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At Burbage Theatre Co, there are many ways to support bold live theatre in Rhode Island.
Contribute directly through our Support Us page to help keep performances accessible to all.
Volunteer as an usher and become part of the welcoming face of our Pawtucket theatre.
Actors can audition in person or submit materials digitally for consideration in upcoming seasons.
However you choose to engage, joining Burbage means playing a role in shaping Rhode Island’s theatre community
and strengthening the arts across Southern New England.
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Because of your continued generosity, we have been able to do some incredible things in Pawtucket and grow at an exponential rate. We want you to be a part of our continued success in bringing affordable, professional quality theatrical programming to the Pawtucket and greater Rhode Island Communities.
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Volunteer at BurbagE
As a non profit theatre Burbage theatre co is mostly composed of volunteers.
Whether it be helping out with front of house, building sets,
cleaning our space, or helping out with our annual fundraising gala – the big-time celebration – We are always looking for an extra set of hands.
If you are interested in volunteering, email us at
info@burbagetheatre.org
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and seeing our burbage productions for free,
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Season 15 | 2026 - 2027
AUDITION
Much ado about nothing
by william shakespeare
directed by Stephen Thorne
First Rehearsal – between August 11 and August 18
Tech Rehearsals – September 11, 12, 13, 2026
First Preview – Thursday September 17, 2026
Opening Night – Saturday September 19, 2026
Closing Date – Sunday October 11, 2026
AUDITION DATE: Monday June 22* between 5pm and 10pm.
AUDITION LOCATION: Wendy Overly Studio Theatre, Entrance A, 59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860
AUDITION INFORMATION:
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After filling out an audition form and providing demographic information and role interest, each performer will be sent a series of sides/monologues to read with our director and a reader.
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Please also provide a hard copy of your headshot and resume stapled together at the time of your audition.
SECURE AUDITION SLOT:
To secure your slot, email us at auditions@burbagetheatre.org
with a preferred one hour time-range on either of the audition dates
(I.E. February 22, 5pm - 6pm).
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS:
If you wish to audition, but cannot make the times specified above,
you can always submit a self-tape through our website.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Beatrice | ROLE FILLED
Benedick | ROLE FILLED
Hero/Watchman | 20s, Female
The epitome of youth – charming, mature for her age, deeply empathetic and strong.
Margaret/Seacoal | 20s, Female
Margaret – A spark - a loose-cannon but not malicious – likes to party – probably has an unearned reputation because she speaks her mind.
Seacoal – an amateur.
Ursula/Watchman/Sexton | 20s, Female or Non Binary
Ursula – Happy to be included – hard worker.
Watchman – ill-equipped volunteer.
Sexton – patient, experienced.
Leonato | 60s+, Male or Female
Leonato – Father/mother to Hero – Governor – uncle/aunt to Beatrice –– deeply loves his/her daughter, honorable to a fault.
Antonio/Oatcake | 60s +, Male or Female
Antonio – Leonato’s brother/sister – no disrespect meant at all, but Antonio is probably hard of hearing and naps a great deal – but can also be the life of the party.
Oatcake – wants to be good at their job.
Don Pedro | 30s, Any Gender
Prince of Aragon – a career soldier, commanding personality – charismatic – confident
Claudio | 20s, Male
The epitome of youth – bright and passionate and earnest and easily led and quick to temper
Don John | 20s-30s, Any Gender
Don Pedro’s brother - a bastard by definition – outcast – brooder – emo – in pain and misunderstood
Conrade/Messenger | 20s - 30s, Any Gender
A gentler mini-me version of Don John.
Borachio | 20s – 40s, Male
Devoted to Don John – couldn’t get drafted, has been working as a handyman on the estate – finger on the gossip.
Dogberry | 20s – 80s, Any Gender
Well-meaning constable. Takes the job very seriously. Could be a war vet. Could be a zealous patriot.
Verges/Friar | 20s – 50s, Any Gender
Verges – Devoted to Dogberry, probably can’t imagine life without his/her/their pal.
Friar – the voice of reason, a diplomat, good with finding the right thing to say.
We understand that not everyone can make it to
our annual in-person auditions.
No longer bound by specific audition dates, you now have the flexibility to submit your audition tapes
at your convenience through our website.
With our user-friendly form and secure database, talent will be showcased to our directors,
and you'll have the freedom to update your submissions at any time.
Your audition materials will remain easily accessible for future opportunities. Once you're in our database, you're in for good, and we'll reach out to you whenever roles matching your talent and identityt become available.
GENERAL SELF TAPE INSTRUCTIONS —
Place the camera on a tripod or steady surface. A smartphone camera is acceptable. Always shoot horizontally.
Sound must be loud and clear. Please be sure that the mic is directed toward the actor. Smaller rooms with furniture, rugs, etc will reduce echo and improve the quality of your sound.
Lighting should be good enough for us to see the color of your eyes.
Use soft lighting if possible — avoid stark white light, or dim, shadowy light.
Please tape auditions in front of a bare wall or backdrop that is a solid, preferably muted color. Avoid having anything behind you that will distract the viewer’s eye such as furniture, pictures, windows, etc. A clean solid wall, or backdrop is best.
Please don’t add any effects or features to your self tape (IE fading in, fading out, transitions, text on screen).
Frame your self tape like a headshot — include your head and shoulders.
The frame should cut off no more than an inch above your head and just above the middle of your torso.
Play to the other character as though they are slightly to the left or right of the camera. Don’t talk directly to, above or below the camera. Speak to whomever you’re speaking to as though they are
right beside the camera.