AUDITION NOTICE: Romeo & Juliet - VOX Theatre Arts

Title: Romeo & Juliet

Presented By: Vox Theatre Arts

Genre: Shakespeare / Tragedy

Synopsis: Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare is reimagined by Vox Theatre within the stunning natural surrounds of the Forest Lake Amphitheatre this September. Inspired by the celestial beauty and grandeur of Roman mythology, this evocative retelling transforms Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy into a sweeping theatrical experience beneath the stars.

Accompanied by an original score by Mark James, the production blends poetic language, dynamic storytelling and emotionally charged relationships with the thrill of live stage combat and swordplay. With a smaller, highly collaborative cast, performers are given rich and demanding acting opportunities driven by passion, connection and visceral storytelling as two young lovers fight for each other against the tides of fate, family and destiny.

Audition Dates: June 19th - 21st, 2026

Audition Time:

Acting Role Auditions

• June 20th & 21st: 9AM - 12PM

Vocalist Auditions

• June 10th: 6PM - 8PM

• June 21st: 2PM - 4PM

Audition Location and Address:

Acting Auditions - Forest Lake Amphitheatre

Vocalist Auditions - Upper Mt Gravatt State School Hall

Audition Requirements:

Acting Roles

Attend one casting workshop and perform:

• Two contrasting Shakespearean/Renaissance monologues

• One dramatic and one comedic

• Maximum 2 minutes per piece

Auditions include:

• Group movement and ensemble workshop

• Warm-up exercises

• Ensemble movement and response-to-direction activities

Tips:

• Memorisation encouraged

• Outdoor performance requires strong vocal projection

• Passion, purpose and playfulness encouraged

Singing Roles

Prepare:

• One classical piece in your vocal range

• Maximum 1 minute 30 seconds

• One original piece by Mark James in your chosen vocal range

Available vocal ranges:

• Soprano

• Mezzo

• Alto

• Tenor

• Baritone

• Bass

Audition Registration: Complete the Audition Booking form to register.

Audition Pack: Romeo & Juliet Audition Pack

Performance Dates: September 17th - 26th, 2026

Performance Times: 7PM

Performance Location: Forest Lake Amphitheatre

Rehearsal Dates:

• Sunday June 28th - Meet & Greet / First Rehearsal

• Sunday July 5th - Stage Combat & Ensemble Workshop

• Sunday July 12th - Photo Shoot & Media Day

• Sunday June 28th - Thursday 17 September – Rehearsal Process

• Tuesday September 8th - Thursday September 17th - Tech & Dress Week

Rehearsal Times: Rehearsals held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Warnings:

• Stage combat and swordplay

• Onstage violence and death

• Intimacy/kissing scenes

• Outdoor performance conditions

Performer Age: All performers must be 18 years or older by commencement of rehearsals.

Creative Team:

• Director - Rhona Bechaz

• Assistant Director/Intimicay & Fight Coordinator - Dugald Lowis

• Composer/Musical Director - Mark James

• Stage Manager/Musical Director - Maddy Simons

Production Website: Vox Theatre Arts - Romeo & Juliet

Other Information:

• This is an amateur production - no roles are paid

• Vox Theatre strongly encourages performers from diverse backgrounds and experiences to audition

• Cast members missing more than three rehearsals without disclosed conflicts prior to casting may be replaced

• Full cast availability required for tech and dress week dates

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

Juliet - Any Gender | Playing Age 15–22

Only child of Capulet. Forced toward marriage with Paris but falls deeply in love with Romeo.

• Intimacy/kiss with Romeo

• Onstage violence & death

Capulet - Any Gender | Playing Age Late 20s–40s

The fiery matriarch of House Capulet, constantly at odds with Montague.

• Onstage combat

Angelica - Any Gender | Playing Age Late 20s–40s

Juliet’s Nurse and second mother figure, balancing compassion and practicality.

• Potential intimacy/kiss with Tybalt

Tybalt - Any Gender | Playing Age 20s–40s

Passionate protector of House Capulet and skilled fighter.

• Potential intimacy/kiss with Angelica

• Onstage combat & death

Sampson - Any Gender | Playing Age Late 18–30

Hot-headed Capulet servant who understudies Romeo.

• Onstage combat

Gregory - Any Gender | Playing Age Late 18–30

Quick-witted Capulet servant who understudies Juliet.

• Onstage combat

Romeo - Any Gender | Playing Age 16–25

Passionate and impulsive son of Montague whose love for Juliet drives the tragedy.

• Intimacy/kiss with Juliet

• Onstage violence & death

Montague - Any Gender | Playing Age Late 20s–40s

Concerned parent of Romeo seeking peace amid the family feud.

• Onstage combat

Mercutio / Friar John - Any Gender | Playing Age 18–30

Witty and volatile friend of Romeo.

• Onstage combat & death

• Intimacy/kiss with Benvolio

Benvolio - Any Gender | Playing Age 18–30

Romeo’s calm and peacekeeping cousin.

• Onstage combat

• Intimacy/kiss with Mercutio

Abram - Any Gender | Playing Age 18–30

Montague servant who may play multiple roles.

• Onstage combat

Balthasar - Any Gender | Playing Age 18–30

Romeo’s loyal servant who may play multiple roles.

• Onstage combat

Paris / Prince Escalus / Peter - Any Gender | Playing Age 18–25

Potentially played by one actor. Paris hopes to marry Juliet; Prince Escalus attempts to maintain peace in Verona; Peter is a lively Capulet servant.

• Paris includes onstage combat & death