Job: Watford. Looking for Actor 18-30 Years old to play ‘Tybalt / Servant’ for ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Adaptation
About the Project /Job:
Casting Call - “Romeo and Juliet" - by William Shakespeare, adapted by Jo Emery
Play Synopsis: “Two households, both alike in dignity, In this fair city, where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean”.
Two powerful and violent “Underworld” families, the Capulets and the Montagues, operate their nefarious shady business on the streets of the City, divided by bitter hatred in their struggle to keep the upper hand. Unbeknownst to them, Romeo, Montague’s son, and Juliet, Capulet’s daughter, have fallen hopelessly in love, contradicting their parent’s wishes. When the venomous rivalry between these two clans erupts once too often, it sets off a tragic chain reaction of events, leading to fatal and heartbreaking consequences for their beloved children, and uniting the warring families in final and grief-stricken peace. An abridged, 100-minute modern adaptation of the classic Shakespeare tragedy, of the famous “two star-crossed Lovers”, Romeo and Juliet.
Please note this production contains scenes of suicide, death, violence, scenes of a sexual nature, and the use of flick knives. Recommended for ages 14+. Running time approx 1 hr 50 mins including 20 minute interval.
Role:
Tybalt / Servant
Playing age - 18-30.
Male.
Any ethnicity
A Capulet, Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Vain, is fashionable, and extremely sensitive to the slightest insult, he becomes aggressive and violent when he feels his pride has been injured. Always itching to fight anyone from the hated house of Montagues. He kills Mercutio and is subsequently killed by Romeo. The servant takes the letter from Capulet about the Ball to Romeo for him to read.
Location & Date:
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 2JP
Watford, England
Audition:
To be held on Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd November at 7:45pm.
Play Date: April 16th Tuesday to 20th Saturday, 2024.
Job Rate:
Unpaid
How to Take Part:
Please send us your showreel.
If you meet the above criteria, please apply today via your profile. Please attach recent photos and also write your name, age, location, and contact details with your application. - C
