Kent-based Theatre Battery has an open call within Kent for performers of all ages to audition for “Romeo and Juliet,” its first classical production.<\/p>\n
“Our goal is to cast a group of over 30 performers in the play, including youth, teens, adults and elders,” said Logan Ellis, director of the company, in an April 10 email.<\/p>\n
Ellis said the production will include music, dancing, and combat sequences, and casting is open to actors of all experience levels.<\/p>\n
“We are specifically searching for local high school students to join us in the leading roles of Juliet, Romeo, Mercutio, Bevolio and Tybalt,” Ellis said.<\/p>\n
A group Shakespeare workshop geared toward auditioning high school students is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Kent Station shopping center, 417 Ramsay Way. Open auditions are from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
To create a full experience of this play’s world on stage, the company is building an ensemble of over 30 performers that will include professional actors, community members, musicians, dancers and students.<\/p>\n
Actors will be considered for roles regardless of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, and\/or disability, and the group is seeking individuals of all experience levels, ages 5 to 100. In-person auditions may be recorded for use by the casting team. Remote auditions via tape will also be accepted.<\/p>\n
Rehearsals will take place evenings and weekends in August, with performances scheduled to run Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from September 1-22. Rehearsal attendance will be flexible for ensemble roles. All rehearsals and performances will take place at Kent Station.<\/p>\n
To audition<\/strong><\/p>\n Email Casting Director Kathryn Stewart at Theatrebatterycasting@gmail.com to request an audition appointment or material to prepare for a taped audition.<\/p>\n