Auditions for Romeo and Juliet a musical- All Ages, All
Backgrounds welcome!
Masquerade Productions is looking for new members to
participate in putting on a modern language musical adaptation of William
Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
Auditions will take place:
*The Community Room- Midtown Market Co-op* *July 23* *and
24th- From 5:30 to 9*pm
Please email: masqueradeproductions.calgary@gmail.com
or call: 403-619-3121 or 403-771-3913 to schedule an audition
The show will be presented the first 2 weekends of
November. Rehearsal days are yet to be determined (you will be asked at the
audition about your availability).
Please note: rehearsals will mainly take place in an at
home ballet studio/community rooms in the inner city area with a schedule
provided.
Roles Available:
Romeo: *A young man of Verona, always in and out of
"love", but finding himself wanting more*. *Tragic hero, strong
acting and vocal skills required (Ages 18-35, Tenor)*
Juliet: *A strong willed young woman who falls in love
with the son of her father's enemy. (Please note: this is not the classic
interpretation of Juliet as a naive young girl) (Ages 18-30, Mezzo-soprano,
belting may be required)*
Mercutio: *Romeo's best friend, Tybalt's greatest rival.
Carefree, fun, big personality but able to live up to a tragic end*. (*Ages
16-35, Tenor)*
Tybalt: *Juliet's cousin, the troubleseeker of the
Capulet clan, serious character with a suffering heart. (Ages 19-40, Baritone)*
Friar Lawrence: *The Narrator and peacemaker of the story, a man of great faith
and character (Ages 20-60, Baritone/Bass)*
The Nanny: *Juliet's caregiver and
greatest ally from the time of her birth (Ages 23-60, Alto/Mezzo, Belt)*
Benvolio: *Romeo's other friend, key player in the
lovers' tragic end.* (*Ages 16-30, Baritone/Tenor)*
Escalus: *The Prince of Verona, just and commanding,
hating to see his city divided. (Ages 23-40, Baritone/Tenor)*
Mrs. Capulet:
*Juliet's youthful and seductive mother, demontrates both extremes of passionate
love and hate. *(*Ages 20-50 Alto/Mezzo-Belt)*
Mrs. Montague: *Romeo's mother,
the matriarch of the Montague clan. Very outspoken and hot blooded. (Ages 20-50
Alto/Mezzo-Belt)*
Mr. Capulet- *Juliet's father. Easily manipulated into hate
and arranging his daughter's marriage (Ages 18-65, Tenor)*
Paris- *Juliet's conceited suitor, who is very passionate
about his "property". (Ages 17-35, Tenor*, *some high parts)*
Rosaline- *Romeo's former flame, unhappy about his new
found love. (Ages 15-27, Mezzo- Minor singing part)*
Steward- *The Capulet family's head servant. (Ages 16-70,
Baritone- Minor singing part)*
Maid- *The Capulet's maidservant (Ages 15-60, Mezzo-
Minor singing part)* ,
(All above characters have solo songs/lines but with the
exception of Romeo, Juliet, Friar Lawrence and the Nanny, all will likely be
required to participate in most ensemble numbers)
Mrs. Capulet's Manservant- *Part of the ensemble, and
appears to have an affair with Mrs. Capulet* (*Male, 18-40)*
Peter- *The Nanny's servant, bullied by the Montagues +
ensemble* (*Male, *
14-30)
Ensemble- *ages 8-80, any range*
