The Center of the Arts is pleased to announce an additional opportunity to audition for its upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.

A recent change in directorship has been made, along with a change in creative vision for the production, and for these reasons another set of auditions will be held May 29^th from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and May 30^th from 6:30-8:30pm. If necessary, callbacks will be held on June 1^st at 6:30pm. Romeo & Juliet will be presented July 15th-24th on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

The show will be directed by McKenzie Wallace.

In Shakespeare’s most popular play, love acts as an undeniably powerful force in the lives of two determined teenagers. Romeo & Juliet tells the tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers striving to be together despite the vicious feud between both of their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. The fated young lovers must fight to be together, even if they must be together in death.

Some, but not all, roles include:

Romeo- lead, age 16-20, son of the Montagues, likeable and determined.

Juliet- lead, age 15-19, daughter of the Capulets, naïve yet courageous.

Friar Lawrence- male, age 30s to 40s, marries Romeo and Juliet, kind and understanding.

Mercutio- male, age 16-20, Romeo’s best friend, a strong individual and sometimes hot-headed.

Nurse- female, age 30s to 40s, Juliet’s nurse and friend, sentimental, and funny.

Tybalt-male, age 16-20, Juliet’s cousin, vain and violent.

Capulet & Lady Capulet- male and female, age 30s to 40s, Juliet’s parents.

Montague & Lady Montague- male and female, age 30s to 40s, Romeo’s parents.

The production of Romeo & Juliet will feature a fresh interpretation of this classic play. Without the use of a complicated set and strict-period costuming, audiences will be excited to experience Romeo & Juliet in a non-traditional setting. The Center for Arts encourages actors to come out and audition to be a part of a show that is sure to rejuvenate and revive Shakespeare’s classic play.

The Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College Street, one block off the historic Murfreesboro square. For more information, visit our website at www.boroarts.org, or call us at 615-904-2787.