Shakespeare in the Zoos: Romeo & Zooliet
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is now accepting video auditions from equity and non-equity members for the 2025 Shakespeare in the Zoos production, Romeo & Zooliet, written by Jennifer Joan Thompson, directed by Tom Ridgely, and adapted from the award-winning graphic novel The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet by Ian Lendler.
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Virtual submissions open now. In-person auditions and callbacks for video submissions will be held on May 27 at 3333 Washington Ave St. Louis, MO 63103 from 9 am to 5pm. Please note, we will break for lunch from 12pm to 1pm.
Please note, housing is not included in the actor contract.
- Rehearsals begins: June 10, 2025
- Performances: July 8 – August 17 (Every evening, excluding Mondays)
ACTOR BREAKDOWN
- MERCUTIO: A red panda. Romeo’s ride or die. A jovial spirit, a loyal friend, up for
anything. Especially bamboo. - TYBALT: Juliet’s cousin. Fearsome, regal, king of the jungle. He is a tiger, and he wants
you to know it. - PRINCE ESCALUS: The law-and-order ruler of Zoorona. Masterful with a ball trick. Sea
lion. - ROMEO: Our hero. A curious, playful, and good-natured prairie dog. Longing for
connection. - PARIS: An unsuitable suitor. Looking for a way to improve his position. Does he…feel a
little something for Lady Cap? Maybe. A Crocodile. Cold hands. - FRIAR LAURENCE: A wise old owl, who just wants to help two crazy kids out.
- FRIAR JOHN: In no hurry. Tortoise.
- VETERINARIAN: A mad scientist. Orangutan.
AUDITION PROCESS
To sign up for a time on May 27 or to submit your virtual audition email Megan Gooch at megan@stlshakes.org. Walk-ins will also be accepted on May 27. Audition sides can be found here.
- Please record yourself/prepare (1) a brief Shakespeare or other classical monologue
- Upload to YouTube and send a link with your resume and headshot
If you have questions contact, megan@stlshakes.org.
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