[Capdist-auditions] “Twelfth Night; or, What You Will” - NEW AUDITION DATES

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Audition Announcement – Troy Civic Theater 
 
“Twelfth Night; or, What You Will” 
 
This will be a traditional production of the play. A MULT-RACIAL CAST IS BEING 
SOUGHT. NOTE: Actors cast as Viola and Sebastian must be similar in 
appearance (body type, height, features and coloring) 
 
Audition Dates: THURSDAY, APRIL 18 AT 7:00 pm and SUNDAY APRIL 21 at 6:00 pm. Audition 
readings will be provided from the script. If singing, please be prepared to perform a SHORT song.
 
Location: The Italian Community Center of Troy, NY, 1450 5th Avenue, Troy NY 
12180 Look for sign for audition room. 
 
Contact: Kathy Glasser, Director for more information. justg at nycap.rr.com 
 
Rehearsals will begin in late April/early May. 
 
Performance Dates: June 28th at Troy Night Out, June 29, 30 and July 12, 13, 14.
 
Seeking actors for the following roles: 
• ORSINO - 30ish. Duke of Illyria. Handsome, sensual, powerful, self-possessed 
and lovesick for Olivia.  
• MARIA - 30-40ish. Olivia’s confidante and woman in waiting. Witty and pretty 
with a shine for Sir Toby and a dislike for Malvolio. 
• FESTE - Clever but insightful clown/jokester/balladeer/musician in Olivia’s 
household. Must be able to move well. MUST SING AND POSSIBLY PLAY A STRINGED 
INSTRUMENT. 
• VIOLA/CESARIO - Pretty, young Gentle-maiden. Shipwrecked and believing she has 
lost her twin brother. Falls in love with Orsino. Will be taught sword skills. 
• SEBASTIAN - A young Gentleman, twin brother to Viola. 
• ANTONIO - A Sea Captain/pirate. Extremely masculine, a rogue and ‘acquired’ 
friend/protector to Sebastian. Needs to have  or be able to learn sword skills. 
• SEA CAPTAIN - Viola’s rescuer from the sea. 
• VALENTINE/OFFICER - Attends the Duke. Will be taught sword skills. 
• CURIO/OFFICER - Attends the Duke. Will be taught sword skills. 
• FABIAN - Servant to Olivia. Comrade of Sir Toby. Must be able to move well. 
• SUPPORT CAST - Lords, Priests, Sailors, Officers, and other Attendants.