William Shakespeare, without saying a word, gives a quick run through of all his plays in a very special audition.
Acting
Roger Rees's silent reactions carry an entire emotional arc.
Practical Effects
Claymation Shakespeare has more range than most live actors.
Writing
Condensing 37 plays into visual gags is genuinely genius.

Director
Barry JC Purves
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Barry JC Purves animated this solo over four months, manipulating Shakespeare's puppet thousands of times.
The title refers to actors' dreaded audition phrase—cruel irony for history's most successful playwright begging for work.