& Juliet
Seeking talent from New York, NY
About the project
COMPANY DETAILS
Producing Org TBD
Luke
Sheppard, dir.; David West Read, book; Max Martin, music; Bill Sherman,
music supervisor; Jennifer Weber, choreo.; Max Martin, Tim Headington,
Theresa Steele Page, Martin Dodd, Jenny Petersson, Eva Price, prods.;
Stephen Kopel, Carrie Gardner, Jillian Cimini, casting dirs.; Neal
Buckley, Sujotta Pace, casting associates
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for roles in "& Juliet."
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
Rehearsals begin o/a Aug. 19; tour begins o/a Sept. 21.
Key Details
Seeking talent from New York, NY
Additional Instructions:
Prepare
one song from the Dropbox for the character you wish to be considered
for. All audition videos must be sent as a streaming link (youtube,
vimeo etc). No downloads please. Alternatively, you may instead sing a
song of your choice, in the style of the show (pop music) Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3rsk6hrp80ce
61ng2uhhz/h?rlkey=7ub2rl0ke1n1z6y. The employer will accept 126 video
submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of
the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a
confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information.
After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify
each member who viewed their audition.
"& Juliet" welcomes
diversity and inclusion across the spectrum of race, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion,
neurodiversity, body types and artists with disabilities.
An
Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is
committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a
policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive
model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all
ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with
disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity
Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
Character Breakdown
"& Juliet" (tour)
Synopsis:
The most famous love story of all time....Remixed. & JULIET is the
hilarious and fun-loving hit Broadway musical that asks: what if
Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she
decided to choose her own fate? Soaring with pop anthems from the
catalogue of Max Martin, including ...Baby One More Time, Everybody
(Backstreet's Back), Since U Been Gone and Can’t Feel My Face, &
JULIET is a riotous blast of fun and glorious music that proves when it
comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo...
Juliet (early
20s, any ethnicity). The overprotected daughter of the Capulets, limited
in her experience of love, but also an unfailingly optimistic
rebel-in-waiting. Juliet will challenge social conventions of female
modesty and decorum — not a docile, obedient girl, but a confident,
independent woman — as she learns to own her choices and love herself
for who she truly is. Vocal range: G3 - minimum top D5 belt, strong mix
to F5.
Anne/April (30s – mid 40s, any ethnicity) The
strong-willed wife of Shakespeare who doubles as Juliet’s best friend.
Older than her husband, and in many ways wiser, she is his biggest fan,
but also his sharpest critic. Recognizing the parallels between Romeo
& Juliet and her own life, Anne’s determination to see Juliet
persevere is deeply personal. As she writes herself into the new play as
April, we see the fun-loving side of Anne that she hasn’t explored in
years. Vocal range: G3 - top D5 full belt.
May (20s, any
ethnicity) Loving and always supportive of Juliet, May is a young person
discovering who they are in the world. An ideal companion for a trip to
Paris with Juliet, May sees an opportunity to start fresh, and finds a
newfound strength while fighting for a life-changing relationship. Vocal
range: G3 - Bb4.
William Shakespeare (30s – mid 40s, any
ethnicity) Handsome, famous, and endlessly aware of his own wit, William
Shakespeare is the jolly leader of his company of Players, until his
wife Anne begins to question his authority. William enjoys the spirited
competition that ensues, and brings a mischievous spirit to rewriting
with Anne, until it becomes clear that much more than the fate of his
play is at stake, and he is forced to reexamine his priorities. Vocal
range: G3 - A4 (or ideally C5).
Romeo (20s, any ethnicity)
Juliet’s first love is a notorious womanizer, in love with love, and
above all, a drama queen, but he is also a true romantic whose feelings
for Juliet go beyond anything he has experienced before. As he comes to
terms with mistakes of the past, he, too, is longing for a second
chance. Vocal range: G3 - A4.
Francois (20s, any ethnicity) A
misunderstood French musician with a playful sense of humour. Like
Juliet, Francois is inexperienced in the ways of love, and is dealing
with an overly controlling parent. Through Juliet, he develops the
courage that will open up a world of possibilities. Vocal range: C#3 -
F#4 or G#4.
Lance (40s – 50s, any ethnicity) Francois’ father, a
burly former soldier. As a widowed single parent, Lance only wants a
better life for his son, but the weight of his expectations is driving a
wedge between them. This changes, however, when an unexpected reunion
with an ex-lover restores the twinkle to Lance’s eye, and he is reminded
of the complicated nature of finding true love. Vocal range: A2 - Eb4.
(lowest notes can be a talk/sing if necessary).
Angélique (Nurse)
(40s – 50s, any ethnicity) Juliet’s confidante who has cared for her
since she was a baby and is closer to Juliet than her own mother.
Boisterous, bawdy, and full of surprising sensuality that has long been
repressed for Juliet's sake. As Ange´lique becomes the unexpected focus
of a reignited romance, she struggles, for the first time, to put her
own needs first. Vocal range: needs a minimum D5 in full belt (mix to
high F#). Lower notes can be character-y, talk/sung.
