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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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Burbage Theatre Co is a small nonprofit organization. We are able to survive and grow thanks to the generous support of our audience.
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.
Contribute today and see you investment go a long way in support of the arts.
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
If you are interested in ushering
and seeing our burbage productions for free,
click the link below to visit our box office for more info
Season 14 | 2025 - 2026
AUDITION
Measure for Measure
by william shakespeare
directed by Jeff Church
First Rehearsal – between April 7 and April 14, 2026
Tech Rehearsals – May 8, 9, 10, 2026
First Preview – Thursday May 14, 2026
Opening Night – Saturday May 16, 2026
Closing Date – Sunday June 7, 2026
AUDITION DATE(S): Sunday February 22 between 4pm and 9pm and Monday February 23 between 5pm and 8pm.
AUDITION LOCATION: Wendy Overly Studio Theatre, Entrance A, 59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860
AUDITION INFORMATION:
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Each performer will be allotted a minimum of three (3) minutes and a maximum of five (5) minutes.
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All performers, please prepare one (1) 2-minute monologue from Shakespeare’s canon. Either prose or verse.
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*You may be asked to show a second, contrasting piece. Preferably this would be from Shakespeare, but doesn’t have to be as long as it is contrasting and highlights your best work.
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Please also provide a hard copy of your headshot and resume stapled together at the time of your audition.
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SECURE AUDITION SLOT:
To secure your 5-minute audition 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).
MEASURE CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Isabella | 20s - 30s | Female – ROLE FILLED
Angelo | 30s - 50s | Male – ROLE FILLED
Ensemble | 10 - 12 Actors - Various Ages. All roles open. We are looking for a solid ensemble of 10 - 12 with a facility with and a playful passion for Shakespeare’s language. Uncast ensemble roles include – Escalus, Claudio, Lucio, Pompey, Mariana, Juliet, Mistress Overdone, others.
We expect to be filled throughout the audition days so please manage your time efficiently.
Callbacks are expected, but TBA.
AEA Submissions | While we also accept submissions from members of the Actors’ Equity Association of America, we have several members of the union already scheduled to appear in this production. With limited resources, further AEA participation is unlikely
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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
​We understand that not everyone can make it to
our annual in-person auditions.
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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.
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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.