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Tour is about development of the actor's skills and the responsibility to the audience through a commitment to excellence. It is often difficult and strenuous, but it is also incredibly rewarding and even life-changing. Touring with National Players is one theatrical outlet where you have the opportunity to present plays to people who might not ordinarily experience theatre, to be an integral part of an ensemble, to become fully immersed in all aspects of the production for an extended period of time, and to grow as an individual as well as a performer. A firm commitment to these goals make a National Players tour an experience that will stay with you professionally and personally. If you are interested in auditioning for National Players, you must be a non-equity actor who has completed a post-high school academic experience (i.e. college degree or certificate program). Casting for our 64th Annual Tour with Romeo and Juliet and Animal Farm will begin in January 2012. Check below for the audition location nearest you. Olney Theatre Center 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd Olney, MD 20832 Actors Hall January 13th, 2012 1pm-6pm American University Katzen Studio Theatre 4400 Massachusets Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 January 21st, 2012 1pm-5pm Catholic University 4120 Harewood Rd. NE Washington, DC 20064 Hartke Theatre, Rm. 202 January 28, 2012 1-5pm George Washington University 800 21st Street Northwest The Leggette Room on the 2nd Floor of The Marvin Center March 3rd, 2012 1pm-6pm South Eastern Theatre Conference March 7-11, 2012 Chattanooga, Tennessee http://www.setc.org/auditions/spring.php United Professional Theatre Auditions Memphis, TN February 3-6, 2012 http://www.upta.org/ Boston University College of Fine Arts 855 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215 Room 102 March 24th, 2012 12pm-6pm To schedule an audition slot for Olney Theatre Center, American University, George Washington University, or Boston University please contact Michael Kelly at mkelly@olneytheatre.org or call 301-924-4485 x143 Please prepare one Shakespeare and one contemporary monologue.
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  All programs at Olney Theatre Center are made possible by support from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County; the Maryland State Department of Education; and the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of Maryland and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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The National Players has existed since 1949 as a bridge for young actors who, after completing an academic experience, are eager to find pathways into the professional arena. Tour gives actors opportunities and experiences that enable them to explore and develop their craft, as well as to share their love of theatre with audiences of all ages. The company's focus in rehearsal is clarity of storytelling while using classical text as a platform for their development as actors. This cultivates a spirit of exploration, discovery, and trust. Once on the road, the company is responsible for ALL aspects of the repertory.