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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR 'ROMEO and JULIET' PRESS RELEASE: Rantoul Theatre Group plans open auditions Rantoul Theatre Group will hold four open auditions for its September production of William Shakespeare’s love-tragedy play, “Romeo and Juliet.” The auditions are scheduled for May 23 and 24 from 7 – 9 p.m. and May 25 and 26 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grissom Hall Theatre, 914 Arends Blvd. Rantoul. Director Larry Smith is seeking female actors from age 14+ and male actors from ages 16+ for the production. Additionally, adult male/female actors will be needed for the appropriate adult roles in the play. The play will be performed September 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2013. No preparations are necessary. Readings will be from the script. Interested actors can see the audition selections on the Facebook page: Rantoul Theater Group. “Romeo and Juliet” is well-known around the world and to appear in this play is a plus for any actor’s stage resume. Romeo and Juliet are two star-struck lovers from feuding families who fall in love and meet their doom in the end. "Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and is loved the world over. Additionally, technical support staff is needed for light and sound technicians. Rantoul Theatre Group has 190 seats and is located at 914 Arends Blvd., on the former Chanute Air Force Base in Grissom Hall. Interested actors can visit the website at rtgonline.org, email the director at larry @ rtgonline.org or call the theater answering machine at 892-1121 and leave a message for further information. Read updates on Facebook at Rantoul Theater Group. [Larry Smith, Director] |