Announcing the Bardlings’ 2025 production: a one-hour adaptation of Twelfth Night, playing at Cascades Park May 10-11, 2025!
The Bardlings, the junior acting company of the Southern Shakespeare Company, is a by-audition-only theatre training program for talented, up-and-coming young actors (rising grades 6-12). Actors accepted into the Bardlings program receive focused coaching, classical training, and exclusive learning opportunities— including performing with the troupe at the Southern Shakespeare Festival. Read on for details about how to prepare for this unique, by-audition-only Shakespeare in the Park opportunity!
Where: Auditions will be held at the McGuire Center of Westminster Oaks.
When:
> August 23rd at 6:00 – 7:30 PM
> August 24th at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How:
> Prepare a one-minute monologue. Shakespeare or classical monologues are encouraged, but not required.
> Be ready to provide essential conflicts and regular features of your schedule for 2024-2025, as well as guardian contact information.
> For those with conflicts, Zoom-based virtual auditions may be possible to arrange in advance via email with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For less than $100 a month ($700 for the nine month season), our Bardlings work with local and visiting professional artists who are making theatre happen in Tallahassee and beyond. If you have questions about programming, payment plans, and scholarships, contact Bardlings Director Robin Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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