AUDITIONS FOR TWELFTH NIGHT OPEN UNTIL Friday 3/6!
Auditions for Twelfth Night will be held virtually only. **DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 3/6 (before midnight). Auditionees may be asked to attend in-person callbacks on March 8, 2026. Please submit your audition video as an Unlisted YouTube link via the AUDITION FORM. You can also indicate on the form if you’d like to have your audition in-person on Friday, March 6th in Newmarket (held between 5:30 & 8:30PM).
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please prepare a memorized 1-2 minute comedic monologue of your choice.
Please select and prepare one of the pre-selected excerpts from the show. Memorization is encouraged.
(Optional.) If you can play a musical instrument, sing, or have other talents that might have a place at a carnival boardwalk (juggling, unicycling, etc.), we want to see! Please provide an approximately 30-second video showing us whatever you’ve got.
AVAILABLE ROLES
All roles are open to actors of any gender. The roles of Viola, Olivia, Andrew, and Orsino are available to all actors, but will be portrayed as the original gender assigned to the role.
VIOLA (later disguised as CESARIO), works for Messaline Lobster Co. when her boat crashes off the coast, is taken into the Illyria Boardwalk family by Fabian
FABIAN, a fisherman on the end of the Illyria Boardwalk, a fixture of the family who welcomes Viola to the family and is the only one who knows her secret (combines the roles of CAPTAIN and VALENTINE; doubles as PRIEST/OFFICER)
OLIVIA, wealthy daughter of the owner of the Illyria Boardwalk, with a rebellious streak; mourning the death of her brother
MARIA, mischievous member of the Illyria Boardwalk family, a close friend of Olivia’s
TOBY, a drunken (but beloved) longtime vendor at the Illyria Boardwalk, likes to stir up trouble for his entertainment
ANDREW, a member of the Illyria Boardwalk family and suitor of Olivia’s, insecure and trying to prove his worth by wooing above his station
ORSINO, manager of a boat tour company and presumptive winner of Olivia’s hand due to their matching social status; handsome (and potentially unlikeable but, somehow, not)
MALVOLIO, General Manager of the Boardwalk, the boss everyone loves to hate
FESTE THE FOOL, a regular busker at the edge of the Illyria Boardwalk, where Olivia can listen to their music day and night
SEBASTIAN, Viola’s identical twin brother and another victim of the Messaline Lobster Co. debacle; sincere but inconstant, lacking in perceptiveness
ANTONIO, in love with Sebastian and the cutest
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will begin in mid-March and will take place on Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 and Sundays (time TBD), in Newmarket, NH.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
This groundbreaking, Obie-winning off-Broadway smash also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation and Broadway revival. In a powerhouse one-night-only concert, “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt takes to the stage to smash the fourth wall and rock the house. Hedwig, an East German rock ’n’ roll goddess, happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with an “angry inch.” Hedwig (née Hansel) explains her story in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine, backed by a hard-rocking band called “The Angry Inch.” Through songs and monologues, Hedwig tells her story, which began in the former East Berlin, where she met Luther, an American GI who promised to take her to the States on the condition that she change her genitalia. After the bungled operation, Luther abandons Hedwig in a Kansas trailer park, where she turns to music and meets geeky Tommy Speck, whom she mentors and deeply loves. Tommy steals her songs and achieves rock star fame, casting Hedwig aside. Demanding redress, she has stalked Tommy’s world tour, performing in the shabby venue next to his stadium show. Through head-banging anthems and heartfelt rock ballads, Hedwig describes her life’s search for “The Origin of Love” and a reunion with her other half. It’s a rocking ride – funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who feels life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile.
PRODUCTION INFO
Show dates: Friday September 18th - Sunday October 4th (Newmarket Millspace)
Tech dates: Sunday September 13th - Thursday September 17th (Newmarket Millspace)
Rehearsals: At this time, rehearsals can start at any point and are up to the discretion of the Director, Music Director, Stage Manager, Actors, and Producers. These rehearsals will typically take place at the Newmarket Rec Center, but again, up to the discretion of the team.
DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Casting - Casting role of Hedwig. The role of Yitzhak is already cast.
Coordinating with Music Director, Tim Goss, regarding band if performance elements are going to be incorporated for band members (given nature of show)
Scheduling - Working with Stage Manager, Producers (namely Marina & Will), and MD to craft schedule for actor(s)
Vision of show - Communicate with production team members, utilizing your SM, to make sure the vision of the production is clearly communicated and we recognize goals, challenges, and limitations
Optional: Work with producers to make sure Marketing materials help accurately reflect the show “vibe”
Tech - Work with Tech Director, Jeremy, and SM to make sure cast and team are prepared for Tech Week
Compensation - Stipend is based off a production ticket split
More duties or involvement is up to the discretion and desire of the Director candidate and admin/producing company of Dive In Productions
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ROLES HAVE BEEN FILLED:
MD: Tim Goss (he/him)
TD: Jeremy Toussaint (he/him)
LD: Casey Dalke (he/him)
Set: Jill Gordon (they/them)
The following roles have candidates in mind, but no formal outreach: Sound Design, Costumes, Hair/Make-up, Props, and Band Members.
SUBMISSIONS
Please fill out one of our SUBMISSION FORMS by no later than 2/24.
Previous experience is encouraged, but not required.
Any & all queer artists are highly encouraged to apply. Representation and dramaturgy is essential to this piece.