AUDITIONS - Playing Juliet Casting Othello (Reading)
Schedule
Mon Nov 03 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
8212 Philadelphia Rd, Rosedale, MD, United States, Maryland 21237 | Rosedale, MD
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Show SynopsisIn this play-within-a-play, the New Vistas Theatre Company sets out to put on Romeo and Juliet with its multiracial cast. Wendy, the determined white director, has cast her long-time black friend, Georgia, in the role of Juliet. Georgia plays opposite Chris, the white son of a New Vistas board member. The nurse is played by Lorraine, a feisty black friend of Georgia's who has a secret yen for Chris. Dave, the stage manager, is the company's founding member and a seasoned Shakespearean actor who has serious concerns about the production. Tempers flair and friendships are strained when Jimmy, Georgia's maintenance-man boyfriend, tries to prevent her from playing Juliet. Issues of race, class, gender and nontraditional casting emerge as the Bard brings out surprising fears, animosities, love and laughter in this company of players.
Casting Othello. Fresh from a hit production of Romeo and Juliet, New Vistas Theatre Company tackles Othello. Chris is directing. Dave is cast as Iago, Wendy as Desdemona, George as Emilia, and Lorraine as Bianca. But who will be cast as Othello? Jimmy, now married to the pregnant Georgia, has grown accustomed to working set crew and being a blocking stand-in for the lead. Despite his lack of training, Wendy thinks Jimmy could do Othello in performance. The atmosphere is charged as Georgia and Dave vigorously oppose this casting. Shakespeare's controversial tragedy is deconstructed as the actors' politics, loves and friendships are put on the line. Approximate running time: 100 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission.
Audition Dates & Times:
• Monday, November 3 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
• Tuesday, November 4 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Please Bring:
• Photo / Headshot
• Resume or List of previous shows (if applicable)
• List of schedule conflicts
• Approx. 1-2 minutes monologue
• Script sides will be provided for readings
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
https://www.artistic-synergy.net/auditions-playing-juliet-casting-othello/
Characters:
Lorraine (Juliet's Nurse/Bianca)
-- Light-skinned African-American Female-identifying
Chris (Romeo/ Cassio)
-- (Caucasian Male-identifying)
Wendy (Director / Desdemona)
-- (Caucasian Female-identifying)
Georgia (Juliet/Emilia)
-- Dark-skinned African-American Female-identifying
David (Capulet & Stage Manager/Iago)
-- Caucasian Male-identifying
Jimmy (Georgia's Boyfriend/ Set Carpenter)
-- African-American Male-identifying
Thespians should be ages 18+
All Roles Open, Non-Union, Non-Paid
Director: Temple Fortson
Show Dates & Times:
A One-Night Reading and Talk Back
• January 31 @ 8:00pm
• Run time: 100 minutes + 15 minute intermission
Location: 8212 Philadelphia Road Rosedale, MD 21237
Click TICKETS to fill out the Online Audition Form.
Minimal rehearsals, some virtual.
Tech Nights*: January 26 - January 27
Exact rehearsal timing subject to finalized cast availability.
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Where is it happening?
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