Audition for "Pericles" September 8

The Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College calls for students, employees, and actors from the community to audition for its fall production of William Shakespeare's Pericles on Tuesday, September 8, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm, at the Harris Center for the Arts in the Drama Lab (PAC-1170). Auditions are by appointment only, and all skill levels are encouraged to audition. Callbacks will be held by invitation only September 9-10.

About the Production

The Falcons Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College sets sail on a thrilling maritime odyssey with William Shakespeare's Pericles, a play bursting with tempestuous seas, daring escapes, and epic quests for love and family. Follow the noble Prince Pericles as he braves storms, shipwrecks, and treacherous waters across exotic lands, encountering pirates, lost daughters, and miraculous reunions. This sea-faring adventure blends romance, danger, and resilience, inviting audiences to embark on a voyage where fate and fortune collide on the vast, unpredictable ocean.

When

Open Monologue Auditions: Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 to 9:30 pm (by appointment only)

To schedule your audition appointment, please complete and submit this form.

Where

Audition check-in will be in the Drama Lab (PAC-1170) at the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College (view map). 

What to Prepare

You must MAKE AN APPOINTMENT by visiting the website and requesting a reservation to audition.

Monologue Audition: Please prepare a monologue from a play written by William Shakespeare (not a sonnet). This monologue must be approximately 90 seconds in length.  It can be of any genre: a comedy, tragedy, history, anything.  It must be memorized.  

Headshot and Resume: A resume of your background in theatre and a headshot are encouraged, but not required.  You may email these in advance to our stage manager if you want.

Callbacks

Callback auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm, by invitation only. Callbacks will consist of cold readings from the text.  Therefore, auditioners should be familiar with William Shakespeare's writing style.

Rehearsal Dates

Rehearsals will be from September 14 through October 29, 2026. Typically, rehearsals will be from 6:00 to 10:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. These days and times will be dependent upon the availability of the majority of players in the ensemble on any given day based on conflicts provided by the actors.  Rehearsal times include weeknights and weekends.  Minor and occasional conflicts with dates are permissible.  Be prepared to openly share the complete calendar of your availability at the first audition, at the first rehearsal, and at subsequent rehearsals if needed. Technical and Dress Rehearsals are Thursday, October 30 through Thursday, November 5. You MUST be available on these dates. No conflicts are allowed.

Performance Dates

Performances are November 6 to 22, 2026, at the Harris Center for the Arts.  These dates are not optional. Attendance is required. School excusals are available for conflicts with classes for performances.

• Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm
• Saturday, November 7, 7:30 pm
• Sunday, November 8, 2:00 pm
• Friday, November 13, 10:00 am and 7:30 pm
• Saturday, November 14, 7:30 pm
• Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm
• Thursday, November 19,  7:30 pm
• Friday, November 20, 10:00 am and 7:30 pm
• Saturday, November 21, 7:30 pm
• Sunday, November 22,  2:00 pm