Portland Actors Ensemble

Thank you to those that auditioned for Portland Actors Ensemble's 2026 production of As You Like It!

We had such a wonderful collection of talented performers this last weekend. Our director, Cindy McGean has her work cut out for her.

Thank you to those who continue to support Free~Shakespeare~in~the ~Parks!

Join Portland Actors Ensemble’s 2026 production of As You Like It!

Portland Actors Ensemble is holding auditions for this year’s production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It.

Portland Actors Ensemble is a non-profit theatre company, started in 1970 whose express mission is: “To bring financially accessible classical theater to Portland communities in a non-traditional environment.”

Details -
• All roles are currently open
• Volunteer non-paying positions
• All rehearsals will be held in east Portland, OR
• All performances will be outdoors in public parks
• The rehearsal schedule is April-June, weekend days and weeknight evenings, between 9 and 16 hours a week.

WHAT TO PREPARE:
You will be asked to read with others, from 2-3 sides of your choice, out of the nine found here: https://www.portlandactors.com/sides

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
Auditions will be in 10-15 minutes blocks.
March 21st and 22nd from 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Call backs will be on April 4th in the afternoon/early evening
You will be provided with an address after choosing an audition time.

VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Portland Actors Ensemble will not accept video auditions this round. If you cannot make the in person audition please email your headshot & resume to be added to our waitlist.

USE THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER OR GO HERE TO BEGIN: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EK01ijcfwCjzJNUMsW88Rf6BcbaUYodKhXMNIv6A2Uo/edit?pli=1

Looking forward to playing with you!

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Happy holidays to all the dear friend of PAE! We are grateful for you.
May you have much joy and warmth.

Here’s some levity for the season.