Audition Form for Fauquier Community Theatre's Production of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Fauquier Community Theatre will present Shakespeare's THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR in February 2024. Auditions are open to the public and will take place on Friday November 10, 2023 from 7 to 10 pm and Saturday November 11, 2023 from 2 to 5 pm. Pre-registration is required and you should choose ONE of the time slots listed below.  (Callbacks will be by invitation only, and will take place on Sunday November 12, 2023 between 2 and 5 PM.) More information will be provided at auditions.  Not all roles will need callbacks; you may be cast even if you do not get a callback. Auditions and callbacks will take place at the Vint Hill Theater on the Green, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton.

John Falstaff sends two married women – Mistress Page and Mistress Ford – the exact same love letter. The wives conspire to get revenge on Falstaff by pretending to be interested in his advances. Mistress Ford’s husband believes that she is really interested in Falstaff and disguises himself in order to catch his wife cheating. The Pages disagree about which of the many suitors available their daughter, Anne, should marry. A final prank on Falstaff resolves Ford’s jealousy and allows Anne Page to marry the man she chooses instead of either of her parent’s choices.

The Production Team for THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR includes Director Maggie Mumford and Producer Peter Mumford. Questions may be submitted on this audition form. If you have any questions after submitting the form, please contact the production team at merrywivesofwindsor@fctstage.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Auditions will consist of a brief monologue of the actor's choosing, Shakespearean monologue preferred. We are seeking actors who reflect the diverse world we live in. We strongly encourage people of all genders and backgrounds to audition. All actors over 15 (even way over!) are welcome.

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR will be presented on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between February 2nd and 18th, 2024 at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets for reserved seating are available online at www.FCTstage.org.

Please complete the following form and click the Submit button. Please bring a picture of yourself to the audition that you do not mind leaving with us.

Anyone cast may be required to attend 2-3 rehearsals per week prior to Load-in and 3-4 days during the two weeks prior to opening. Rehearsal locations will be announced when known. Cast members will also be asked to help with load-in and set build in January. A complete schedule will be available at the auditions. Tech weeks runs from January 22 thru 31, with final dress rehearsal on February 1. Evening performances will be on February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM. Sunday matinees will be on February 4, 11 and 18 at 2 PM. The set will be struck on Sunday February 18; ALL cast members are required to assist. You MUST commit to ALL rehearsals during Tech Weeks and ALL performances. Your availability for rehearsals will GREATLY influence your chances of receiving a part. Please LIST any prior commitments (regular or occasional) starting with the day after callbacks that may conflict with the rehearsal schedule.

Please note the following FCT policies:·If you are cast in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, you are required to become a member of FCT if you have not already done so for the 2023-2024 season; the basic membership level is $25, but higher levels are encouraged. Payment is preferred to be made online, or a check payable to Fauquier Community Theatre may be given to the Producer. FCT has a zero tolerance policy toward sexual harassment and abuse and may conduct background checks.There is no smoking, vaping, drug use, or drinking alcoholic beverages at any time in the theatre, dressing room trailer, or any rehearsal location. You may not smoke or eat at any time while in costume, indoors or outdoors. Adherence to the policies of Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation and to those of our rehearsal hosts is expected of all participants. It is the responsibility of all participants to assure that all aspects of the production are conducted in a safe manner. Participation in this production is strictly voluntary. The participant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Fauquier Community Theatre - Story Painters, Inc., its Board of Directors, employees, and associated representatives from any and all claims, judgments or settlements resulting from the participant’s involvement in any rehearsals or performances of this show.