Auditions for The Spanish Tragedie by Thomas Kyd, Baron's Men, May 2 - 4, 2013

The Spanish Tragedie is an Elizabethan tragedy written by Thomas Kyd between 1582 and 1592. Highly popular and influential in its time, The Spanish Tragedie established a new genre in English theatre, the Revenge Play or Revenge Tragedy. Containing several violent murders and a wide variety of characters, personifications and dumb shows, The Spanish Tragedy was often referred to (or parodied) by other Elizabethan playwrights, including William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Christopher Marlowe.


The Baron’s Men will perform The Spanish Tragedie at The Curtain Theater in October/November of 2013. This show will be performed in a near uncut state, in period costumes, and with period effects.


Audition Information

The Baron’s Men are looking for men and women ages 18 and up. The roles of Bel-Imperia and Isabella are pre-cast. All other roles are open.


To view the cast list, download a free script or get more information, click here!


Actors should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue.


Please email audition@thebaronsmen.org to set up an audition appointment with your preference of a north or south date/time (see audition dates and locations below). If you are unable to make the Thursday/Friday audition dates, let us know and we will find an alternative time slot for you.


Audition dates: 
May 2, 2013 (North Austin location) – Time slots begin at noon with evenings available

May 3, 2013 (South Austin Location) - Time slots begin at noon with evenings available

May 4, 2013 – Callbacks – (Central Austin location)

Rehearsals will begin in late August.


Performance Information

Actor and crew call times will begin at 6:30pm. October 17, 18, 19; October 24, 25, 26; October 31, November 1, 2; November 7, 8, 9

All shows will begin at 8pm. Run time will be approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.


Crew Information

Are you interested in working as stage crew, or helping with costumes and props? The Baron’s Men work to provide a total experience. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with costumes, props, parking, vending, and much more. If you would like to help out, please contact audition@thebaronsmen.org and let us know what interests you.

Production for The Spanish Tragedie begins in May 2013.


Production staff:

Director - Cherie Weed; Producer - Katy Thompson; Stage Manager – Chris Casey; Make-up and Effects – Sarah Lee Schroeder