Aloha Performing Arts Company

Aloha Performing Arts Company will hold auditions for supporting roles for its June production of William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" Saturday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Aloha Theatre. The title roles were cast in January, and will be played by Anthony Agresti and Sarah Weiner, who will be on hand at the auditions to read with other prospective cast members.

Roles which will be cast include Lord and Lady Montague, Benvolio, Abram, Balthasar, Lord and Lady Capulet, the Nurse, Tybalt, Petruchio, Sampson, Gregory, Peter, Escalus, Paris, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Friar John, the Apothecary, and various other attendants and citizens.

Those auditioning should prepare a 1-2 minute speech from any Shakespeare play or sonnet. Memorization is not required, but familiarity will be appreciated. Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script. No experience is required and newcomers are encouraged to audition. Rehearsals will begin April 17, and will be held 7-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday through May 4. Beginning the week of May 8, the schedule will expand to include Saturdays, 2-5 p.m.

"Romeo and Juliet" will be set in Appalachia, specifically rural Pennsylvania, one hundred years ago, and will be performed at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu June 16 through July 1. Jerry Tracy is directing, assisted by Tiana Alcoran. Serving as dramaturge is Patricia 'Iolana, assisted by Robin O'Hara. Fight choreographer is David A. Payne, and dance choreographer is Amma. For more information, contact producer Carmen Kinsey.