If your file is small enough to email, send it directly to Mepaultc@gmail.com. For larger files, please upload via a service like:

• Dropbox

• Google Drive (be sure to set sharing permissions to “Anyone with the link can view”)

• WeTransfer

In additional to sending a video, please fill out and submit an audition form here: https://forms.gle/C1qX4ULEXz4ABb1x8.

Rehearsals begin August 4th and the final performance is October 11th.

Submission Deadline: July 31st

Break a leg! We look forward to seeing your work!

Performances will be held at the following times at the Garfield Park Amphitheatre, 2425 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Attendance is free, but donations are appreciated. Wheelchair accessible seating is available.

Thursday, October 2nd 7:30PM

Friday, October 3rd 7:30PM

Saturday, October 4th 7:30PM

Thursday, October 9th 7:30PM

Friday, October 10th 7:30PM

Saturday, October 11th 7:30PM

Garfield Shakespeare Company is hosting auditions for its drag-inspired make-over of Much Ado About Nothing. This production will include both a live performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and lip sync performances to pre-recorded music. This production is intended to be a fundraiser for the Garfield Shakespeare Company to fund their 2026 season of free and accessible classic theater. All roles are volunteer/unpaid.

Auditions will be held on October 27th & October 28th at 6:00pm at the Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater. Actors may also be asked to attend callbacks on October 29th at the same location. Performances will be Jan 9th -11th at the Fonseca Theatre in Indianapolis. Prior drag experience is not required.

Synopsis: This parody will follow the antics of Beatrice and Benedick whose passionate fights lead their friends and family to conspire a matchmaking plot. Meanwhile, Benedick’s friend Claudio, swears off the bachelor life to and vows to marry Beatrice’s cousin, the gentle Hero. Rounding out the cast is the lead conspirator Prince Don Pedro, the head of household Leonato, and the scheming antagonists Don John and Borachio.

Audition Instructions: Please see the audition form for instructions.

For questions, please contact spencerdcrane@gmail.com.

Calendar Invite: https://calendar.app.google/RGZhbywJS5x3ZqQu7

Performances will be Jan 9th -11th at the Fonseca Theatre in Indianapolis. Additional information TBA.

I don’t have any drag experience. Can I still participate?

We welcome all performers regardless of their level of drag experience. These roles are open to any and everyone. GSC’s goal is to be inclusive and make sure that this fundraiser is fun and engaging for all performers and audience members. The only expectation is that performers are respectful and interested in the art of drag.

What does “masc presenting” and “femme presenting” mean?

Masc presenting means that characters present more traditionally masculine. Femme presenting means that the characters present more traditionally feminine. We use this language to as inclusive as possible especially to our friends who may be non-binary, agender, gender-fluid, etc.

Do I have to audition for a part that does not align with my gender identity?

No. You are encouraged to try out for any role that you would feel comfortable performing. Male presenting performers can try out for Beatrice just the same as female presenting performers can try out for Hero, or non-binary performers for Benedick. If you are cast, we encourage you to reach out to the production team if any elements of the performance cause personal gender dysphoria or discomfort. All pronouns and gender identities will be respected whether that individual is in or out of drag.

Audition information TBA.

Performances will be held at The Garfield Park Arts Center. Dates TBA.

Audition information TBA.

Performances will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ. Dates TBA.

More information TBA.

More information TBA.