Taming of the Shrew – Youth Shakespeare Society of Pittsburgh

Audition Info

Welcome to Taming of the Shrew, directed by Felicia Perez.

Taming of The Shrew is known as perhaps the most controversial and audacious play Shakespeare put to paper. So, why not push that boldness even more? Instead of a man taming “his” woman, what if it’s a woman taming “her” woman? With the scene of New York City’s back alley streets and run-down neighborhoods in the 1990’s, we see two women falling in love, and the unfolding story portrays one human bringing down another human; regardless of gender.

First Read: April 3 (Zoom)
Rehearsal Period: April 22 – May 30
Performance Dates: May 31 – June 2

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All scheduling is subject to change.

Rehearsal location: North Hills United Presbyterian Church
Performance venue is to be determined, but should be announced before the first read.

There will be the expectation of a few in-person costume fittings before the official rehearsal period begins. If this is not possible for you, please let us know in the ‘Anything we missed?’ section of the form.

Auditions will be accepted through March 27th at midnight.
Auditions are open to any students from ages 13 to 22. For questions about eligibility, please reach out to youthshakespearepgh@gmail.com.
Resume is accepted, but not necessary.
Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue from any Shakespeare play.
Callbacks will be conducted through video, and are subject to the director’s decision. Not receiving a callback does not mean you have not been cast.

YSSP is committed to equal opportunity and non-traditional casting. Our productions strongly encourage any/all students within the Greater Pittsburgh area to audition. There will be no discrimination based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran and/or disability status.