Equity Actors for Production of "Starcrossed"
Equity actors for roles in "Starcrossed". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The breakdown is provided below. About the project: This 50-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet is an educational partnership. Created for 11th-grade students, the performance combines the story of Shakespeare’s classic play with orchestral selections from Tchaikovsky's and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suites. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this educational collaboration that will bring professional theatre to students across Southwest Florida. Rate: TYA $658 weekly minimum Additional info: No roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: Prepare a brief Shakespeare or classical monologue of your choosing. First Rehearsal: September 2, 2026 Performances: September 9-10, 2026 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities,gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
Romeo is a poetic and romantic young man who has been prevented from marrying his love, Juilet. This role requires participation in combat sequences and staged intimacy (kissing).
Juliet is a determined and romantic young woman who must contend with the expectations of her parents and the desires of her heart. This role requires participation in staged intimacy (kissing).
Versatile with strong language/verse skills. Nurse is a caring guide and ally to Juliet. Mercutio is a fiercely loyal close friend to Romeo. Lady Capulet is Juliet's controlling mother. The Apothecary supplies Romeo with the vial of poison that ends his life. This role requires participation in combat sequences.
Versatile with strong language/verse skills. Friar Lawrence is a caring guide and ally to Romeo. Tybalt is Juliet's fierce and imposing cousin. Capulet is Juliet's strict and overbearing father. Balthasar is a servant to Romeo. This role requires participation in combat sequences.
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