Auditions for Summer Shakes 2013

Spring is here. That means Shakespeare and Janus Theater Company auditions.

This year we'll be presenting Summer Shakes 2013, featuring an adult production of A Midsummer Night's Dream adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Hargadon, running August 30 - September  15. Also scheduled will be a student production of Romeo & Juliet adapted and directed by Hargadon and company member Sarafina Vecchio, running August 23 - 25.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 15, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court in downtown Elgin.

You can mapquest for directions and the location. It is located 30 miles west of Chicago.

The audition will consist of readings from the script. We’re seeking men and women between the ages of 20-40 for the adult production. All parts are available.

For the student production, we are seeking committed students between the ages of 14-18, who will learn techniques used by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Appointments for auditions are by email only. Please contact us at janus.auditions@gmail.com to request an audition time. A headshot and resume is welcome but not required. There is pay for the adult production.

ShakesPlay! Begins This Week

Janus Theater’s Artistic Director Sean Hargadon and Company Member Sarafina Vecchio is inviting local students between the ages of 8 and 18 to come out and learn about Shakespeare in a fun, friendly and fearless environment.


Starting this Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 7pm and continuing through the Summer (days and times subject to change) students can drop in when to attend a free workshop at the Side Street Studio Arts 15 Ziegler Court, in downtown Elgin.

"We want to introduce the humor, mystery, fantasy and history of Shakespeare to local students who may be “Shakespeare Shy” but still want to find a way to discover how fantastic and fun his plays really are," said Sarafina Vecchio. "Workshops will be different every time. Even if students have never set foot on a stage, but have always wanted to, this workshop will help them develop their voice, their movement and most importantly, their imaginations!"

Each workshop will run approximately 90 minutes and is geared geared toward introducing Shakespeare to students of all experience levels. Admission is free. 

To enroll or ask questions please email: sarafina123@yahoo.com or call 847-778-4779 and leave your contact info, your student’s name and their age. We will email or call youback with a confirmation. If you can’t come to the first workshop but would like to attend later date, please email or call. Come when you can! Just let us know ahead of time!

Students will be placed in groups according to age level once enrollment for individual sessions in confirmed.