ShepardFest Auditions

Name: ShepardFest Auditions
Start: 2026-04-04T11:00:00-04:00
Location: APEX THEATRE STUDIO: World Golf Village

Schedule

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

APEX THEATRE STUDIO: World Golf Village | Augustine, FL

ShepardFest is an annual festival in the nation's oldest city, honoring the life and work of Sam Shepard. Widely regarded as the definitive cowboy of the American theatre, Shepard was a compelling and singular artist whose voice reshaped the modern stage.
To be presented each summer, this festival emphasizes education and artistic collaboration, partnering with university programs and Shepard scholars from across the country to explore his enduring legacy.
This is a fully professional endeavor, and all roles are paid. The season includes film screenings, a mainstage production of BURIED CHILD, and a reading of KICKING A DEAD HORSE.
We are casting “Father Dewis” in BURIED CHILD and understudies for all roles. Other roles available are the speaking male and non-speaking female for KICKING A DEAD HORSE. These auditions are also for consideration in future productions. Those interested in joining the acting company are invited to schedule an audition and interview slot. It is not necessary that you be a Sam Shepard connoisseur, but we would love to know if you have a deep admiration for some of his work. Questions may be directed to Mary Claire Branton at [email protected].
AUDITION INFO:
Please bring a headshot, resume, and 2 prepared monologues around 1 minute each - (1 comedic / 1 dramatic)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Strong emotional connection to the text of your monologues. Actors who make deliberate choices through voice and movement that translate story. You do not need to pick monologues from a Shepard play, but if you do, please make sure you have read the play.
TIME: Show up anytime between 11AM-2PM. There will be no cold readings.
PLACE: APEX THEATRE. 425 W Town Place. UNIT 112. St. Augustine, FL 32092. - World Golf Village
PHONE: 904-439-9954 (Call if you are having issues finding location)

PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL INFO:
BURIED CHILD rehearsals: June 22nd-July 30th
BURIED CHILD performances: July 30th-August 2nd
KICKING A DEAD HORSE - Rehearsals TBA
KICKING A DEAD HORSE - Performance July 29th
More information will be given at auditions. Videotaped auditions with a letter of interest can be sent to [email protected] with "Virtual Audition" in subject line.
ShepardFest Team:
Artistic Director – Raines Carr
Casting & Development – Mary Claire Branton
Branding Associate – Josh Andrews
Technical Associate – Tyler Hammond
Festival Advisors: Britt Corry / Andrea McCook