Juliet & Her Romeo
June 5th - June 14th 2026
Performances will be held in the Liddy Doenges Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Auditions
Audition Details
Location: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Audition Dates: December 6th at 12pm (Callbacks December 7th at 4pm)
Performances: June 5th - June 14th, 2026
Audition Form:
https://forms.gle/5MKuWUM4v5dFahiu9
Prepare:
- A 1-minute monologue (Something from Shakespeare to show your capabilities with verse)
- There will be a dance call as this show is relying heavily on choreography.
- Wear clothing suitable for movement. No fear. No filters.
Casting Notes:
- Juliet and Romeo — Female-presenting
- Mercutio — Male-presenting
- Benvolio — Pre-cast (14M)
- All other roles open to any gender expression
- Movement required — think mosh pit meets Shakespeare.
Characters at a Glance:
Juliet — Addicted to many substances, trapped in luxury and control, fighting to feel alive.
Romeo — Restless, reckless, and numbing pain through intimacy; discovers her attraction to women.
Mercutio — Still in love with Romeo. Loud, magnetic, and dangerous.
Friar Laurence — Dealer to the rich; philosophical, clean-cut, and complicit.
The Apothecary — Street dealer; dirty, desperate, and deadly.
Lord & Lady Capulet — Manipulative and emotionally abusive, locked in a toxic cycle of power and control.
Lord & Lady Montague — Physically and emotionally abusive; denial and violence rule their home.
Benvolio — Innocent, caught between love and loyalty.
Plus a chorus of punks, addicts, ghosts, and dreamers—each one trying to survive the wreckage.
The World:
Graffiti. Smoke. Neon halos.
This isn’t a love story—it’s survival with a pulse.
Audition for Juliet and her Romeo.
Production Team
Director: Cody McCoy
Assistant Director: Erika Reider
Choreographer: Jen Alden
Lighting Designer: Mallory Lindsay
Set Designer: Rich Goss
About the Show
Step into vibrant chaos as Pembroke Players electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet." Set against the backdrop of a gritty punk rock scene, this production delves deep into the raw emotions and intense trauma experienced by the star-crossed lovers.
The stage transforms into a pulsating urban landscape, adorned with graffiti, flickering neon lights, and the rebellious spirit of the era. The choreography, infused with the energy of classic 90s punk movements, brings a visceral edge to the narrative, allowing the characters’ anguish and passion to explode in every performance.
Audiences will be swept away by a soundtrack that marries the iconic sounds of 90s punk rock legends with the haunting melodies of the original ballet score of "Romeo and Juliet." From the throbbing beats of grunge to the fierce anthems of rebellion, the music amplifies the emotional depth of the tale, echoing the desperation and fervor of youthful love.
This production does not shy away from the darker elements of the story. It examines the societal pressures and familial conflicts through a punk lens, highlighting the characters' struggles against a world that seeks to tear them apart. With powerful performances, dynamic choreography, and an unforgettable soundtrack, Pembroke Players invites you to experience "Romeo and Juliet" like never before—where love, loss, and rebellion collide in a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the power of passion amidst chaos.
Join us for a night of heart-pounding drama, as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Shakespeare through the lens of 90s punk culture.