CAST Student Auditions for Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT
Steamer No.10 Theatre is holding Student Auditions for
TWELFTH NIGHT
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jacqueline Donnaruma
Auditions will be held Wednesday & Friday, February 11 & 13 from 5:30-7:00pm.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Twelfth Night is a Shakespearean romantic comedy about mistaken identity, separated twins (Viola and Sebastian), and complicated love triangles, set in the land of Illyria where Viola, disguised as a male page named Cesario, falls for Duke Orsino, who loves Olivia, who in turn falls for Cesario, leading to hilarious confusion resolved by Sebastian’s arrival and a subplot involving tricks played on the steward Malvolio. The play explores themes of love, disguise, deception, and misrule.
Steamer No. 10 Theatre’s program directors are committed to building a diverse, authentic cast, supporting ALL students.
Young artists of any gender identity, ethnicity, and neurodiversity are encouraged to audition!
This production is primarily casting student artists
between ages 12-18.
Please note:
Limited roles may be available for young adults and adults with professional theatre or theatre education background, with the intention for these performers to act as mentors to students involved, and as such, qualify for a small stipend. In taking care of our community of students, participating as adults actors over 18 will be paid a stipend and asked to do a background check if cast in the production.
AUDITION INFO
AUDITION DATE/TIME
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 and Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:30-7:00 pm.
LOCATION
Steamer No. 10 Theatre
500 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Street parking is available on Western and Madison, please do not park in the spots marked off for police vehicles. You may park within the Citizens Bank parking lot (Western Ave) after business hours, but please take care to avoid handicap/unauthorized spaces with signage.
AUDITION DETAILS
Sign-in will begin at 5:15 p.m.
Auditions will begin at 5:30p.m and end at 7:00 p.m.
Students need only attend one audition session, though welcome to attend both.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Sides or scripts will be provided for students to read from at the auditions. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and secure shoes to move in.
Additionally, we ask that students be prepared to fill out any conflicts they may have Mon.-Fri. evenings and Saturdays/Sundays from
end of February through mid-May.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
PERFORMANCE DATES
May 1-3 and 8-10, 2026
Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsals will generally be held on Tuesdays evenings, Saturday mornings, with Thursday evenings added in late March.
Attendance is mandatory for Tech Week rehearsals April 26-30, 2026 (with one dark day TBD) and all performances.