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Casting Call for "Romeo and Juliet" Stage Play

Hunter, NY, United States
ID: 277203Exp: 1/29/2025
$300/week
Description:

Seeking actors for upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. Rate: Non Equity rate: $300 per week Equity rate: Guest Artist Tier 2 + media Contract dates are June 16th-July 28th (includes housing). Additional info: Seeking AEA and non-AEA actors for all roles. Directors strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, ages, sizes, genders, and abilities to apply. Directors care about your identity and they are holding consciousness about the stories that they tell by putting specific actors in specific roles. Directors will have gender fluid casting for this production and they encourage people from across the gender spectrum to audition. Callbacks are in person in NYC scheduled for Sunday February 23 and Monday February 24. Please note- if you are called back for the roles of Romeo or Juliet, you will be asked to join for a set window of time on one of the days. You will hear if you have received a callback by the evening of February 9. Entire cast & crew must provide proof of vaccination. When applying, please include a 1-2 minute Shakespeare or heightened language monologue of your choosing and your headshot & resume. Please indicate any instruments you play and your proficiency. Please also indicate any stage combat experience, particularly with knives, daggers, and unarmed combat. State "Your NAME - R&J SUBMISSION" in the subject line.

11 roles

JulietFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

An intelligent, sheltered woman in love for the first time.

RomeoMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

An impulsive, idealistic man in love for the first time. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

NurseBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sharp-witted confidant of Juliet.

MercutioBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A loose cannon. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

BenvolioBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Built to lead and born to support.

TybaltBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Proud and prone to violence. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

Friar Lawrence/As CastBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An anti-establishment holy person.

Capulet (Montagues)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Head of the household and upholder of traditional values. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

Montague/As Cast (Montagues)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Head of the household and change-curious. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

Abram/As Cast (Montagues)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Loyal member of the Montague household. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.

Sampson/As Cast (Capulets)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Loyal member of the Capulet household. Dagger/ knife/ unarmed combat experience preferred.