Auditions will be held at Tallahassee Community College in conjunction with Theatre TCC’s Fall Auditions August 27 & 28 at 7pm:
This original production, crafted from the stories of Tallahassee residents, uses William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as a framework to examine racial divides in our city. This is a unique and exciting one-act play/production and we are seeking strong actors who are equally thrilled by this extraordinary opportunity.
Seeking SIX (6) Actors:
African American Female, 35-50, Elle, Juelle’s mother, a reserved but strong woman who raised her two children with her faith in God and Dr. Martin Luther King.
Male 18-25, Caucasian for the role of Rob – a bright, reserved, Shakespeare-lover who is a senior at Chiles High School.
African American Male,18-25, Tyrone, Juelle’s protective older brother, college student, has experienced racial discrimination and hopes to shield his sister from the same.
Male, Caucasian, 25-50, Sheriff Joe, local law enforcement officer, still recovering from the death of his partner, his premature return to work creates the play’s tragedy.
Availability: Rehearsals run December 2019 through February 2020. There will be evening performances Wednesday & Thursday, February 12 & 13; and one daytime performance Friday, February 14.
For more information, email Laura Johnson at laura@southernshakes.org
An abridged version of William Shakespeare’s story of a complex love triangle, where Hermia is in love with Lysander but her father wants her to marry Demetrius, who Helen loves. Into the woods we follow them, where we also meet an amateur acting troupe rehearsing a play, the King and Queen of the Fairies, and the mischievous Puck.
Character list
Lysander (male, 20-30) Loves Hermia and is willing to elope with her
Helena (female, 20-30) Friend of Hermia, in love with Demetrius
Demetrius (male, 20-30) Also in love with Hermia
Oberon (male, 30-60) King of the Fairies
Titania (female, 30-60) Queen of the Fairies
Puck (male or female, 20-40) Spirit, Oberon’s mischievous sidekick
Peter Quince (male or female, 20-60) Director of the local amateur acting troupe
Flute (male, 20-60) Actor, usually cast in female roles
Snug (male or female, 20-60) Timid actor, cast as a lion
Peaseblossom (male or female, 20-30) Fairy/Elf, part of Titania’s attendants
Mustardseed (male or female, 20-30) Fairy/Elf, part of Titania’s attendants
Cobweb (male or female, 20-30) Fairy/Elf, part of Titania’s attendants
Availability: Rehearsals run February through April 2020. Performances (including daytime shows) are April 15 – 18
with others TBA.
For more information, email Laura Johnson at laura@southernshakes.org
