ROUGE: Theater Reinvented Presents:Romeo & Juliet
Directed by Leila Stephanie and Patrick Mullins
In the streets of Verona, the Montagues and Capulets are at odds, but they're trying to keep it under wraps. But, lowkey, the vibes are tense AF. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, link up, it's like the whole world comes to a standstill cause they are in love or whatever. But since their families hate each other's, it's only a matter of time before things get wild and turn into a total tragedy. This iconic story is the ultimate cautionary tale about how love can go wrong when you're from two rival families. Romeo and Juliet is comedy, satire, and drama all mixed into one!
ROUGE’s mission is to revolutionize live performance art, making it universally accessible and, in doing so, build a world in which the magic of theater can reach, enrich, and connect all people.
AUDITIONS
Saturday, July 6 at 10AM - 1PM
AUDITION DETAILS
ROUGE: Theater Reinvented is seeking an array of artists for the following roles:
Juliet - 20. Wholesome American girl. Earthy. Instagram Influencer. Hungry to experience the world.
Romeo - 19. Emo boy. Pines for unity and connection. Aspiring Filmmaker. Posts short films to tiktok/insta/etc.
Friar - 40. Youth pastor. Lives for others. Too much. Prefers books to technology. Open to all Genders.
Nurse - 45. Hired help. Honest to a fault. Endures Capulet. Worships Juliet. Loves to share cat memes. Open to all Genders.
Tybalt - 22. Bad boy. Chip on their shoulder. Probably an android kind of guyguy. Open to all Genders.
Mercutio/Apothecary - 26. Wild child. Has done it all. Will do it again. Lives for experience. Has an Only Fans that is VERY niche. Open to all Genders.
Paris - 31. Wealthy and on the verge of success. Power hungry. Has several tech based businesses. Made histheir first million before 20. Open to all Genders.
Benvolio - 20. A follower. Lives for the group. Full of integrity. Always out to help histheir adopted family of friends. Open to all Genders.
Lady Capulet - 45. Cougar. Appearance savvy. Always climbing the success ladder. Widowed. Linked-In Queen.
Extras - 18-25. Serve as party guests. Street kids. Apt to use any type of portable electronic communication. Open to all Genders.
WHAT TO PREPARE
1)A headshot & resume or listed document of your recent theater experience
2) One Monologue (not to exceed 90 seconds)
If you have a Shakespeare monologue handy use that. If not, come prepared with a monologue of your choice. Or you could tell us a story of a moment that changed your life. *Monologue options will be provided for those who would prefer a script*
To request an in-person audition appointment, please complete the
Romeo & Juliet In-Person Audition Form. You will receive an email confirming your appointment time. If you cannot complete the form, don’t hesitate to attend, all auditionees will be seen regardless of appointment sign-up.
**If you are not available for an in-person audition, but would still like to be considered, please submit the
Romeo & Juliet Video Submission Form no later than Saturday, July 6th.
LOCATION
Zeider’s American Dream Theatre
4509 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach VA 23462
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
1st Day Rehearsal | Tuesday – July 9, 2024
Tech | August 13 - 15th, 2024
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, AugusSunday, August 17th, 2024
For any questions, please email Connor Norton at Connor@rougeva.org.
ROUGE VA is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect the diversity each artist brings to the stage. We look forward to seeing the incredible talent that our community has to offer!
ROUGE: Theater Reinvented follows Actor's Equity policy regarding casting for both Equity and non-Equity contracts with regards to diversity: 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 submit.
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