Auditions for our 59th season.
Romeo and Juliet: R&J
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by: Travis Bedard
Romeo and Juliet is one of the most performed texts in the history of stage. there’s literally one in town rehearsing right now, why do it again?
1. Because it’s great. 2 Another chance for performers and audiences to spend time with great plays is great, and 3. if one wants to experiment one needs a known quantity. We are taking on a deeply known text, the most famous love story ever told, as our constant so that we can let performers assume roles they normally wouldn’t be allowed to perform and truly make them their own.
We’re going to focus on honest scene work and a dedicated ensemble to breathe life into the Verona that surrounds this love tragedy through Poor Theatre style techniques and leverage the intimacy that Broom Street Theatre offers so that audiences feel like they are living these moments with us.
The lead roles for this show are cast.
We are auditioning for 4-5 ensemble roles that will involve movement and likely some stage combat (staff/club). These roles do not have a lot of lines but will be very active in helping to build/perform the world of the play.
Date/Time: Sun. Oct. 11th, 1p-3p & Mon. Oct 12th, 7:15p-10p
Location: Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI 53703
Auditions will consist of any 2 minute or shorter monologue you feel excited to perform (Shakespeare or not) or cold readings from Romeo and Juliet. We want you to show your best.
Performances will be April 9 – 29th, 2027.
Contact Travis Bedard if you have questions: travis.bedard@gmail.com.
Lucid Dreaming: “Department of More”
We have auditions for a January 2027 sketchy comedy collaboration with Lucid Dreaming and Broom Street Theater called “Department of More.” The show will rehearse in December and January (with a break for the holidays) and perform 3 weekends from 1/15/27 to 1/31/27. If you’ve never seen a Lucid Dreaming Sketch show before, they produce short, scripted comedy scenes written by local talent. You can learn more about their shows and workshops at luciddreamingsketch.com.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, 10/24 from 1-3pm at 1119 Williamson Street (Broom Street Theater)
Wednesday, 10/28 from 6:30-8:30pm at 504 S. Brearly St. (Wil-Mar Community Center)
Please fill out this audition form ahead of time to save yourself some paperwork when you arrive. The audition will consist of cold readings from scripts for previous shows. Auditioners are encouraged to also submit writing pieces.
Writing Submissions
We’re also looking for writing submissions for our show. Pieces are typically around 5 minutes long and you can submit up to 5 for consideration.
You can email your scripts to luciddreamingsketch@gmail.com on or before 10/24/26. If you want to send an early draft you can reach out via email or attend one of our free writing workshops.