GAMUT THEATRE GROUP AUDITIONS

Love’s Labor’s Lost

March 18, 20 & 23, 2025

ABOUT THE SHOW

Love’s Labor’s Lost by William Shakespeare

“Let us once lose our oaths to find ourselves, Or else we lose ourselves to keep our oaths”

The King of Navarre and his three companions swear a very public oath to study together and to renounce women for three years. Their honor is immediately put to the test by the arrival of the Princess of France and her three lovely companions. It's love at first sight for all concerned, followed by the men's highly entertaining but hopeless efforts to disguise their feelings.

MISSION AND INCLUSIVITY 

All actors regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and/or disability are encouraged to apply. Gamut Theatre is an ADA-accessible facility, and we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations to facilitate access, such as welcoming interpreters when they are needed and providing audition materials in advance to artists with disabilities. Gamut Theatre Group’s mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways. Our vision is a world where all people cherish classic stories and share them with future generations. If you are an actor who believes in our mission and shares our vision, please audition for Gamut Theatre’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production for 2025: Love’s Labor’s Lost!

PLAY AND COMPENSATION

Gamut Theatre Group will be holding general open auditions for Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025. 

Love’s Labor’s Lost by William Shakespeare
Directed by J. Clark Nicholson

Performance Dates: May 30 - June 14, 2025

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings at 7:30pm

Rehearsals begin April 2025

All roles are compensated. Actors will receive a one-time stipend at the close of the show. Amount of stipend varies pending size of role. At this time, Gamut cannot provide housing accommodations for actors.

All gender identities will be considered for all roles.

AUDITION DATES

Actors may choose between two dates for Open Auditions: 

• Tuesday, March 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• Thursday, March 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Callbacks will be Sunday, March 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 PM

AUDITION LOCATION

Auditions will be held at Gamut Theatre Group, 15 N Fourth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.  Street parking is free after 5:00 PM and all day Sunday.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Present one memorized classical comedic monologue between 1 ½ to 3 minutes in length

• Bring a headshot (head and shoulders photo) and a resume.

• Actors audition in groups of up to six in a 30-minute period and may be asked to stay an additional 30-60 minutes to read sides. Actors may be asked to attend callback auditions.

• If an actor has performed in a minimum of two Gamut Theatre Mainstage productions, you may choose to attend callbacks directly without attending open auditions. However, you are still welcome to come to open auditions if you so desire.

• Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before scheduled audition time.

• Download the Audition Form (bottom of this page), complete, and bring it with you to auditions. 

• We are interested in any special skills you might have, including but not limited to: dance, music – singing and/or playing instruments, stage combat skills, sports and movement experience. Please list special skills with your audition materials and be prepared to demonstrate if asked.

• Please schedule an audition appointment to reserve your spot. See scheduling below.

AUDITION PROCEDURE

The auditions take place in the Select Medical Mainstage at Gamut Theatre, the theatrical home of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company and the Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre. You will be auditioning on a small ¾ thrust stage with minimal theatrical lighting. There are potentially 6 audition slots open for each half-hour audition time. Everyone signed up for the same time will go into the theatre together as a group. There will be chairs for you to sit down when you enter the theatre. Each actor will perform their monologue* and then potentially be asked to read scenes with some of the other actors in your audition group.

There will be callbacks on the evening of Sunday, March 23 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.  If you cannot stay longer than your assigned half-hour --OR-- if you cannot come to callbacks on Sunday, please inform one of the production staff at the audition table and note that on your audition form.

VIDEO AUDITIONS

You may submit a video for your initial audition, but you MUST be available to attend in-person callbacks on Sunday, March 23. The requirements are the same for video auditions. You must perform a classical comedic monologue, and submit a headshot and resume. Video submissions must be received by Tuesday, March 18 at noon. Please email video audition materials to info@gamuttheatre.org.

STUDENT ACTORS

You must be at least 16 years old to audition for Love’s Labour’s Lost. Student actors must be available for all scheduled performances and a majority of the rehearsal period. Student actors must present an audition as outlined above. Student actors under the age of 18 must have parental approval to audition and must have a parent or guardian sign the audition paperwork.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals generally take place weekday evenings and weekend afternoons/evenings. Not everyone is called for every rehearsal. In addition to your conflicts, please indicate what time you would be able to start rehearsing during the week on your Conflict Sheet. If you have a pre-existing conflict that prevents you from attending rehearsals or performing in this show, please indicate this on the conflict sheet at your audition. Please be honest and accurate regarding any conflicts you think you might have. Scheduling conflicts reported after auditions may not be accommodated. If you repeatedly miss rehearsals, your role will be recast.

CAST COMMITMENT

In addition to setting up and/or striking every performance, all cast members are asked to participate in load-in and strike of the stage/set. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform this aspect of your commitment to the company, please discuss them with the Production Stage Manager. Additionally, each actor will be asked to take five promotional posters to area businesses to help advertise the show.

AUDITION CHECKLIST

Are you ready to audition for Love’s Labor’s Lost? Make sure you’ve completed these steps!

✔️ Read the ALL the audition information listed above on the website!

✔️ Fill out the “AUDITION APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING” form found at the bottom of the page!

✔️ Wait for a confirmation email from the Resident Theatre Manager confirming your audition time slot. If you do not receive an email within 72 hours, please contact us at info@gamuttheatre.org.

✔️ PRINT & Fill out the “AUDITION FORM” (You’ll need to bring this with you to your audition information!

✔️ Show up on the night of your audition with your completed audition form, headshot, resume, and monologue! Oh, and break a leg!

AUDITION APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

To sign up for an audition, please fill out the form below.