Romeo and Juliet

One night in the basement of a boarding school where Shakespeare has been taken off the curriculum, four girls meet to read Romeo and Juliet. But what happens when they are caught by Matron and the Caretaker?

After the success of Alfie, Imperial Productions return to Barons Court Theatre with this original look at a classic, using an abridged version of Shakespeare’s text in a production which is influenced by both Dead Poets Society and St. Trinian’s.

This production will be directed by David Phipps-Davis, with Jenny Perry as assistant director.

The show runs from Tuesday 2^nd – Saturday 13^th June 2009 for twelve performances only (nightly at 7.30pm Tuesday to Saturday with Saturday matinees at 3.00pm). Rehearsals begin on Tuesday 21^st April and will be as listed below:-

Tuesday 21^st April 7.30-10.30pm

Friday 24^th April 7.30-10.30pm

Saturday 25^th April 9am-5pm

Tuesday 28^th April 7.30-10.30pm

Friday 1^st May 7.30-10.30pm

Saturday 2^nd May 9am-12.30pm

Monday 4^th May 10.00am-6.00pm

Friday 8^th May 7.30-10.30pm

Tuesday 12^th May 7.30-10.30pm

Friday 15^th May 7.30-10.30pm

Tuesday 19^th May 7.30-10.30pm

Friday 22^nd May 7.30-10.30pm

Saturday 23^rd May 10.00am-6.00pm

Monday 25^th May 10.00am-6.00pm

Friday 29^th May 7.30-10.30pm

Saturday 30^th May 10.00am-6.00pm

All rehearsals will be at St. Gabriel’s Parish House, Pimlico except 25^th April and 2^nd May which will be at Barons Court Theatre. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. All taking part in the show will need to be available all day and evening for both Monday 1^st and Tuesday 2^nd June for technical and dress rehearsals.

Auditions take place on Saturday 4^th April from 9.00am – 5.00pm and Sunday 5th^th April from 9.00am – 12.30pm. These auditions will be at the Barons Court Theatre.

Please note – there is no wage or fee for this show. You do not pay to be in it and you do not get paid to be in it. A high level of dedication and commitment is required from all cast members. If you know in advance that you will miss a significant number of rehearsals (say, more than four), please discuss this with the casting director immediately, and perhaps also reconsider your involvement in the show. All cast members must attend every rehearsal from Tuesday 19^th May onwards.

To book an audition, please contact the casting director at improdcasting@live.co.uk. Below you will find details of the characters you can audition for. When you book your audition, dialogue will be e-mailed to you.

MEN

There is only one male role:-

• Caretaker Plays Friar Lawrence. Playing age 40-70.

WOMEN

There are only five female roles:-

• Matron Plays Nurse and Apothecary. Playing age 40-70.
• 1^st Girl Plays Romeo. Playing age 16-21.
• 2^nd Girl Plays Benvolio, Juliet and Tybalt. Playing age 16-21.
• 3^rd Girl Plays Lady Montague, Lady Capulet, Tybalt, Benvolio and 1^st Guard. Playing age 16-21.

• 4^th Girl Plays Lord Montague, Mercutio, Lord Capulet, Friar John and 2^nd Guard. Playing age 16-21.

If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to get in contact: improdcasting@live.co.uk