Casting Notice – Twelfth Night

Los Altos Stage Company is holding open auditions for Twelfth Night (Musical). Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub. Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub

Directed and Choreographed by Sara K. Dean

Music Directed by Debra Lambert

Stage Manager Carla McCreight

Twelfth Night (The Musical) Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub (SUFFS), Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.

Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shows of Illyria, disguises herself as a man (Cesario), is sent to court a countess, and falls hard for the Duke Orsino, who has fallen hard for Olivia, who has fallen hard for Cesario. As Viola navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.

 Twelfth Night was performed in 2018 with The Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park and was named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Washington Post.

 Audition Dates: Saturday January 4, 2025 from 3 PM – 5 PM and Sunday January 5, 2025 from 6 PM – 8 PM. 

 Where: Grant Park; 1575 Holt Ave Los Altos CA, 94024

 Callbacks: Monday, January 6, 2024 from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM *By Invite Only*

 Audition Sign Up: Please choose a time to audition using our Sign-Up Genius here: https://tinyurl.com/3kzvz95j.

 Online Audition Form: Please fill out Los Altos Stage Company’s virtual audition form here: https://forms.gle/C33pC5pazfJWGXk27.This must be filled out in addition to the Sign-Up Genius.

 Rehearsals: Sundays 6 PM – 10 PM and Mondays through Thursdays 7 PM – 10 PM. Tech week rehearsals are 6 PM – 11 PM. First rehearsal is Monday April 7, 2025.

 Performance dates: Wednesdays through Sundays, from May 30 through June 22, 2025. Wednesday-Saturday performances start at 8 PM. Sundays start at 3 PM. 

 Audition requirements: Please prepare one vocal selection, 1-2 minutes in length, preferably similar in style to the music of the show. Sheet music is preferred, as an accompanist will be provided. However, if you need to use a track, please bring the track on a phone or laptop. A speaker will be provided. Please also prepare to participate in a cold read selected from the script. *No dance call at initial auditions*

It is preferable that you audition in person, but if you are unable to do so, video submissions will be considered.  Please fill out the audition form and send your video to rebecca.lasc@gmail.com. 

Callbacks must be in person. 

Actor Acknowledgement: A $15 meal reimbursement will be provided for rehearsal and performance days to which the actor is called up to a total amount of $500.  

Please forward questions to LASC’s Production Manager, Rebecca Voss at rebecca.lasc@gmail.com.

Roles: All roles are currently open. LASC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, age, marital or veteran’s status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics. LASC is committed to diversity in all its casting. Actors are highly encouraged to audition for any role they are interested in, and diversity will be taken highly into consideration with this project. 

VIOLA (CESARIO): Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria and separated from her twin brother* Sebastian, Viola disguises herself as a male (Cesario) and discovers a deeper connection to her identity. Age: 20s-30s   Range: Mezzo soprano (G3-E5)

THE DUKE ORSINO: A nobleman of Illyria, Orsino is over-the-top, blinded by love for his neighbor Olivia. Age: 30s-40s  Range: Tenor (B2-A4)

OLIVIA: An heiress who is mourning the loss of her brother and father. She is beleaguered by the men in her life – Orsino and Sir Toby – and falls in love with Cesario.  Age: 30+  Range: Mezzo soprano (A3-E5)

MALVOLIO: Head of the household to Olivia, he is tightly wound. He despises Toby and secretly dreams of marrying Olivia. Needs to be a confident mover.  Age: 30+  Range: Baritone (A2-G4)

SIR TOBY BELCH: Olivia’s larger-than-life uncle who is frequently drunk and enjoys the frivolity that comes with pranks.  Age: 30+  Range: Baritone/Bass (A2-F4)

FESTE: Olivia’s jester or fool. Female presenting, feisty and charismatic, pushes the bar with Olivia. The role is written to play accordion and piano, so those skills are a plus, but not required.  Age: 20+  Range: Mezzo soprano (G3-C5)

SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK: Wealthy friend of Sir Toby, Andrew is trying to woo Olivia. Joins Toby in mischief-making. Ensemble singing only.  Age: 30+  Range: Tenor (G3-C5)

MARIA: Olivia’s maid and close friend. Joins Toby in mischief-making.  Age: 30+  Range: Mezzo soprano (A3-D5)

SEBASTIAN: Charming twin brother* to Viola. In the same shipwreck and landed in Illyria, but separated from her.  Age: 20s-30s  Range: Tenor (B2-G4)

ANTONIO: A sea captain who travels with Sebastian. Is wanted in Illyria. Age: 30+  Range: Baritone (B2-F4)

ENSEMBLE: 4-6 people of all identities to play a variety of roles. The ensemble also serves as a “Greek chorus,” commenting on the action. Seeking strong dancing and singing skills (of all vocal ranges). 

*Although Sebastian and Viola are twins, they do not need to look identical in this production*