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CORE ENSEMBLE 2025-26 AUDITIONS Twelfth Night

ACTING TRAINING
Throughout the rehearsal process, actors will study and strengthen core classical acting techniques, including:

• voice and breath work to strengthen the physical connections between the actor and the text

• movement work, including Viewpoints and stage combat with trained instructors

• Original Practices text work using the text from Shakespeare’s First Folio

• in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s verse; poetic techniques including anthesis, assonance, metaphor, and iambic pentameter will be studied and applied in performance

• focus on the actor’s creative voice in the rehearsal room; development of each student’s personal interpretation of the text and its relevance in 2025

SYT’s unique creative process focuses on empowering and emboldening the creative and interpretive voice of each young actor; each students’ approach to the story and its themes take centerstage as we work together to create new interpretations of Shakespeare’s works and highlight what makes them relevant to young people and audiences today.

REHEARSALS

Twelfth Night "Bootcamp" - December 1st-5th, 2025

Rehearsals for Twelfth Night begin before the holiday break with what we're calling a the Twelfth Night "Bootcamp", which will happen from 4:30pm-7:30pm from December 1st-5th, 2025! All actors will be expected to attend all of these sessions. This part of the rehearsal process will focus on getting to know each other, the play, character development, ensemble building, scene work, and more!

Regular Rehearsals - Jan. 5th-March 12th,2026

Rehearsals begin January 5th, 2026 and will be held at the Crane Theater. Rehearsals will take place Monday-Thursday between the hours of 4pm to 8pm, and Saturday from 1pm-5pm. Actors will generally be called to 1-3 rehearsals each week, and will rarely be called for the entire four hours. Actors are expected to arrive 5 minutes prior to call time. Please note that we can accept conflicts during this time, as long as we receive them far enough in advance.

PERFORMANCES - March 13-March 22nd, 2026

Performances will take place July 18th - August 3rd at the Crane Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.

TUITION

The Summer Ensemble is a tuition-based summer acting camp. Community-sponsored scholarships are available on a first-come-first-served basis. All actors invited to join the SYT Summer Ensemble will have the opportunity to sign up for financial aid!

AUDITIONS FOR THE SEASON 22 CORE ENSEMBLE ARE OPEN - SIGN UP AT THE LINK BELOW