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ELIGIBILITY
• Must be 17 years old by March 4th
• Must provide a complete list of conflicts at auditions
AUDITION DATES-
February 24, 25, & 26 at 7:00 PM
Please register for one audition day only.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin March 4th at 7:00 PM Weekly Schedule:• Wednesdays – 7:00 PM• Thursdays – 7:00 PM• Saturdays – 10:00 AM
PERFORMANCE DATES
May 1st & May 2nd
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
• Prepare a 1-minute Shakespeare monologue
• Choose a monologue from a play and character similar to the role you wish to portray
• Memorization strongly encouraged
• Wear clothing you can move in
• Be prepared for possible cold readings from the script
REGISTRATION NOTE
Please register for one audition day only. Once a day reaches capacity, registration will automatically close.You will select your audition date by clicking the corresponding registration button below.
ROMEO & JULIET- A Modern Y2K Beach Reimagining (Original Language)
PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION:
Set in a vibrant, sun-drenched seaside town inspired by early-2000s beach culture and Mediterranean coastal aesthetics, this reimagining of Romeo & Juliet places Shakespeare’s iconic lovers inside a world of rival social circles, seaside parties, balconies, neon accents, and youthful recklessness — where reputation, loyalty, and passion collide.
While the visual world is modern and contemporary, Shakespeare’s original language will be preserved. The production blends classical text with a physical environment that feels immediate, romantic, and emotionally accessible to today’s audiences.
The world of the play will feel coastal, romantic, and distinctly Mediterranean, subtly winking at the story’s roots as an almost–Greek tragedy: fate-driven, heightened, and inevitable. Warm textures, layered architecture, and open communal spaces create a beautiful environment that stands in stark contrast to the violence and division underneath.
At its core, this is a story about first love, identity, impulsivity, and the devastating cost of inherited hatred — told through a bold, youthful lens while honoring the timelessness of Shakespeare’s play.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Romeo – Passionate, impulsive romantic who feels everything deeply. Sensitive beneath the bravado.
Juliet – Intelligent, curious, emotionally brave. Grows from sheltered to self-directed.
Mercutio – Magnetic, witty, unpredictable. Humor as armor.
Benvolio – Thoughtful peacemaker, grounded and loyal.
Tybalt – Hot-headed, prideful, thrives on confrontation.
Nurse – Warm, blunt, comedic, deeply devoted to Juliet.
Lord Capulet – Authoritative, status-driven, controlling.
Lady Capulet – Reserved, shaped by societal expectations; struggles to connect authentically with Juliet.
Lord Montague – Protective and prideful. A parent shaped by the feud, trying (and failing) to keep control as tensions escalate.
Lady Montague – Quiet, watchful, and deeply affected by the conflict. Carries worry beneath the surface and feels the cost of the feud personally.
Friar Laurence – Well-meaning but flawed strategist. Believes love can heal division, even when his plans become dangerously complicated.
Paris – Polished, persistent, privileged. Genuinely believes he is the right choice for Juliet.