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Shakespeare in the Schools: Romeo & Juliet
Adapted and directed by Michael Yawney
Now entering its 13th season, GableStage will enthusiastically continue to produce its longstanding Shakespeare-in-the-Schools program with Florida International University. This touring program enhances Miami-Dade’s High School curriculum by bringing the timeless topics explored in Shakespeare’s canon from page to stage.
The dual-purposed program stars FIU alumni. While serving Miami’s diverse population, these recent FIU graduates are given their first paid theatre opportunity.
Each actor will play multiple roles in a physical, high energy production.
Character List:
Actor 1 – Tybalt, Nurse, Paris
Actor 2 – Capulet, Balthasar, Apothecary
Actor 3 – Mercutio, Friar Lawrence
Actor 4 – Romeo
Actor 5 – Juliet
Actor 6 – Understudy, Montague, Servant, Friar John
(The Prince is a recorded voice.)
TOUR DATES:
Romeo and Juliet will perform at 20+ Miami-Dade public schools from Homestead to North Miami from February 17 to March 20, 2026. Public performances at FIU on February 14 at 2:00pm at FIU and GableStage on March 23, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Rehearsals will take place from January 5 to February 13, 2026, Monday through Friday, 7:00–10:00pm at FIU.
New! Theatre in Hospitals Initiative
A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show!
Written & directed by Ivan Lopez
This new initiative brings original, professional performances to pediatric patients (ages 5–13) at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Ensemble members will create and perform a joyful, flexible touring production incorporating play, puppetry, and physical comedy.
Theatre in Hospitals will rehearse in three phases: Company Building from October 20 to October 31, 2025 (7:00–10:00pm), Show Development from December 1 to December 12, 2025 (7:00–10:00pm), and Dress Rehearsals from April 6 to April 17, 2026 (5:00–10:00pm).
TOUR DATES:
The hospital tour will take place from April 27 to June 5, 2026 at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Performances will occur one day per week (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday TBD), with weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays at FIU for revisions and adjustments.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions for both programs will take place on the same days. You may audition for either program or both.
Preliminary Auditions (FIU DM-150):
Monday, September 29, 2025 — 7:00–10:00pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — 7:00–10:00pm
Callbacks (GableStage):
Romeo & Juliet: Monday, October 6, 2025 — 4:00–8:00pm
A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show!: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — 4:00–8:00pm
Eligibility:
- Romeo & Juliet — Open to FIU Theatre alumni who graduated within the last 5 years
- Theatre in Hospitals: A Dose of Fun! — Open to FIU Theatre alumni of all graduation years
Requirements:
- Romeo & Juliet: Two contrasting one-minute Shakespeare monologues.
- A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show!: “One Minute of Joy” — bring one minute of something that brings you joy (music, song, joke, dance, etc.). Callbacks will focus on play, puppetry, and improvisation.
Questions?
Shakespeare in the Schools: Romeo & Juliet
Contact Michael Yawney — myawney@fiu.edu
A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show!
Contact Ivan Lopez – irelopez@fiu.edu
Either programs / audition logistics
Contact Laura Guerrero — lguerrero@gablestage.org