For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (July 5 edition)

It may be a holiday weekend, but the Louisville theatre scene is certainly not taking a break, especially for fans of improv, Shakespeare, and theatre in general. Whether the shows are indoors or outdoors, open for several weeks or one night only, there are plenty of options out there. Check them out below.

Don't forget about the upcoming auditions. There's a few new ones listed, and quite a few shows have auditions coming up within the next two weeks. Get involved in the Louisville theatre scene through one of the links below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Shrek the Musical until Aug. 18. https://derbydinner.com/show/shrek-the-musical/

Gonzo Improv presents its July Show on July 5. https://www.facebook.com/events/404524630150364/

Improv 502 presents The Long and the Short of IT on July 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/1263515850494955/

Improv Anonymous presents Fireworks! on July 6. https://www.facebook.com/events/379983869290443/

Ongoing shows:

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Tragedy of King Lear until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Theatre Reprise presents Oscar and Felix: A New Look at the Odd Couple until July 7. https://thebardstown.com/oscarandfelix.html

Commonwealth Theatre presents Homefree until July 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/2445392058856658/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part Two until July 19. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents As You Like It until July 20. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Auditions: 

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana holding auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone on July 6 and 7. https://theatreworksofsoin.com/auditions?fbclid=IwAR3feh3uWRpbgaIyAuUzZaJzpZVyESHZBFTOV0bCXnCK-2_b5CAk51o8O9M

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Over the River and Through the Woods on July 13. https://www.facebook.com/groups/86751045270/

Hayswood Theatre holding auditions for The Addams Family: The Musical on July 14 and 15. https://www.facebook.com/events/2725617627468002/

Jackson County Community Theatre holding auditions for Picasso at the Lapin Agile on July 14 and 15. http://www.jcct.org/auditions/

Rush Trowel and Faith Works Studios holding season auditions on July 14 and 15. http://www.faithworks-studios.com/auditions.html?fbclid=IwAR3D1DyhhDqwQZ6VTolaJnF00Idmkg1HK_4NMTw67BE6SZTM_pzU3GbGtH8

Waterworks Dance Theater holding dance company auditions on July 21. https://www.facebook.com/events/2066886550280765/

Mind's Eye Theatre Company holding auditions for Songs for a New World on July 22, 23, and 24. https://www.facebook.com/events/2399870596727278/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for children ages 7-14 for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on July 29 and 30. https://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Derby Dinner Playhouse holding open call auditions on Aug. 23. https://derbydinner.com/auditions/

Louisville Ballet holding children's auditions for The Brown-Forman Nutcracker on Aug. 25. https://www.facebook.com/events/940614299626411/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1562373081552190