By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Alexzaiha Castillo

WHEN: Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will take place immediately after auditions on Tuesday, December 1. ALL Radford University students are eligible to audition regardless of major.

WHERE: Artis Center Black Box Theater, Radford University

WHAT: Caroline and Anthony meet under unusual circumstances. They must work on a class project about Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” poem. This is their lovestory.

SEEKING: Two actors comfortable portraying a playful, emotional, and close relationship. The playwright states, “The only essentiality is that the characters not be the same race.”

• Caroline – Sick girl stuck in her home. Slightly eccentric due to lack of social interaction. She’s ready to die but truly does not want to.
• Anthony – Caroline’s answer. Calming presence but can be snarky. Curious abouthis sudden companion.

What to bring:

• Bring a one-minute, memorized, contemporary dramatic or serio-comic monologue
• Bring a complete class/work/life schedule from January 11 through February 21.
• Bring a theatrical resume and headshot (if you have one)

Be prepared to answer questions regarding your comfortability with degrees of theatrical intimacy.

Content Advisory: This play contains discussions of death. One of the characters has an illness that prohibits her from leaving her home.

ANY QUESTIONS?  Contact Alexzaiha Castilo at arcastillo@radford.edu or Wesley Young at wyoung@radford.edu.

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Molly Hood

WHEN: Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. It is strongly preferred that you attend the first night of auditions on Thursday. Callbacks will immediately follow Friday night’s auditions, at approximately 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Artis Center Main Stage Theater, Radford University

WHAT TO PREPARE:

• A memorized 60-90 second Shakespeare monologue, in verse.
• You may be asked to read from the script at the initial audition.
• The best way to prepare is to read and know the play, and to dedicate yourself to presenting a well-prepared audition monologue.
• Bring your complete class/work/life schedule for January 19 through April 5. Cast and crew will have to miss some class on Monday April 5 for a matinee.
• Callbacks will consist of readings from the script.

SEEKING: 14-17 focused, dynamic performers with an aptitude for executing bold, clear acting choices, playing multiple characters, and who can take direction. Shakespeare is the Olympics of acting, so bring your very best vocal and physical self into the room.

Most actors will play more than one part. The part of Friar Laurence is already cast and will be played by Professor Wesley Young.

Other important show information of note:

• If you can play an instrument, please note this on your audition form. Some actors may be asked to bring and play their instruments at callbacks.
• Fights will be choreographed by SAFD Fight Master Robb Hunter.
• The characters of Romeo and Juliet will engage in moments of staged theatrical intimacy, including closed-mouth kissing, and some states of undress. The characters of Juliet and Paris will engage in moments of staged theatrical intimacy, including closed-mouth kissing. All actors should be prepared to communicate their boundaries at the audition and callback. Consent and respect for actors’ boundaries will be a foundational part of rehearsal and performance of any staged intimacy. All moments of intimacy will be choreographed by IC Robyn Berg.

The script will be cut specifically for our production, but a full copy of the play can easily be found online. The director recommends the online Folger edition, which is serving as the basis for the production cut.

QUESTIONS? Contact Molly Hood at mhood7@radford.edu