AUDITION NOTICE: Romeo and Juliet - St Luke's Theatre Society

Title: Romeo and Juliet

Presented By: St Luke’s Theatre Society

Genre: Classic Drama / Shakespearean Tragedy

Synopsis: In a city divided by a long-standing feud, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall deeply and dangerously in love. As their secret relationship blossoms in the shadows, violence, misunderstandings and impulsive choices build to a heartbreaking climax. This production invites actors to dive into raw emotion, loyalty, humour and heartbreak, exploring one of Shakespeare’s most iconic and enduring love stories.

Audition Date: Sat 13th December, 2025

Audition Time: 10:00am

Audition Location and Address: St Luke’s Church, 193 Ekibin Road East, Tarragindi

Audition Requirements:

Auditionees are required to present:

• An interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s sonnets, or

• A soliloquy from any Shakespearean text.

If you are unable to attend at 10:00am on the audition date, you may contact the director to discuss an alternative audition time.

Audition Registration: Email the director, June Balfour, at juneabalfour@gmail.com to register your interest and book an audition.

Performance Dates: 13 March – 28 March 2026

Performance Times: Friday evening, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening

Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals commence following casting. Held on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, Sunday afternoons

Warnings: Themes include violence, death, and suicide (standard for Romeo and Juliet).

Production Website: https://stlukestheatre.asn.au/index.php/auditions/

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

(Indicative – subject to director’s casting vision.)

• Romeo Montague – Passionate, impulsive young lover.

• Juliet Capulet – Intelligent, courageous and strong-willed

• Mercutio – Romeo’s witty, charismatic friend.

• Benvolio – Romeo’s cousin; peacekeeper with a good heart.

• Tybalt – Hot-headed nephew of the Capulets; expert fighter.

• Nurse – Juliet’s confidante; earthy, humorous and protective.

• Friar Laurence – Well-meaning priest who marries Romeo and Juliet in secret.

• Lord & Lady Capulet – Juliet’s parents; status-conscious, volatile, and controlling.

• Lord & Lady Montague – Romeo’s parents; concerned but less present.

• Paris – Nobleman seeking Juliet’s hand in marriage.

• Prince Escalus – Ruler of Verona, trying to keep the peace.

• Benvolio, Balthasar, Abram, Sampson, Gregory, Peter – Friends and servants to the Montagues and Capulets.