The Alcott Arts Center is marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death on April 23, plus the 452nd anniversary of his birth, by making plans for this year’s production of “Twelfth Night.”
Auditions will be held April 30 through May 15 for the “Shakespeare in the Parking Lot X” production.
Performance dates will be Sept. 10 through 18 at the Alcott Arts Center, outdoors, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Anna Jennings will direct the production.
This year, “Twelfth Night” will be a young-looking production, with a cast from 14 to 18 years old, according to Chris Green, Alcott executive director.
The play will be transformed to a modern setting at Illyria Boarding School, with plenty of pranks, high school drama and love stories.
Rehearsals are planned on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturdays, from July 9 to Sept. 3, and from Mondays through Fridays on Sept. 5 through 9.
Actors age 14 to 18 are needed for the play. Those who attend auditions are asked to bring a resume and a photo headshot if they have it, Green said. They will be doing cold readings from the script.
Auditions will be held at the Alcott Center, and will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30; 1 to 4 p.m. May 1, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. May 14, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 15.
For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org. The Alcott is not ADA accessible.