{"id":4063,"date":"2026-05-13T11:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theatreinbrussels.com\/listings\/?p=4063"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:56:24","slug":"bss-romeo-and-juliet-7-10-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theatreinbrussels.com\/listings\/blog\/bss-romeo-and-juliet-7-10-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BSS: Romeo and Juliet (7 &amp; 10 June 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Queer Gothic Romance directed by Joachim Dos Santos. A minimalist, contemporary Gothic re-imagining of Shakespeare\u2019s tragedy, centered on same-gender love and queer resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audition dates:<\/strong> Sunday June 7th (1-3pm) and Wednesday June 10th (7-9pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performance dates:<\/strong>\u00a0March 13 to 20th, 2027<br><strong>Audition form link: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfqAFPFZQNqQqVdNtRiSxwU5DLFKtXLcSyEOEy_XMjz9I7rVA\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><u>Audition Form<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Production:<\/strong> We are seeking an ensemble of 9 performers for a shortened, high-intensity production of <em>Romeo &amp; Juliet<\/em>\u00a0coming in May 2027. Set in the midst of a gothic atmosphere, this version explores the intersection of queerness and the spectres of societal hate. We are particularly looking for actors from the LGBTQIA+ community (and allies) who are comfortable with physical theater, stylised movement, and deep emotional performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commitment to safety:<\/strong> This production includes sensitive themes of homophobia and stylised violence. We are working with an Intimacy Coordinator to ensure all performers are supported in a professional, consent-based environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Casting Breakdown<\/strong> <br>\n<em>We encourage performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Role<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Romeo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ f \/ nb (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Juliet<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ f \/ nb (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mercutio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ f \/ nb (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Benvolio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ f \/ nb (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tybalt<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ nb (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lady Capulet<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>f (30+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nurse<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>f (30+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friar Lawrence<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m \/ f \/ nb (30+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prince \/ Paris<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>m (18+)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">Post expires on Friday June 12th, 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Queer Gothic Romance directed by Joachim Dos Santos. A minimalist, contemporary Gothic re-imagining of Shakespeare\u2019s tragedy, centered on same-gender love and queer resistance. 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