AUDITION NOTICE: &Juliet - Gold Coast Little Theatre

Title: &Juliet

Presented By: Gold Coast Little Theatre

Genre: Pop Musical / Jukebox Musical

Synopsis: &Juliet flips a familiar story on its head, imagining what might happen if Juliet chose a different ending. Driven by a soundtrack of contemporary pop hits, the show celebrates courage, identity, self-discovery and the freedom to write your own story.

Audition Date:

• First round online auditions due by 5:00pm Saturday 25 July 2026

• Callbacks: Saturday 1 August 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Callback Location and Address: NAPA Studios, 3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads

Audition Requirements: Submit a first-round audition video including:

• Approx. 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show or character

• One short monologue in the style of the character auditioning for

• Ensemble-only auditionees do not need to submit an acting piece

• Callback auditionees will attend a mover or dancer call

Audition Registration: Register for an audition

Audition Pack: Download the audition pack

Performance Dates: 12 November - 5 December 2026.

Performance Location: Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport

Rehearsal Times: Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30pm–9:30pm, Sundays: 2:00pm–6:00pm, extending to 8:00pm once rehearsals move into GCLT

Rehearsal Location: NAPA Studios, 3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads

Then Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport

Performer Age:17+

Creative Team:

• Director & Choreographer: Kim Reynolds

• Associate Director: Emily Monsma

• Associate Choreographer: Cooper Swain

• Vocal Director: David Valks

• Stage Manager: Di Morgan

Production Website: Gold Coast Little Theatre Auditions

Other information:

• Questions: juliet@gclt.com.au

• Early submissions are encouraged.

• Cast members will be required to follow the production’s Safe Space Policy.

• All cast must be available for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances. Availability may affect casting.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Juliet (female-presenting, early 20s) Pop soprano with strong belt. Fierce, passionate and full of life. A dynamic leader with humour, strength and emotional depth.

• Anne Hathaway (female-presenting, mid 30s–40s) Mezzo with strong belt. Smart, grounded and modern. Offers perspective, wit and emotional clarity as she co-authors Juliet’s new journey.

• William Shakespeare (male-presenting, mid 30s–40s) High baritone/tenor. Confident, theatrical and frequently outshone by others. Blends ego with vulnerability.

• Angelique (female-presenting, 35+) Mezzo with strong belt. Juliet’s nurse; bold, confident, flirtatious and warm, with strong comedic timing.

• May (non-binary/gender diverse, early 20s) Flexible voice type. Warm, thoughtful and self-assured. Explores identity, love and belonging with quiet strength.

• François (male-presenting, 20s–30s) Tenor. Earnest, kind-hearted and awkward. Finds courage through connection and self-expression.

• Lance (male-presenting, 35+) Baritone. François’s father. Traditional and proud, but with a soft centre and openness to change.

• Romeo (male-presenting, 20s–30s) Tenor. Charismatic, flamboyant and full of himself. A comic romantic lead with swagger and big personality.

• Shakespeare’s Players (all gender presentations, all voice types, 17+) A versatile ensemble who shape the worlds of the production through movement, vocals and storytelling.