Boris Borisovich's Wonder Tales

Folklore adapted by Brian R. Johnson

Directed by Brian R. Johnson

Classic Old World tales of Baba Yaga, the fair Vasilia, the dread Tsar, the wicked stepmother, and the dashing Prince.

Produced by Madison Shakespeare Company at Madison Country Day School, 5606 River Rd, Waunakee WI

Performances: July 24 - August 2, 2026

Performance Times:
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 31
August 1
August 2

Ticket Prices: TBA

Call TBA for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

3/27/2026
3/28/2026
3/29/2026

Sign up to audition March 27-29 for Madison Shakespeare Company's Summer 2026 productions:

July 24-August 2: Boris Borisovich's Wonder Tales, directed by Brian R. Johnson

Candidates may be asked to present one short memorized monologue. Criteria will be provided in candidate appointment schedule email.

All candidates may be asked to participate in scene readings. Scene selections will be available shortly.

Video submissions are permitted from out-of-town participants who expect to be in the Madison area during rehearsal and performance but cannot attend auditions. MSC does not provide housing.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of June 22, 2026.

Auditions are at Glenwood Moravian Church, 725 Gilmore St. in Madison in the Fellowship room. Enter the building through the south (downhill) entrance near the Office sign and proceed straight ahead and up short steps to Fellowship.

Wonder Tales character descriptions: madisonshakespeare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MSC-Wonder-Tales-Character-Descriptions.pdf