Personnel:
Toby Leavitt, Executive Director
Rebecca Ennals, Artistic Director
John Western, Managing Director
Joshua Waterstone, Communication Specialist
Neal Ormond, Technical Director
Meredith Eldred, Development Associate
Pratiksha Shah, Production Manager
Maryssa Wanlass, Engagement Director
Submission Policy:
Actors may send a headshot and resume to the attention of Rebecca Ennals, Artistic Director, at auditions@sfshakes.org. Please keep in mind that the Shakespeare Festival is unable to process requests for auditions through the mail. Please also note that the Festival does not provide housing for actors outside of the Bay Area. For information on upcoming auditions, call 415-865-4434.
Theater Types:
Classical, Touring, Equity, Nonunion
Comments:
Mission:
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival believes that Shakespeare experienced in a communal setting - whether it be outdoors, in a classroom or in a theater - elates the soul, inspires the mind and unifies those who sit beside each other. For the majority of the audiences, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is the first point of contact with Shakespeare and the performing arts. Their programming represents the plays in their finest light, demonstrates their relevance to today's society, and inspires students and audiences to seek out additional theatrical experiences. By lowering practical and perceptual barriers, the Festival encourages broad participation in the arts and makes these artistic activities an active part of community life.
The Festival plays a vital role in the Bay Area arts community, serving as a catalyst for audience development by reaching thousands of people who otherwise do not attend live theater or may have never experienced it at all. The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to arts education, using its programs to foster a life-long appreciation of learning and the arts.
