Shakespeare In Love Auditions
Auditions: Sunday, 18th of May, 2025About Shakespeare In Love Auditions
“Shakespeare in Love” is a romantic comedy adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. The play tells the fictional story of a young William Shakespeare, struggling with writer’s block and the pressures of theatrical production. In a serendipitous turn of events, Shakespeare meets Viola de Lesseps, a wealthy merchant’s daughter with dreams of becoming an actress. Viola disguises herself as a man to audition for Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” and wins the part. As rehearsals progress, Shakespeare and Viola’s passionate love affair inspires him to write “Romeo and Juliet,” one of his greatest works. Their forbidden love unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant Elizabethan theater scene, showcasing the power of art, love, and creativity.
