Romeo & Juliet Auditions

In-Person Auditions
Tuesday, April 8th & Wednesday, April 9th
6:30 - 10pm

At The Hofheimer Theatre at Virginia Wesleyan University (5817 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455)

Video submissions will be accepted until 5pm Friday, April 11th. 

Directors: Patrick Mullins & Leila Stephanie

Roūge 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! All Roles are Compensated

About Romeo & Juliet

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. So, 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, 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!

AUDITION DETAILS

ROŪGE is seeking an array of artists from all kinds of creative backgrounds to engage in this unique outdoor production of Romeo & Juliet to be held outside at The Historic Lynhaven House of Virginia Beach. Please take a moment to use one of the respective forms below to be considered for the production. Equity and Non-Equity Actors will be considered

Please come prepared with

The side for your desired role [Sides Linked Here]
*If a side is not provided for the role you’re auditioning for, please select one of your choice*

and/or

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.

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.

Romeo & Juliet - Role Descriptions | Audition Sides Available Here

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 guy. 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 their first million before 20. Open to all Genders.

Benvolio - 20.  A follower.  Lives for the group. Full of integrity. Always out to help their 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.