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Evolution Auditions
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Directed by Dinna Myers

Auditions 14 February, 11am

Cold Read for Actors

No experience or preparation is required.

You must REGISTER to attend.​​

Peace, love, and witty warfare! 🌼


We’re casting Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, reimagined in the Summer of Love (1967)—a world of flower power, free spirits, sun-drenched romance, and razor-sharp banter.

 

We are seeking actors of all genders, backgrounds, and experience levels. Ages are flexible; energy, imagination, and a willingness to lean into both heightened comedy and sincere emotion are key. Accents are optional—truth and connection matter more than tradition.​ Whether you’re a seasoned Shakespearean or a first-time flower child, if you love language, laughter, and a little rebellion—this show is for you.

Available Roles

Beatrice

Brilliant, bold, and fiercely independent. A master of wit who uses humour as armour, Beatrice is allergic to sentiment—until love challenges her defenses.

Benedick

Confident, clever, and loudly anti-romance. Benedick matches Beatrice word for word and joke for joke, masking his vulnerability with bravado and charm.

Hero

Gentle, sincere, and quietly strong. Hero is loving and loyal, with a deep emotional core that is often underestimated by those around her.

Claudio

Young, idealistic, and passionate. Claudio loves intensely but is easily swayed, struggling to balance trust, honour, and jealousy.

Don Pedro

Charismatic and influential. A natural leader who enjoys orchestrating romance, Don Pedro brings warmth, authority, and a taste for mischief.

Don John

Brooding and resentful. An outsider driven by bitterness, Don John takes pleasure in disruption and revenge.

Leonato

A respected host and authority figure. Proud of his reputation, Leonato is loving but deeply affected by public shame and honour.

Margaret

Outspoken, witty, and playful. Margaret sees the world clearly and enjoys stirring the pot—sometimes without realizing the consequences.

Ursula

Calm, observant, and kind. Ursula is a grounding presence, often the quiet architect behind successful schemes.

Dogberry

A self-important but lovable authority figure. Dogberry is earnest, confusing, and accidentally insightful.

Verges

Dogberry’s loyal second. Gentle, well-meaning, and just as confused—but fully committed.

Borachio

Worldly and morally flexible. Borachio is clever, persuasive, and willing to exploit others to get ahead.

Conrade

Sharper and more cynical than his companion. Conrade understands the game and knows when things are going too far.

Plus a supporting cast of crazies!

PERFORMANCE DATES

7 - 17 May, 2026

REHEARSALS

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 - 10:00pm 

Sundays 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Technical Rehearsals  6:00-11:00pm

Roles are unpaid.

Each actor is entitled to two comp tickets.

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