Everyman Theatre

To book an audition: contact Margaret Bourke

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Much Ado About Nothing is a sharp, smart and farcical comedy about a showdown between the sexes and what it takes to make love happen. The play contains elements of love, villainy, friendship, parent/child relationships, society and customs and uses tragedy, melodrama, comedy and farce to produce a true classic which is timeless in its appeal.

Those auditioning will need to prepare a short speech [not much longer than a minute] from any Shakespeare play of your choice.

Director’s  thoughts on the production:

‘The initial concept of this production [subject to change] places the action in and around 1940’s ‘’Messinsa’, a place where Allied troops and American GIs hit town with the expected frivolity that follows ...

In short, my direction centres on two things – the script and the audience. All good actors know that the process is only as good as the end result. My experiences have led me to direct using many styles. I love working with actors and always look for good ideas from a cast during rehearsals. Collaboration is encouraged but never at the expense of the final piece. Much Ado is a wonderful play. It has comedy, romance, drama, music and song ... we’re on to a winner before we even start! I look for actors who not only welcome the challenge of finding the meaning in text but will play as a team.

MUCH ADO pretty much demands a cast to work together. It’s important to have high expectations of actors but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun in rehearsals. I am looking forward to this production very much!’