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MAINSTAGE AUDITION - ROMEO AND JULIET

Theatre Battery of Kent, WA is casting for ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare, directed by Logan Ellis. The casting director is Kathryn Stewart. The production is open to auditions for Non-Union actors, community members, and students and the base stipend for participation is $400, with additional stipends available for commuting actors.

To create a full experience of this play’s world on stage, we are building an ensemble of over thirty performers that will include professional actors, community members, musicians, dancers, and students. Actors will be considered for roles regardless of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, and/or disability, and we are seeking individuals of all experience levels, ages 5 to 100. High-school aged actors are sought for the roles of Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, Mercutio, and Tybalt. Casting is now open, with in-person auditions and workshops taking place April 28th, 29th, and 30th at Kent Station. In-person auditions may be recorded for use by the casting team. Remote auditions via tape will also be accepted.

Open Shakespeare Workshop (recommended for High School students) - Sunday, April 28th, 10am - 2pm

Open Auditions (email for appointment, walk-ups accepted) - Monday, April 29th, 6pm - 10pm / Tuesday, April 30th, 6pm - 10pm

Rehearsals will take place evenings and weekends in August, with performances scheduled to run Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from September 1st - 22nd. Rehearsal attendance will be flexible for ensemble roles. All rehearsals and performances will take place at Kent Station.

We are casting for the following parts: Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio, Benvolio, Paris, Nurse, Friar Lawrence, Prince, Lord Montague, Lady Montague, Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, Peter, Sampson, Gregory, Balthazar, Apothecary, Rosaline, Juliet’s Grandparents, Romeo’s Grandparents, Romeo’s Little Sister, Cooks, Servants, Musicians (playing live on stage), and Party Dancers.

To Audition: Email Casting Director Kathryn Stewart at Theatrebatterycasting@gmail.com to request an audition appointment or material to prepare for a taped audition.

Full breakdown of roles is available at https://theatrepugetsound.org/job_and_audition/audition-for-theatre-batterys-romeo-and-juliet/.

DEADLINE: Positions open until filled.

ACCEPTING RESUMES AND DESIGNER PORTFOLIOS

Theatre Battery is inviting Puget Sound Area designers (Scenic, Costumes, Lights, Sound, Projections) to submit resumes and portfolios for consideration for work in our 2024 season and future projects. Designer stipends for ROMEO AND JULIET are $900 per position. Email materials and contact information to theatrebattery@gmail.com with the “Designer” in the subject line.

Hiring for technical team and construction support

Theatre Battery is seeking local labor with moderate technical and carpentry experience to support our build teams in a part-time capacity for the 2024 summer season in the month of July. Work includes load-in, sound and electrics, paint, designer support, and miscellaneous tasks related to the creation of our installation theater at Kent Station. Work is on-site in Kent, pay is $16 an hour. Email resumes and statement of interest to theatrebattery@gmail.com.