What are the responsibilities and job description for the Romeo and Zooliet - St. Louis, MO EPA (05.16.26) position at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival?
DESCRIPTION
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
APPOINTMENTS
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CONTRACT
LOA
$889 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in ROMEO AND ZOOLIET (see breakdown).
No roles will be understudied.
PREPARATION
Audition will consist of sides. Sides can be found here: https://stlshakes.org/on-stage....
LOCATION
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
3333 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
Free street parking on Josephine Baker Blvd and Samuel Shepard Dr.
PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Tom Ridgely, Director
Colin O'Brien, Producer
Megan Gooch, Company Manager
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: 9/1/26
Tech Rehearsals: 9/15/26 - 9/23/26
Opening: 9/24/26
Run: 9/25/26-10/11/26
Performance Schedule:
Thu, Sep 24 - 6:30p
Fri, Sep 25 - 6:30p
Sat, Sep 26 - 2p and 6:30p
Sun, Sep 27 - 11a and 2p
Thu, Oct 1 - 6:30p
Fri, Oct 2 - 11a
Sat, Oct 3 - 2p and 6:30p
Sun, Oct 4 - 11a and 2p
Thu, Oct 8 - 6:30p
Fri, Oct 9 - 11a
Sat, Oct 10 - 2p and 6:30p
Sun, Oct 11 - 11a and 2p
OTHER
stlshakes.org
Video submissions will NOT be accepted at this time.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Breakdown
ROMEO AND ZOOLIET
SEEKING:
NURSE: Juliet’s nanny. A salty hippo who tells it like it is and would do anything to see Juliet happy. Also puppets:
VETERINARIAN: A mad scientist. Orangutan.
FRIAR LAURENCE: A wise old owl, who just wants to help two crazy kids out.
NOTE: The following roles are CAST
ROMEO (CAST): Our hero. A curious, playful, and good-natured prairie dog. Longing for connection.
JULIET (CAST): Our heroine. A carnivore, but, honestly, she’s just not that into meat. She thinks there must be more to life than skewering a carcass and longs for friendship and adventure. Grizzly.
MERCUTIO (CAST): A red panda. Romeo’s ride or die. A jovial spirit, a loyal friend, up for anything. Especially bamboo. Doubles with: FRIAR JOHN: In no hurry. Tortoise.
LADY CAPULET (CAST): Juliet’s mother. A glamorous grizzly, whose habitat is in the most sought-after locations. Loves to see and be seen. She wants to see her daughter happy, but in the right company of course. And lest you forget: middle aged bears have needs too. Doubles as voice for: VETERINARIAN:
SALARY
LOA $889 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
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UNION
AEA