Events
Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It
Age: All
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710 publickplayhouse@pgparks.com 5445 Landover RoadHyattsville, MD 20784
Contact:
- Megan Merchant
- Megan.Merchant@pgparks.com
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Join the cast! Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks brings free, entertaining, and easily accessible productions of Shakespeare’s works to communities across Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. All acting roles are compensated, and performances are schedules at various outdoor locations from June 14 to July 25, 2026. Actors ages 18 and above from the D.C. Metropolitan area are invited to audition and should prepare a monologue from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Auditions are by appointment only and can be schedules by contacting Megan Merchant, Arts Specialist, at megan.merchant@pgparks.com. The registration deadline is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5 pm.
Join the Cast! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division invites you to audition for Shakespeare in the Parks Tour Production of As You Like It in Summer 2026. Each year, we present a professional, free, family-friendly production of a Shakespearean play, touring various parks across Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.
Seeking actors ages 18 and older who are comfortable performing outdoors. Actors must be available for rehearsals and performances between May 16 - July 8. Actors will also assist with packing up sets and props after each performance. Understudies may also take on additional responsibilities with stage management or crew roles.
Notice: We are casting non-traditional roles. CLICK HERE to view the full character breakdown.
Click here to sign up for an audition time slot: CLICK HERE
NOTE: Video submissions are welcome if you are unavailable for the audition date. Please send video link, bio and headshot to megan.merchant@pgparks.com.
For more info, contact Megan Merchant, Arts Specialist, at megan.merchant@pgparks.com.
