Shakespeare Royal Oak is proud to announce auditions for our 2022 Season in Royal Oak’s Starr Jaycee Park. Now in our 22nd year, Michigan’s largest annual outdoor professional theatre festival will feature Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet July 28 – August 7 alongside outdoor Youth Education Programs for elementary through high school students. Registration for youth programs will be available on April 1.
In this professional outdoor production, Romeo and Juliet are survivors of climate crisis and war. Where there once was government, warring factions fight for control of Verona. Yet in this bleak world Juliet discovers love, and dreams of a better life with Romeo. Together they defy the stars; daring to love – and creating beauty in a world where none was promised.
This timely take and professional production will be directed by Stephanie Buck with combat design by Michael Brian Ogden. Auditions are March 26 & 27 at St. John Episcopal Church in Royal Oak located at 26998 Woodward, Royal Oak MI 48067. Registration is required. Actors interested in auditioning should PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and learn more about what is required for the audition.
Questions? Reach out to us at admin@shakespeareroyaloak.com.
Shakespeare Royal Oak began with a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. We always hoped a fully diverse community would join us along the way and will now commit to proactively engaging it.
Shakespeare Royal Oak commits to actively involve people of all races, backgrounds, and cultures in our organization, whether staff, artists, or audience. We will expand our relationships with the BIPOC community by furthering outreach beyond Royal Oak. We will listen to the BIPOC community in an ongoing effort to build our future together.
Shakespeare Royal Oak will provide opportunities for diverse individuals and organizations to join us. We will continue to create a safe space where all artists can bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our work.
Shakespeare Royal Oak is committed to equality and diversity in our casting and hiring. We invite and encourage artists of all races, backgrounds, and cultures to audition and work with us. We support non-traditional casting and remain committed to consideration of all roles for all artists.
Happy 20th Anniversary Shakespeare Royal Oak!
Shakespeare Royal Oak turned 20 in 2020. Though we could not gather In The Park to celebrate together, our SRO Team collaborated with performers, crew, production staff, and audience members to create special premier messaging and performances to entertain you. Together, we made a Toast to our 20th Anniversary.
Tune in to our YouTube channel. Enjoy the performances and messages where we shared stories, snapshots, memories and moments from seasons past.
Thank you for helping us reach this milestone year. We look forward to returning to Starr Jaycee Park and sharing the beautiful words of the Bard with you on many more summer nights. Until that time …
Cheers,
Ed and the SRO Team
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Don’t forget: visit our special Toast 20 Celebration YouTube channel.
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