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"Love's Labor's Lost": Non-Union, Volunteer

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"Love's Labor's Lost": Non-Union, Volunteer

Audition Non-Union Volunteer

About the play:

A story about young people learning how to become adults before being forced to become them.


After vowing to avoid women, the King of Navarre and three of his friends have to host the Princess of France and her three ladies during a state visit.  The four men fall in love and decide to court the women.  In the end, the women must return to their kingdom for a year after which they will marry the king and his friends, providing they remain true to them.


Open Roles:

6 men, age 18-40.  (Some playing multiple characters)

King Ferdinand, Berowne, Dumaine/Nathaniel, Longaville/Moth, Costard, Don Armado


6 women, age 18-40.  (Some playing multiple characters)

Princess of France, Rosaline/Dull, Katherine, Maria/Holofernes, Jaquenetta, Boyet


We are looking for actors Who Move Well and EITHER Sing or Play an Instrument.  Members of all ethnic groups and all genders are encouraged to audition.


 FOR AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT:  Email your headshot and resume to: infernotheatrecompany@gmail.com.  Subject line should read: “Love’s Labor’s Lost/Audition”.  If you play an instrument, sing, or have other performative skills, state that in your email.  Submit as soon as possible.

Additional Info

Director: : Giulio Cesare Perrone

Playwright: : William Shakespeare, in a modern translation by Josh Wilder

Rehearsal Start Date: : 3/21/2026

Performance Start Date: : 5/23/2026

Rehearsal Location: : Shotgun Studios, 1201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, and Studio 12, 2525 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA

Performance Location: : John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre, 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley, CA 94707

Pay Rate: : Actors at Inferno Theatre are volunteers. To help offset travel and logistics costs, a nominal fee is offered (est. $450-550, based on number of attendances at rehearsal and performance.)

Audition Date(s) and Time(s): : Saturday, January 24, 3pm-8pm
Sunday, January 25, 5pm-8pm
Saturday, January 31, 3pm-7pm
Sunday, February 1, 3pm-8pm

Audition Location: : Studio 12, 2525 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA

Number of roles available: : 12

Will there be callbacks? : No

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