Casting Call for Stage Play "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Seeking cast for upcoming production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Step into a world of magic, mischief, and romance in Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In this fantastical tale, love triangles, mistaken identities, and mischievous fairies collide, creating a whirlwind of chaos and enchantment. Set in a mystical forest where the boundaries between reality and magic blur, the play explores the unpredictable nature of love and the clash between human desires and supernatural forces. Additional info: Callbacks: some auditionees will be invited to callbacks on November 10th, with sides provided on November 4th. Performance dates: January 25-February 2. When applying, please include your recorded monologue and audition form. Prepare a comedic Shakespearean monologue (60-90 seconds).
17 roles
The elegant and strong-willed Queen of the Fairies. Regal and proud, she is in a power struggle with Oberon over control of the magical realm.
The powerful and cunning King of the Fairies. He is manipulative and seeks to assert dominance, often using trickery to get his way.
Oberon’s mischievous and playful servant, a hobgoblin who enjoys causing chaos and confusion among both fairies and mortals.
A young woman in love with Lysander but facing pressure to marry Demetrius. She is bold, passionate, and determined to follow her heart.
Hermia’s true love. A romantic and idealistic young man who is willing to defy societal expectations to be with Hermia.
Deeply in love with Demetrius, even though he spurns her affections. She is insecure and self-deprecating but determined to win his love.
Initially in pursuit of Hermia despite her love for Lysander. Over the course of the play, he is enchanted and comes to love Helena instead.
A weaver and the most outgoing of the Mechanicals. Eager to take center stage, Bottom is comically transformed into a donkey by Puck.
The leader of the Mechanicals and the director of the play they are preparing for the Duke’s wedding. He tries to keep the group focused, often to no avail.
A bellows-mender who plays the role of Thisbe in the Mechanicals’ play, much to his chagrin, as he is required to act in a female role.
A tinker who plays the role of the Wall in the play-within-a-play.
A joiner who plays the Lion. Though gentle by nature, he is worried about scaring the audience.
A tailor who plays Moonshine in the Mechanicals’ performance.
The Duke of Athens, representing law and order. He is preparing for his wedding to Hippolyta at the start of the play.
The Queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus. She is calm, wise, and regal, offering balance to Theseus’ authority.
Hermia’s father, who demands that she marry Demetrius, setting the conflict between the lovers in motion.
The Master of the Revels in Theseus’ court, responsible for organizing entertainment for the Duke’s wedding.
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