Actors Ensemble of Berkeley (www.aeofberkeley.org) is holding open auditions for our Summer 2026 productions in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheater of Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Duffield from the book by Lewis Carroll, directed by Michael Sally and A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Michael R. Cohen assisted by Ben Prusiner.  Alice opens July 3rd and Midsummer opens August 22nd.  Seeking approximately 15 actors for each production, all ages, genders, races, and persuasions are encouraged to apply, and if you play a musical instrument, that's a plus.  More information on both productions is below.

Auditions will be in-person at LaVal's Subterranean Theater just north of the U.C. Berkeley campus, Sunday, February 22nd 2-6 pm and Monday, February 23rd 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.   Non-AEA/No Pay.  A small consideration for expenses is provided.  If you cannot make these times we provide the ability using the audition form below for video submittals, but this is not preferred.  All are welcome to audition.   Please fill out the signup form below AND sign up for an audition slot using the SignupGenius link which follows.  If you only sign up on the form you will not have an audition slot assigned and will have to rely on the waiting list at the audition location.   In-person auditions will be scheduled for 3 people in 15 minutes intervals,  please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time.  If you cannot find a suitable spot, we will provide a waiting list at the venue, though there is no guarantee you will be seen.

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We greatly prefer that you audition in person, but the option of a video submission is provided.  Auditions will be self-scheduled in blocks of 3 people over 15 minute intervals, please arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand.  Please prepare a joke, and a 1-2 minute contemporary comic monologue for Alice, and a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue for Midsummer.  Memorized material is preferred but not essential.  When you sign up, if you sign up for a block that has fewer people signed up, there will be more time for you.  Sides from Midsummer will be provided at the auditions.

Callbacks for Alice will be Sunday and Monday, March 1st and 2nd, at Berkeley Lodge #270, International Order of the Oddfellows, 2288 Fulton St, Berkeley, CA 94704.   Callbacks for Midsummer, if needed, will be at Temple Beth Hillel at a later date.  Readings from sides will be provided for callbacks.

The productions will be held in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheater, free of charge.   We will ask the cast to help solicit support for the production at the end of each show, and help with setup and teardown each performance.  For most performances we expect to offer refreshments to the audience, which will also be provided to the cast gratis.