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Janus Theatre Company – Audition Notice School for Lies by David Ives and
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
WHO: Janus Theatre Company begins its 27th year seeking actors for its Season of Outsiders: School for Lies by David Ives and The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.
School for Lies (August 15-31) is adapted from The Misanthrope by Molière, a wild farce of furious tempo and stunning verbal display, all in very contemporary couplets. The Merchant of Venice (October 24-November 9) is the classic story about the Jewish money lender Shylock and the merchant, Antonio.
Directed and produced by Sean Hargadon. There is a small stipend.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm and Thursday, April 24 at 7pm. Actors attend one day.
WHERE: Moonlight Theatre, 7 S 2nd Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174.
WHAT: Audition by appointment. Please email janus.auditions@gmail.com secure a slot and receive the sides for your audition.
Available roles for the two productions.
School for Lies by David Ives,
running August 15-31, 2025
Clitander, an influential courtier (he/him –30s-50s)
Oronte, a boulevard bard (he/him – 30s-50s)
Acaste, a moneyed marquis (he/him – 30s-50s)
Dubois/Basque, Celimene’s servant and Frank’s valet played by same actor (he/him – 20s-30s)
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare,
running October 24-November 9, 2025
Antonio, the merchant of Venice (he/him – 50s-60s)
Solanio/Salerio, companions to Antonio (open – 30s-40s)
Lorenzo, companion to Antonio (he/him 20s-30s)
Shylock, a Jewish moneylender in Venice (open – 50s-60s)
Jessica, daughter to Shylock (she/her – 20s-30s)
Lancelot Gobbo, works for Shylock (he/him – 20s-30s)
Duke of Venice (open – 30s-50s)
Tubal, friend of Shylock (open – 50s-60s)
Balthazar/Leonardo, associates (open – 20s-30s)
All ethnicities welcome, including native, non-white, and white actors. Auditions consist of readings from sides that will be emailed to you. Headshot and resume are optional.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals will be conducted in Elgin. Summer production will begin in the middle of June running three dates per week. Will increase closer to opening. Fall production will begin in the middle of September running three dates per week. Will increase closer to opening. Performances will take place at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, downtown Elgin.
Questions:
For further information or questions, please email janus.auditions@gmail.com or go to the website at www.janusplays.com.
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ABOUT JANUS THEATRE COMPANY
Janus Theatre Company is an award-winning organization that has produced more than 110 productions since 1999. The company calls Elgin home, but has performed in Chicago, New York City and internationally. The company focuses on producing classic and contemporary works while exploring the actor/audience relationship inside unique spaces. The company is also an active Shakespeare producer and explores original practices by presenting them to contemporary audiences.
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