"Romeo & Juliet" Audition for the Theater
Auditions for "Romeo & Juliet" show. Directors are seeking actors, please see details below. About the project: Experience the timeless tale of Romeo + Juliet, where two young lovers from feuding families defy all odds to pursue their forbidden romance. As passion and fate intertwine, their journey is fraught with danger, secret rendezvous, and heart-wrenching tragedy. Don't miss this captivating performance that explores the depths of love, loyalty, and the consequences of a divided community. Additional info: Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, and conflict calendar. Callbacks (if needed) will be held in person on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held at Upright Theatre Co. beginning March 1, 2025, and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday afternoons. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. PERFORMANCE DATES: April 4-May 4, 2025, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm. See the conflict calendar attached. To be considered, please apply.
18 roles
(To play 16-17): Son of the Montagues. He is intelligent, sensitive, passionate, rash, and idealistic. He loves with all his heart, but not wisely. Stage combat required for this role.
Romeo’s father and head of the Montagues. A distant parental figure. May also play Friar John.
Romeo’s mother and wife of Lord Montague. A worried parental figure. May also play Paris’ Page.
(To play 16-20’s): A Montague and Romeo’s cousin. He attempts to foster peace rather than violence. Stage combat required for this role.
(To play 16-20’s): Romeo’s serving man. He’s a dedicated servant and friend. May also play Abraham. Stage combat required for this role.
(To look 16 – 17): The daughter of the Capulet’s. A funny, naïve, romantic, impatient, and playful young girl. She is discovering the world around her.
Juliet’s father and head of the Capulets. He has a polite public demeanor and an abusive private demeanor. He is decisive, stubborn, and easily enraged.
Juliet’s mother. Married very young and a distant parental figure. She lost many children before Juliet and doesn’t know how to show her love for Juliet.
Nurse to Juliet. A talkative and caring woman that is very practical. She is like a mother to Juliet.
Nephew to the Capulets. Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Aggressive, hotheaded, prideful, and stubborn. He’s/She’s fueled by vengeance. Stage combat required for this role.
The Prince’s kinsman and Juliet’s suitor. Presumptuous, emotional, and has noble manners. Stage combat required for this role.
Prince of Verona. Young and thrust into a position of power. Seeks to keep the peace and swift in judgement.
(To play 16-20’s): The Prince’s kinsman and Romeo’s friend. Irreverent, bitingly witty, and bold. Stage combat required for this role.
A Franciscan friar. He is a civic-minded man that is often the voice of reason. As good intentioned as he is, there is also a self-serving side to this man.
(To play 16-20’s): Fierce servant to the Capulet’s household. May also play Watchman.
(To play 16-20’s): Fierce servant to the Capulet’s household. May also play Watchman.
(To play 16-20’s): Loyal servant to the Capulet’s household. May also play Watchman.
(To play 16-20’s): A friend of Tybalt. May also play Page and Watchman.
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