Audition at STC

Auditions

The cast of The Amen Corner, photo by Scott Suchman

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Shakespeare Theatre Company.

STC has a mission of creating, preserving, and promoting classic theatre for all audiences. To uphold our mission, our casts must reflect the community we serve so that all audiences feel seen, heard, and represented. STC welcomes performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, races, ages, as well as performers with disabilities to our stages.

Upcoming Auditions


Romeo and Juliet

STC will be hosting local auditions for the upcoming 26/27 Season production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Jess Chayes.

Please fill out the interest form by SEP 18 at 11:59pm to register your interest in auditioning. Selected candidates will be invited to auditions held on SEP 29 and 30 at STC's administrative offices in Washington, D.C.

Please note that this is not an open call. Actors should only plan to attend in-person auditions if they are invited by the casting director.

General Submissions


If you would like to submit your materials for consideration for future productions and seasons, please fill out the form below to be added to our actor database.

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Casting attends the Washington/Baltimore AEA Liaison auditions and holds Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) in D.C. and New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles each year. Please contact Actors’ Equity Association to find out more information about EPAs.

If you prefer to send your materials via mail, please find instructions below. All materials sent to us will be reviewed by casting. We then will reach out to actors individually based on the project we are working on.

Please send your headshot/resume to:

Shakespeare Theatre Company
ATTN: CASTING
516 8th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003