Juliet—Female identifying actor, any race, any ethnicity, early to mid-20’s. Juliet is a young woman on the cusp of turning 14 years old. She falls in love with Romeo, the son of her family's hated enemy. She is tough, headstrong and brave. She matures rather rapidly over the course of the play's 3 day setting. She displays incredible fortitude in the pursuit of her love for Romeo. Upon discovery of her family’s desire for her to marry Paris, she takes a sleeping potion to fake her own death, hoping to reunite with her love, Romeo. She awakes to find him dead at her side, and stabs herself. Must be comfortable with slight improvisation. This role requires hugging and kissing.  Non-Union. 

Romeo—Male identifying actor, any race, any ethnicity, early to mid- 20’s. Passionate, impetuous, funny, and masculine. Falls head over heels in love with Juliet. His passion for his best friend drives him to make an rash decision to kill his love, Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt. He is banished as a result and later, while away, believes that Juliet is dead and goes to be with her in death. He drinks a poison that kills him instantaneously. Must be comfortable with slight improvisation.This role requires hugging and kissing. Non-Union.