Open Auditions: Lionheart Season 2026
Upcoming Open Auditions: “Where There’s a Will” by Joe Simonelli
Directed by Mary Thornton
Attention all actors! Ever wanted to portray Shakespeare? Now’s your chance!
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our May 2026 production of “Where There’s a Will.”
All roles are non-paying.
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.
Please bring an acting resume or be ready to list past roles, along with a current headshot or current photo of you that we may keep.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Audition Dates:
– Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm
– Monday, February 9, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Show Dates:
May 1-17, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Casting:
2 men, 1 woman, 1 unspecified – Ages 18+.
Overview:
Through a quirk of fate the bard is transported through time to the modern world, where he lands outside the home of Gordon Coleridge, a struggling playwright with a pushy manager and an estranged girlfriend! Up against a deadline with writer’s block due to an ill-fated romance? Who best to assist you than William Shakespeare?
Character Breakdown:
New York accents are encouraged for all modern characters.
Gordon (30 – 40s – Male): Moderately successful Staten Island playwright with a few published plays and some regional pro theatre under his belt, but still striving to get his big Broadway hit.
Will (50s – Male): William Shakespeare. RP (Received Pronunciation) British dialect preferred.
Al (40-60s – Any): Gordon’s Manhattan agent/manager.
Cassandra (30-40s – Female): Gordon’s estranged girlfriend and muse.
If you’ve been interested in diving into the acting world, then our auditions in Norcross are the perfect opportunity for you! At Lionheart Theatre, we put on a new production almost every month, and each month is different. You’ll have the chance to try your hand at a number of varying roles.
Lionheart Theatre Company is always looking for new faces to join our continuously growing acting family. Your level of experience doesn’t matter as long as you’re willing to learn and have fun. The right attitude can bring out the best in actors, experienced or not. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to audition.
The best way to prepare for auditions is to know your character. Yes, memorizing lines is important, but understanding who you are portraying is what turns a good actor into something great. Take the time to sit down and research your character. What’s their background? What motivates them? How do they change throughout the play? As you learn more, try to apply this knowledge to your lines.
You can also work on your lines with a friend or family member. Don’t just read the lines aloud; try to make them come to life. Exaggerate your emotions, and keep your facial expressions in mind. If you can find a way to connect with the character, don’t be afraid to let it show! All of these efforts will translate well into your audition.
Lastly, be sure to work on your confidence. Every actor starts somewhere, so even if you have no experience at all, walk into your audition with your head held high. Chances are, doing so will help you shake some of those audition nerves.