Audition Information for Twelfth Night
General Information
You only need to attend one day of the auditions. Callbacks are by invitation only. If you have any questions in general you may contact Martin Flynn at FlynnM@crc.losrios.edu. For individual show questions, contact the director directly: Anthony D’Juan at adjuan76@gmail.com.
Audition Dates and Times
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Callbacks for Twelfth Night by invitation only
Audition Location
- Black Box Theatre at Cosumnes River College (map)
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823- Enter on the Center Parkway side of campus (opposite side from the light rail/parking garage entrance on Bruceville Road)
- Parking is $2 and enforced 24/7
Rehearsal and Performance Location
Rehearsals
Because this is a special presentation with the Cosumnes Community Services District, rehearsals will be held at two separate locations:
- Black Box Theatre at Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
- Laguna Town Hall Amphitheater, 3020 Renwick Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Performances
All performances will be held at 7:30 pm, except for one daytime matinee. All performances will be held at:
- Laguna Town Hall Amphitheater, 3020 Renwick Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
All participants must have reliable transportation to both Cosumnes River College and to Laguna Town Hall.
Viewing Auditions
- Anthony D’Juan, Twelfth Night Director
- Other faculty may be in attendance to observe
- Student Stage Managers may observe
About the Show
Directors, designers, and faculty from the entire department may be present in addition to the directors for the summer production. All of the show information is subject to change depending on the director's choices. Please note that cast members may not be called to every rehearsal. The final rehearsal schedule will be determined by the creative team prior to the start of rehearsals.
- Description: A shipwreck, a love triangle, mistaken identity, a Fool (and a whole lot of foolishness) collide in one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and most beloved works.
Twelfth Night is presented in community with the Cosumnes Community Services District under the stars at Laguna Town Hall. - Creative Team: Anthony D’Juan, Director
- Show Type: Play
- Rehearsal Period: June 9 to July 10, 2025
- Tech Rehearsals (required): July 11 to 17, 2025
- Rehearsal/Tech Times: 5:00 to 9:00 pm/5:00 to 10:00 pm
- Planned Rehearsal Days: Tuesdays through Fridays, usually four days per week; some weekend days possible. To be finalized by the director.
- Performance Dates (required):
- Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00 am (School group)
- Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm
- Call Time: 90 minutes prior to curtain time
- Class Registration (required for students): TAP 320-323 Classical Rehearsal & Performance I-IV (Other Term)
- Rehearsal Locations:
- Black Box Theatre at Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
- Laguna Town Hall Amphitheater, 3020 Renwick Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Performance Location: Laguna Town Hall Amphitheater, 3020 Renwick Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
What to Prepare
Please prepare the following:
- Required: One Shakespeare monologue of your choice.
- Optional: One song of your choice. We will also have a short conversation about you.
If you don’t have access to materials of your own, please contact the director for help.
About Twelfth Night
- Casting Notes: Please note that the character descriptions provided are from the authors of the shows. It is possible that alternative casting choices could be made at the discretion of the directors. Doubling of roles may occur and understudies assigned at the discretion of the directors.
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Setting and Time: TBD
Character Breakdown
- Viola, a lady of Messaline shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria (later disguised as Cesario)
- Olivia, an Illyrian countess
- Maria, her waiting-gentlewoman
- Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s kinsman
- Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby’s companion
- Malvolio, steward in Olivia’s household
- Fool, Olivia’s jester, named Feste
- Fabian, a gentleman in Olivia’s household
- Orsino, duke (or count) of Illyria
- Valentine, gentleman serving Orsino
- Curio, gentleman serving Orsino
- Sebastian, Viola’s brother
- Antonio, friend to Sebastian
- Captain
- Priest
- Two Officers
- Lords, Sailors, Musicians, and other Attendants