Auditions slated for ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’

Show directors Charlie Winton and Wes Campbell will hold open auditions for the upcoming Community Playhouse, Inc. production of the Ken Ludwig comedy ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ today at 2 p.m. and tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the South Jackson Civic Center in Tullahoma. Parts are available for eight men and four women, plus extras.

The story takes place in 1934 Hollywood during the filming of Max Reinhart’s movie ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Shakespeare’s ‘Oberon’ and ‘Puck’ magically appear on the set and are soon ushered onto the silver screen to play themselves. Soon blond bombshells, movie moguls, and others are thrown into loopy love triangles with the help of a feisty flower. A host of famous personalities such as Groucho Marx, Mickey Rooney and Jimmy Cagney make an appearance in this fast and entertaining comedy of errors.

Audition participants are requested to bring a wallet-size snapshot. Audition materials will be provided. For more information call (931) 454-0020 or send an email to [email protected]. Production dates for “Shakespeare in Hollywood” are slated for Oct. 12, 13, 14, 19, and 20. For show reservations, call (931) 581-7767 or email [email protected].