2025

  • SSF 2025 Auditions

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Xanadu!

    Auditions for our summer festival 2025!!

    When

    Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13 & 14, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

    Where

    Art Court Theatre

    What

    All: Sign up for auditions. Walk-ins are welcome as long as we have time.
    New to the festival: Prepare a 1 to 1 1/2 Shakespearean minute monologue not from Midsummer. Monologues will audition first on May 13 and May 14 (as needed.) Cold readings will follow the monologues.
    Returning actors: You do not need to do a monologue. Cold readings will begin around 8pm on May 13.
    Callbacks: TBA

    Rehearsals and Performances

    Usually Mon – Fri, 6:30 – 10:30 pm (subject to change)
    Tech: June 27, 2025, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Dress/Tech Week: June 30 – July 3, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
    Opening: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 6:00 pm call, 7:30 pm curtain
    Performances: July 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm; July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 2:00 pm.
    All performances will be held in the Art Court Theatre.

    Who

    We are looking for 25 actors of all backgrounds. At this time, all roles are open. Should we choose to precast anything, we will announce it here.

    What

    Please bring a headshot, resume, and conflicts to auditions. See the tentative schedule for more details.

    All participants are required to register for a minimum of 1 unit in our theatre performance series. More information will be given to the cast and crew after casting is complete.

    Questions? Email Lori Ann.

  • Seven high school students

    🎭 Step into the Spotlight with the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival! 🌟

    Since the early 60s, the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival has been bringing the magic of live theatre to our community – and YOU can be a part of it!

    Are you passionate about theatre? 

    Ready to dive into the action and learn the ropes behind the scenes? Apply for our High School Internship and get hands-on experience in bringing a Shakespeare play to life! Whether performing in a showcase on the main stage or helping to crew the show, this is your chance to learn from the best in the business.

    What’s in it for YOU?

    • Workshops in Voice, Movement, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, and more!
    • College credit and community service hours are available.
    • Real-world experience in all aspects of theatre production – from acting to tech.
    • A chance to perform or take charge on the crew of a major Shakespeare production!

    Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the world of theatre at one of Sacramento’s longest-running festivals! Apply now and take your love for theatre to the next level. 🎬✨

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