casting call
Summer 2026
Calling All Local Yampa Valley Actors!
Join Piknik Theatre in collaboration with Denver Theatre Ensemble as we bring another summer of stunning Shakespeare to the brand new Branham Amphitheatre.
Romeo & Juliet
Directed by Rhianna DeVries
Produced by Piknik Theatre & Denver Theatre Ensemble
CASTING:
3-4 Local Actors, Any Gender, Any Age; to fill out supporting ensemble roles
Official Contracted Dates ( weeks): 6/30/26 - 7/23/26
If cast, actors will be paid a stipend of 300$
Actors of all identities & abilities are encouraged to attend!
AUDITIONS:
Tuesday 5/26 & Wednesday 5/27
For your audition, we ask that you prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
The Piknik/DTE Repertory Company will be rehearsing and performing in Denver during the month of June, then in July the company will relocate to Steamboat, and that is where YOU come in!
Rehearsals: June 30 - July 5
Performances: July 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23
Auditions will include a quick get-to-know-you with the Artistic Directors of A and DTE, Claylish Coldiron and Rhianna DeVries.
Piknik Theatre and Denver Theatre Ensemble adhere to the Colorado Community Standards for Theatre established by the Rocky Mountain Artists’ Safety Alliance, and are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and decolonized space.
