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Singing Audition for "Romeo and Juliet" Play

Tempe, AZ, United States
ID: 577689Exp: 12/1/2024
$150/week
online audition
Description:

Singing auditions for the play "Romeo and Juliet." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: While the tale of two young lovers divided by family hatred may feel familiar, HERE, Verona is the WIDELY DIVERSE city of Gujarat, India (but still called Verona). After the time of partition (around 1952) it was a melting pot of religious, racial, and ethnic identities, including the ancestral Gujarrs, Africans, and Europeans who stayed following the violence. African populations migrated to western India for centuries, from Ethiopia and other areas of the horn of Africa. White Europeans who stayed included the English, Dutch, French, and Portuguese. In addition to creating opportunities for South Asian artists here in the valley to, casting for Romeo and Juliet is designed to reflect this rich diversity. Rate: Non-Union Only ($150/wk) Some unpaid internships are also available. Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: January 2, 2025 Run/Shoot: February 8, 2025 – February 23, 2025 Actors should prepare: a 1-minute classical monologue. Knowledge of Indian dance, a plus but not required. Some roles require experience with Shakespeare, stage combat, or both. Appointments are 5-8 minutes Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

2 roles

Juliet CapuletFemale18-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Hindu, approx 14-18 – To be played by an adult actor. An only child. Juliet’s incredible skill with language bursts forth in the few days described in the play. It is part of what the young lovers see and admire in one another. Must have strong experience with and understanding of Shakespeare.

BalthasarMale18-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Romeo’s servant. May be Indian or European, age 15-18. An adult actor.