Auditions

Romeo:

Romeo is the passionate, impulsive, and romantic son of the Montague family. He is full of youthful energy, sincerity, and emotional intensity. Romeo falls deeply and quickly in love, first with the idea of love itself, and then with Juliet, with whom he shares an instant and powerful connection. The actor should be able to portray both playful humor and heart-wrenching vulnerability, moving convincingly between lighthearted banter with friends and the depth of true, tragic love.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 14-25

 

Juliet:

The only daughter of the Capulet family. Juliet is intelligent, strong-willed, and sincere, with a quick wit and a depth of feeling beyond her years. She transitions over the course of the play from innocence and obedience to fierce independence and determination. The actor must balance Juliet’s youthful idealism with her courage and resolve in choosing love and loyalty to Romeo over family and tradition.

Gender: Female presenting

Playing Age: 13-25

 

Mercutio:

Romeo’s witty, charismatic, and irreverent best friend. Mercutio is full of energy, clever wordplay, and wild humor, often stealing attention with his larger-than-life presence. Beneath their sharp wit lies deep loyalty and quick temper. The actor should embody charm, confidence, and unpredictability, while also carrying the intensity and gravity of Mercutio’s pivotal fate.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 14-30

 

Benvolio:

Romeo’s cousin and friend, known for being level-headed, peace-seeking, and loyal. Benvolio serves as a steadying presence among the more volatile characters, but still has the vitality of youth. The actor should be able to play both sincerity and warmth, with the ability to navigate moments of humor as well as tragedy.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 14-30

 

Tybalt:

Juliet’s hot-blooded cousin, fiercely loyal to the Capulet family and consumed by pride and honor. Tybalt’s fiery temper and aggression contrast sharply with Romeo’s romantic nature. The actor should bring intensity, physicality, and a strong stage presence, embodying both the menace of a skilled fighter and the passion of a young person quick to anger.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 14-30

 

Friar Laurence:

A Franciscan friar, mentor, and confidant to Romeo. Wise, compassionate, and pragmatic, the Friar serves as both counselor and facilitator of Romeo and Juliet’s secret love. The actor should be able to convey warmth, wisdom, and a strong moral center, as well as the burden of responsibility when the Friar’s well-meaning choices lead to tragic consequences.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 25-100

 

Nurse:

Juliet’s trusted confidante and caretaker. The Nurse is warm, talkative, earthy, and humorous, providing comic relief while also offering Juliet genuine love and maternal guidance. The actor should be skilled at both comedy and heartfelt emotional expression, capable of showing the Nurse’s big personality while also carrying the weight of her loyalty and loss.

Gender: Female presenting

Playing Age: 25-70

 

Lord Capulet:

Juliet’s father. Proud, authoritative, and concerned with honor and family reputation. He can be both affectionate and volatile, often attempting to control Juliet’s future for what he believes is her own good. The actor should bring gravitas, intensity, and the ability to balance tenderness with anger.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 30-70

 

Lady Capulet:

Juliet’s mother. Elegant, ambitious, and socially conscious, she is often more concerned with appearances and status than Juliet’s inner feelings. The actor should embody grace and refinement while also carrying the cool detachment of a woman who expects obedience.

Gender: Female presenting

Playing Age: 30-70

 

Lord Montague:

Romeo’s father. A dignified figure caught in the longstanding feud with the Capulets. Though less fiery than Lord Capulet, he is still protective of his family’s honor and deeply concerned for Romeo. The actor should convey a noble, paternal presence.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 30-70

 

Lady Montague:

Romeo’s mother. Loving, gentle, and deeply worried about her son’s emotional state. The actor should capture warmth and maternal concern, providing a softer counterbalance to the family conflict.

Gender: Female presenting

Playing Age: 30-70
 

Prince Escalus:

The ruler of Verona, responsible for maintaining peace in the city. The Prince is authoritative, commanding, and weary of the constant conflict between the Montagues and Capulets. The actor should have a strong stage presence and a sense of moral authority.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 25-100

 

Paris:

A nobleman favored by the Capulets as Juliet’s suitor. Paris is polite, well-meaning, and honorable, though more aligned with family duty than passionate love. The actor should portray charm and earnestness, as well as dignified grief.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 16-25

 

Apothecary:

A poor and desperate shopkeeper who sells Romeo poison. A brief but impactful role, the actor should convey weariness, caution, and the moral conflict of poverty forcing difficult choices.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 25-100

 

Gregory & Sampson:
Capulet servants who open the play with wit and bravado. They are lively, comedic, and eager to prove themselves in the feud. Strong comic timing and physicality are key.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 14-40

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Abram:
A Montague servant who participates in the early street fight. A small but spirited role.

Gender: Male or Female presenting

Playing Age: 14-40

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Peter:
The Nurse’s servant. Good-natured but somewhat bumbling, often used for comic relief.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 25-70

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Friar John:
A fellow friar entrusted with delivering a message to Romeo. His small but crucial role underscores the theme of fate and miscommunication.

Gender: Male presenting

Playing Age: 25-100