The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Abridged, Again, Revised

Production Company
Bard in the Valley
Producer(s)
Brad Hendy
Director(s)
Delaney Gilmour
Casting Director(s): 
Delaney Gilmour
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Honorarium $500

Audition Date(s)
Sun.Sept.6 9am-3:00pm & Wed.Sept.9th 6:30pm-9:30.
Audition Location
HD Stafford Middle school
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, February, 4, 5, 6, 7
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Creekside Hall - Langley
Submission Deadline
Friday, September 4, 2026
Submission Instructions

Fill out audition forms at Bardinthevalley.com/auditions
Email resume and headshots to auditions@bardinthevalley.com

Project Synopsis
A fast-paced, physical comedy by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Three actors attempt to perform all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in roughly 97 minutes, using wild parody, slapstick, and audience interaction. This latest version adds updates for modern theatrical diversity and inclusivity.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

The audition and rehearsal venues can be difficult to travel to by transit if you are coming from outside of Langley.

Character 1
Daniel
Age
Any
Gender
Open
Description
Performers will play as themselves alongside portraying dozens of characters from across Shakespeare's canon. Performers should be comfortable with rapid character changes, physical comedy, improvisation, direct audience interaction, and heightened language. No performer is assigned a single role; all actors share storytelling responsibilities and portray a wide variety of characters throughout the performance. Experience with improv is an asset Experience with stage combat is an asset
Character 2
Jess
Age
Any
Gender
Open
Description
Performers will play as themselves alongside portraying dozens of characters from across Shakespeare's canon. Performers should be comfortable with rapid character changes, physical comedy, improvisation, direct audience interaction, and heightened language. No performer is assigned a single role; all actors share storytelling responsibilities and portray a wide variety of characters throughout the performance. Experience with improv is an asset Experience with stage combat is an asset
Character 3
Adam
Age
Any
Gender
Open
Description
Performers will play as themselves alongside portraying dozens of characters from across Shakespeare's canon. Performers should be comfortable with rapid character changes, physical comedy, improvisation, direct audience interaction, and heightened language. No performer is assigned a single role; all actors share storytelling responsibilities and portray a wide variety of characters throughout the performance. Experience with improv is an asset Experience with stage combat is an asset