Special Audition Opportunity: Swamp Fox Players seek “Antonio” for upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
June 17, 2026
The Swamp Fox Players have announced a special, single-role audition opportunity for their upcoming fall production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
According to director Stacy Rabon, the production was initially cast in August of last year. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the actor originally cast as Antonio has had to return home for family reasons, leaving a vital spot to fill in the ensemble. Therefore, the production team is seeking a dynamic individual to step into this exciting role.
Audition Details
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM at The Strand Theater, located at 710 Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. All auditionees must enter exclusively through the front doors of the theater lobby. If you are interested in auditioning but are unable to make this scheduled date or time, please contact Director Stacy Rabon directly at [email protected] to arrange an alternate appointment.
Role Requirements: Antonio
The director is looking for the following characteristics for the role:
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Gender/Age: Male or Female, playing age 30–50.
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Traits: Athletic build. The character requires a “Han Solo” archetype energy and involves stage sword fighting.
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Experience: No prior acting or Shakespearean experience is required.
Audition materials will be provided on-site at the theater. Alternatively, actors are welcome to bring a Shakespearean soliloquy or sonnet of their choice to read. For those wishing to familiarize themselves with the text ahead of time, the script is available to read online through the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Performance Dates
Selected actors must be available for the full performance run:
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September 24, 25, 26, 27, 2026
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October 1, 2, 3, 4, 2026
About Twelfth Night
Shakespeare’s classic comedy centers on Viola, a young woman shipwrecked in Illyria who disguises herself as a man named Cesario. After entering the service of Duke Orsino, she finds herself entangled in a chaotic love triangle involving the Countess Olivia and her own shipwrecked twin brother, Sebastian, leading to mistaken identities, romance, and classic comedic complications.
