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In-School Touring Actors

Shake & Stir, one of Australia’s leading touring theatre companies, is holding auditions for its 2025 In-Schools touring seasons.
Shake & Stir provides a professional, dynamic, fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding work environment and this position is a fantastic opportunity for talented young performers of any gender and from all backgrounds with a passion for Shakespeare and a keen interest in performing for young people. The position includes ample opportunity to learn and grow as a both a performer and facilitator, with opportunities to learn from industry professionals in both the arts and education industries. Auditions will be used to cast January 2025 – November 2025 In-Schools touring with contract up to 12 months. Experience/relevant actor training is highly desired but sheer talent and a great attitude trumps all.

TO APPLY FOR AN AUDITION: Please send a current headshot and acting CV to nick.james@shakeandstir.com.au

Please note that these are not general auditions and not all applicants will be asked to audition.

Applicants will need to prepare one Shakespeare piece (1 min, own choice) and one contemporary monologue (1 min, own choice). Pieces should be contrasting and demonstrate your dramatic range and skills. Shake & Stir looks for actors with fantastic physicality, great vocal skills, contagious enthusiasm, and endless energy and drive. Easy, right?

All applicants must be 18+ years old and possess a current QLD Working with Children (Blue) Card and a QLD drivers license, with a good driving history.

DUE DATE FOR AUDITION APPLICATION: 15 September 2024
AUDITIONS: From September
CALLBACK AUDITIONS: Will be held in October, instructions to follow.

A NOTE ON MAINSTAGE CASTING/NATIONAL TOURING Shake & Stir receives many enquiries about auditions for MainStage productions and National Touring. While these auditions are usually by invitation only, those performers auditioning for In-School touring, who show particular talent and/or potential, may be considered for future MainStage and National Touring.

Although all effort will be made to see successful applicants in the room, if you are unable to make it to Brisbane in person, touch base to chat self tape options.