open auditions
Gaslight Theatre Company presents ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare at the Scranton Fringe Festival! This production presents vibrant young love and intense rivalry in a timeless production that respects and makes accessible Shakespeare’s tragedy for new and returning audiences alike.
Maffei Theatre at King’s College
Audition Option 1: Wednesday, August 17, 6-8 p.m.
Audition Option 2: Thursday, August 18, 6-8 p.m.
ADDED - Audition Option 3: Monday, August 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
If you cannot make the audition slot but are interested in the production, please email gaslighttheatre@gmail.com.
Auditions Requirements
The director is interested in creative casting that will root the story in a realistic, modern environment independent from any specific time period, theme, or modern commentary. The script has been significantly abridged for time and some characters doubled to provide actors with substantial character work. Casting is flexible (so think outside of the box!) and will be determined by actor ability, chemistry, and appropriate pairings of couples based on plot.
Maffei Theatre at King’s College
Audition Option 1: Wednesday, August 17, 6-8 p.m.
Audition Option 2: Thursday, August 18, 6-8 p.m.
ADDED - Audition Option 3: Monday, August 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
If you cannot make the audition slot but are interested in the production, please email gaslighttheatre@gmail.com.
Auditions Requirements
The director is interested in creative casting that will root the story in a realistic, modern environment independent from any specific time period, theme, or modern commentary. The script has been significantly abridged for time and some characters doubled to provide actors with substantial character work. Casting is flexible (so think outside of the box!) and will be determined by actor ability, chemistry, and appropriate pairings of couples based on plot.
Sides will be available but actors are strongly encouraged to prepare no more than 30-45 seconds of the Shakespeare monologue of their choice. It need not be from Romeo and Juliet but please adhere to the length requirement.
Performance Information
Scranton Fringe Festival hosts many shows across several venues in Downtown Scranton. ROMEO & JULIET will be presented at the Theatre at Lackawanna College on three dates with four performances:
Friday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m.
COVID-19 Requirements
All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at the audition. At this time, masks will be required for all rehearsals but will not be worn during performance. Cast and crew must also take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the first performance. Understudies may be cast to avoid show cancellations in the event of COVID-19 infection. Periodic testing, provided by the Scranton Fringe Festival, may be required as well.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will likely be held in Wilkes-Barre, pending casting, beginning September 1. Schedules and conflicts will be collected at auditions. A comprehensive rehearsal schedule will be made at the beginning of the rehearsal process and followed closely. In addition to pre-scheduled rehearsals in the evening on weekdays (approx. 1-3 weekly) and mid-morning on weekends (approx. 1-2 weekly), the following technical rehearsals are mandatory at the performance venue:
Monday, September 26
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
Performance Information
Scranton Fringe Festival hosts many shows across several venues in Downtown Scranton. ROMEO & JULIET will be presented at the Theatre at Lackawanna College on three dates with four performances:
Friday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m.
COVID-19 Requirements
All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at the audition. At this time, masks will be required for all rehearsals but will not be worn during performance. Cast and crew must also take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the first performance. Understudies may be cast to avoid show cancellations in the event of COVID-19 infection. Periodic testing, provided by the Scranton Fringe Festival, may be required as well.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will likely be held in Wilkes-Barre, pending casting, beginning September 1. Schedules and conflicts will be collected at auditions. A comprehensive rehearsal schedule will be made at the beginning of the rehearsal process and followed closely. In addition to pre-scheduled rehearsals in the evening on weekdays (approx. 1-3 weekly) and mid-morning on weekends (approx. 1-2 weekly), the following technical rehearsals are mandatory at the performance venue:
Monday, September 26
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
About the Director
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Brandi George currently serves as the Artistic Director for Gaslight Theatre Company and has been a board member for ten years. Select directing credits include August: Osage County; God of Carnage; Next Fall; Taming of the Shrew; and As You Like It. In addition to directing, she has performed on stage in favorite roles such as Catherine in Proof, Annabella/Margaret/Pamela in The 39 Steps, and has worked in nearly every capacity of technical theatre.
She earned her double B.A. in Theatre and Mass Communications from King’s College, her M.A. in Communications from Marywood University, and currently works as Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations at King’s College. |
Getting to King's College Theatre
Guests can park in the Holy Cross Lot accessed from West Union Street and North Franklin Street (pink line). If the gate is down at the cul-de-sac, please use the call box for Security and let them know you visiting the theatre. You can then walk across campus (towards River Street) to enter the Administration/Mulligan Sciences Building. Once inside, the theatre is through the first set of double doors on the left.
