AUDITION NOTICE: The Taming of the Shrew - Outdoor Theatre Community

Title: Taming of the Shrew

Presented By: Outdoor Theatre Community

Genre: Comedy / Shakespeare / Gender-Bent Theatre

Synopsis: William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew returns — louder, prouder, and more chaotic than ever! This new OTC adaptation flips tradition on its head with an irreverent, cross-dressing twist that amplifies the play’s absurdity and wit. Follow Katherine, Petruchio, Bianca, Lucentio, and a host of mischievous schemers as love, disguise, and deception collide in a hilarious battle of wills. Expect camp energy, bold performances, and a whole lot of attitude in this wildly entertaining reimagining of the classic comedy.

Audition Date: Saturday 6 December 2025

Audition Time: 2:00pm

Audition Location and Address:Dragonfly Park, Warner QLD

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare a 1–2 minute comedic monologue (does not need to be Shakespearean).

• Be ready for cold reads from the script.

• Bring energy, bold choices, and a sense of humour — the production embraces chaotic fun and playful gender-bending performances.

• All female roles will be played by male-presenting actors, and all male roles will be played by female-presenting actors.

Audition Registration: Register Here (Google Form)

Performance Dates:

• Friday 13 March 2026

• Saturday 14 March 2026

• Sunday 15 March 2026

• Friday 20 March 2026

• Saturday 21 March 2026

• Sunday 22 March 2026

Performance Times: Evenings 7:30pm | Sundays 6:30pm

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Monday 5 January 2026

Rehearsal Times: Mondays – 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Wednesdays – 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Saturday rehearsals may be added if required)

Warnings: Mild adult humour and innuendo

Performer Age: 16+ only

Creative Team: Written by William Shakespeare, Directed & Adapted by Lachlan Boyes

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

(All roles are gender-swapped; flexibility and comedic instinct essential.)

• Chris – The narrator and improv artist guiding the story; quick-witted and meta.

• Katherine – The fiery “shrew” with attitude and intelligence to match.

• Petruchio – The confident suitor determined to “tame” Katherine; commanding and mischievous.

• Baptista Minola – Katherine and Bianca’s parent; exasperated yet endearing.

• Bianca – Sweet, charming, and cunning in her own way.

• Lucentio – Love-struck academic who goes to great lengths for Bianca.

• Tranio – Lucentio’s clever servant, always scheming with flair.

• Gremio – Older suitor; overdramatic and delightfully ridiculous.

• Hortensio – Another would-be lover of Bianca, full of charm and bluster.

• Grumio – Petruchio’s loyal servant, master of physical comedy.

• Biondello – Quick-thinking assistant to Lucentio.

• Ensemble Roles – Various characters, servants, and comedic additions.