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Fall 2022 Semester Production
Cabrillo Theatre Arts proudly announces its FALL 2022 semester (TA29/529) production:
“Romeo and Julieta”- A Día de los Muertos Love Story
Directed by Abel Cornejo
Adapted from William Shakespeare
OPEN AUDITIONS
“Romeo and Julieta”- A Día de los Muertos Love Story
Cabrillo College presents a new bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic love story set upon the eve of Día de Los Muertos in romantic Mexico City. Marigolds, sugar skulls and dancing Calaveras abound! A luscious and dark journey of passions ignited amongst fighting families.
This reimagined adaptation is told through the narrator, José Guadalupe Posada, Mexico’s most renowned illustrator known for his “Calaveras” inspiring much of the Día de Los Muertos look.
With colorful costumes, surprising dancing, and innovative blending of Shakespearean storytelling, come enjoy a refreshing deep dive into the greatest love story of all time.
AUDITIONS: Aug. 30, 31, and Sept. 1, 2022
Directed by Abel Cornejo
Adapted from William Shakespeare
October 28- November 13, 2022
Tuesday thru Thursday first week of the semester
6:00-9:00pm.
All students are encouraged to audition.
Bring 90 second monologue. Open and inclusive casting.
Cabrillo Theater Arts, VAPA
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
https://www.cabrillo.edu/theatre-arts/
Audition Form: please complete before audition date
CHARACTER LIST
JOSE GUADALUPE POSADA…………The narrator and newspaper graphic illustrator
ROMEO .....................................Son of MONTAGUE
JULIETA....................................Daughter of CAPULETO
BENVOLIO...............................Montague “cousin” of ROMEO - Female
MERCUCIO (MERCUTIO)........Friend of ROMEO
PARIS ....................................WEALTHY LANDOWNER to wed JULIET, related to PRESIDENT DIAZ
TYBALT ..................................CAPULETO cousin of JULIET
Senor CAPULETO ....................Father of JULIETA
Senora CAPULETO........................Mother of JULIETA
NURSE de Julieta...........................Capulet CAPULETO servant to JULIET
PEDRO ...........................................CAPULETO servant to NURSE
Cousin CAPULETO……………………………..at the Party
Senor MONTAGUE........................Father of ROMEO
Senora MONTAGUE....................Mother of ROMEO
Don SCALA /MAYOR .................Mayor of Mexico City
Padre LORENZO........................Franciscan who marries ROMEO & JULIET
Padre JUAN...............................Carries message for FRIAR LAWRENCE
BOTICARIO (APOTHECARY) ..............Sells poison to ROMEO
SANSÓN (SAMPSON)......................CAPULETO Friend
GREGORIO (GREGORY)......................CAPULETO Friend
6-8
VILLAGERS/Dancers
SERVANT
How do I audition for the TA29/529 Production?
All students and actors are welcome and encouraged to audition! Inclusive casting.
Tuesday thru Thursday first week of the semester
6:00-9:00pm.
All students are encouraged to audition.
Bring 90 second monologue. Open and inclusive casting.
Cabrillo Theater Arts, VAPA 4150
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
https://www.cabrillo.edu/theatre-arts/
Audition Form: please complete before audition date
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0qI94Qs9DKyg676faXqFA05Nxmrdhgbktg1meA3-vUcYyVg/viewform?usp=sf_linknroll for your choice of 1, 2 or 3 credits. Actors cast in the show must enroll in both classes. TA 529 and 527 are non-credit options.
Skip Epperson, head of the theatre department and TA 27/527 instructor: wmeppers@cabrillo.edu
Abel Cornejo director and TA instructor: abcornej@cabrillo.edu