<p>K, I’ve heard people say stuff like “No 18 year old King Lears, please” for audition tips.</p>
<p>What about Shylock from Merchant of Venice, will they be like…um, you are too young?</p>
<p>I’m used to playing older characters, so I have no idea what’s wrong with it.</p>
<p>Desparate Scholar,</p>
<p>I think the problem is that the departments you are auditioning for want to see how you handle a role that you can realistically play. Here is a link to the Boston University audition information site that gives a list of recommended Shakespearean monologues. <a href=“http://www.bu.edu/cfa/theatre/theatre_admissions/bfa_performance.htm[/url]”>http://www.bu.edu/cfa/theatre/theatre_admissions/bfa_performance.htm</a> Maybe one of these would be a safer bet. With the competitiveness of entrance into theatre programs I would recommend staying with age-appropriate material.</p>