Un-Common Announces Auditions for ROMEO AND JULIET, 3/31

Un-Common is delighted to announce the first of it's auditions for this year's summer shows. "Romeo and Juliet" will be directed by Un-Common Alumni and Hofstra University Junior, Keith Pinault of Mansfield, Ma.

Likely written early in his career, "Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare's most well-known tragedies. The now-famous plot, concerning two young "star-crossed lovers" torn apart by their feuding families, has become a fixture of popular culture. The Montagues and Capulets have been mortal enemies for as long as anyone can remember, and violence still plagues the divided city they both call home. during an uneasy peace, the unthinkable happens: a Montague, Romeo falls for a Capulet, Juliet, and the two conspire to make a life for themselves, but the culture of hate that surrounds them is impossible to escape.

Using the backdrop of modern-day Belfast, a city whose old wounds still keep it deeply divided, this production seeks to bring out the youth and beauty of the play while making it relevant to a contemporary audience.

Rehearsals will be held in Foxboro & Mansfield, Ma starting in late May, 2010 and the show will be performed at The Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro, Ma from June 24 - 27, 2010.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday March 31st from 6pm in Mansfield, Ma with callbacks on Thursday April 1st at 6pm in Mansfield, Ma. If you are physically unable to attend the auditions please contact us by email or phone for information on presenting a video audition.

Auditioners should be between ages 16 - 21 and should prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue. Shakespeare (or any other classical text) is highly recommended.

To make an audition appointment, or for information on a video audition, please contact Chris Lowey at email uncommontheatre@verizon.net or call (508)698-3098 leaving your name, age, grade or year in college, phone number and email address. We will get back to you with an audition time and more details.