ROMEO & JULIET Equity Principal Actors - Brass Jar LLC Auditions

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO - Chicago EPA (Revised)

Brass Jar LLC | Las Vegas, NV

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

LOCATION

Production changed. Breakdown is no longer Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member for MACBETH. Breakdown is now for ROMEO & JULIET.

557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60661

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Scott Griffin – Producer
David Hudson – Director
Lori Wolter Hudson – Director
Sean Graney – Artistic Producer

CONTRACT

Special Agreement. Three types offered:

• WEEKLY – $875.50, minimum of 8 shows per week
• CORE – $489.25, minimum of 5 shows per week
• PART TIME – guaranteed 2 shows a month or more at $97.85 per show

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Maggie Spanuello – City Manager / Local Director

OTHER DATES

Currently running – open-ended run.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ROMEO & JULIET for DRUNK SHAKESPEARE CHICAGO. See the full breakdown. EPA procedures are in effect for this audition.

Website:
https://www.drunkshakespeare.com/welcome

Questions:
jobs@brassjar.com

BIPOC actors and femme-presenting actors are encouraged to audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting Shakespeare monologues, one minute in length each. We would like to meet YOU through this text, so approach it in a contemporary way that allows your personality to shine while honoring Shakespeare's intention. Note: Please DO NOT drink as a component of your audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

BREAKDOWN

ROMEO & JULIET

We're on the lookout for an eclectic mix of performers, each bringing their unique flair and artistic prowess to our ensemble. No matter your background or identity, we invite you to apply for roles that interest and excite you. Joining our dynamic troupe means being part of a rotating cast, collaborating closely with the director to sculpt your character, putting forth your individuality, and spotlighting your strengths as a performer. It's a celebration of you! Here, comedic brilliance, a magnetic stage presence, specialized talents, a fondness for Shakespeare, and a fervent commitment to ensemble play are the keys to unlocking this exhilarating experience.

NOTE

Cast members are required to drink onstage approximately once per week. Strict drinking guidelines will be adhered to.

JULIET

Juliet: a luminous spark of youthful passion, transforming from wide-eyed innocence to fierce determination in the span of a heartbeat. While her family longs for her to be very demure, very mindful, her FYP may be full out Fifty Shades. Fiery presence, rich emotional depth, and an unwavering commitment to the thin line between comedy and tragedy.

ROMEO

Romeo: a hopeless romantic with a flair for the dramatic and zero chill. He falls in love faster than you can say “star-crossed,” and he means every word, every time. His FYP is an emotional rollercoaster: sad boy poetry, shirtless sword tutorials, and POVs where he stares longingly into the camera. Emotional range, comedic instincts, and the ability to commit 100%—whether kissing, killing, or spiraling in a monologue about fate. Charisma, charm, and sex appeal are a must, and should leave the audience wondering if they’re watching Shakespeare... or just catching feelings.

FRIAR / MERCUTIO

Friar / Mercutio: the chaotic philosopher and the wild-card poet—two sides of the same coin. Friar: high-minded wisdom with stoner energy; dreams of peace but might be microdosing. Mercutio: a brilliant, sex-crazed agent of chaos who lives to provoke, seduce, and stir the pot. Requires swagger, sharp comedic timing, and the ability to flip tone on a dime.

NURSE / TYBALT

Nurse / Tybalt: one minute you're Juliet’s ride-or-die, over-sharing, sex-positive confidante. The next, you're the Prince(ss) of Cats—furious, flashy, and ready to throw hands. Delicious split between bawdy comic relief and hot-blooded rage, demanding precision timing, physical comedy chops, and the ability to fight with both swords and sex toys. A dream role for a fearless performer who can serve up raunchy one-liners, then turn around and start a vendetta. Must be bold, dynamic, and ready to swing—emotionally and literally.

HOST / PRINCE

Host / Prince: the ultimate authority figure meets the ultimate hype person. As Prince, you lay down the law with gravitas and theatrical flair. As Host, you're the connective tissue of the show—welcoming the audience, steering the chaos, and making it all feel like a wild party with Shakespeare at its core. Stand-up comedy and hosting chops a plus, a slew of high-quality impressions in their back pocket, and the ability to hold an audience in the palm of their hand.