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KORDA AUDITIONS FOR ROMEO & JULIET
KORDA AUDITIONS FOR ​ROMEO & JULIET Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Jeremy Burke Produced by Tracey Atin...
KORDA AUDITIONS FOR ​ROMEO & JULIET
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Burke
Produced by Tracey Atin
AUDITION DATES & TIME
Tuesday, January 17
and Wednesday, January 18, 2023
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days

RSVP PLEASE
To book your audition slot, please email Tracey Atin at traceyatin@hotmail.com, or call 519-562-3394

AUDITION LOCATION
The Kordazone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street, Windsor, ON.

WHAT TO PREPARE & EXPECT
-You are asked to prepare and perform any Shakespeare monologue or sonnet.
-You may be asked to perform this piece more than once, implementing direction and notes given during the audition.
-It is preferred that the piece is memorized, but should you need – someone can be on-book if you bring a copy of the text.
-You will not be auditioning for a specific role, but expect conversation about the roles, the play, and/or theatre in general.

THINK YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, OR HAVE A QUESTION?
Email Tracey Atin at traceyatin@hotmail.com, or call 519-562-3394.

COVID-19 NOTE
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to play a major part in our lives, following current health restrictions, and with safety remaining of top concern, all those auditioning, and all those selected for cast roles and crew positions must be Fully-Vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by public health guidelines.

SHOW SYNOPSIS & OUR PRODUCTION
In William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, the inspired playwright creates a violent world in which two young people fall in love. Their families do not merely disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud that makes this union treacherous. The pair of star-crossed lovers are doomed from their love-at-first-sight meeting, to their final devastating union. Despite the death-filled setting, this tale of woe has become one of the greatest love stories of all time. Its exquisite language, enduring themes, compelling characters and raw emotion make it easy for audiences to fall into the world of these young lovers even as they meet their untimely fate. It is the play that gave us the lines, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” and “My only love sprung from my only hate!” Young performing artist and Korda player Jeremy Burke directs the tale, fresh off a season of compelling performances that included his Spring Awakening haunting portrayal of another youth caught in a web of inner turmoil and at odds with the world around him. Of Romeo & Juliet, Burke says, “In Shakespeare’s most (in)famous tale of star-crossed lovers, young love blooms through the cracks of a generational feud. It is not Romeo or Juliet’s war to fight. They were forced into the feud by an older generation. Now their own young love and recklessness is their only hope against it.”

AVAILABLE ROLES
The following roles will be cast:
-Romeo
-Juliet
-Benvolio
-Tybalt
-Mercutio
-Gregory
-Nurse
-Paris
-Capulet
-Montague
-Prince
-Messenger
**NOTE: We will be casting based on talent, audition performance, and skill. All ethnicities, body types, gender identities etc. will be considered and are welcome and encouraged to attend.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – Opening Night.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. – Matinee.
Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – Pay-What-You-Can
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. – Matinee
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. – Closing Night.
**NOTE: There is a possibility of an additional daytime performance for high schools.

REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES
A rehearsal schedule will be set once the show is cast.
Candidates should expect that rehearsals will take place at least twice a week, until tech week.
HONORARIUMS
Should the show perform well, and surpass expenses, an honorarium will be offered to cast and crew.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU SOON!!! – Jeremy and Tracey