Auditions for Musical "Somebody to Love"
Casting actors for "Somebody to Love" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About th eproject: Somebody to Love is a psychedelic, immersive reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream, adapted and arranged by Ashley Simmons, the creative force behind Pensacola Little Theatre's 2022 Foo Foo Fest experience, Unrequited. Set to the electrifying sounds of 1960s rock, this production blends Shakespeare's whimsical romance with the music of Jefferson Airplane, The Zombies, The Kinks, and more. Audiences will be swept into a world of fairy mischief, star-crossed lovers, and groovy rebellion as they wander through the Clark Family Cultural Center, where reality and enchantment blur in a haze of love, laughter, and rock 'n' roll. Additional info: Prepare a verse and chorus of the song associated with the character you’re auditioning for (see character list) or any song from the show. A short dance call will follow, so come dressed to move. Callbacks will include cold readings from the script. See the song list attached. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
THE MORTAL Duke of Athens. Confident and commanding. Think classic rock royalty meets statesman. Audition songs: You Really Got Me by The Kinks or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE MORTAL Queen of the Amazons, now engaged to Theseus. Poised, graceful, and no-nonsense. Her presence exudes feminine power and quiet rebellion. Audition songs: You Really Got Me by The Kinks or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE MORTAL Hermia’s strict and old-fashioned father. Hates fun, happiness, and hippies. Audition songs: You Really Got Me by The Kinks or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE MORTAL A romantic and free-spirited young lover. He’s deeply in love with Hermia and willing to risk it all to be with her. Earnest and impulsive, he could be found front row at a Jefferson Airplane concert. Audition song: Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
THE MORTAL Another suitor of Hermia, though Helena is the one who truly loves him. At first pompous and dismissive, he’s eventually softened by magic and music. Audition song: Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
THE MORTAL Egeus’ daughter. Strong-willed, passionate, and ready to rebel for love. A flower child with fire, Hermia’s journey is one of defiance and desire. Audition song: Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane
THE MORTAL Hermia’s best friend and Demetrius’s jilted admirer. Vulnerable, dramatic, and achingly sincere, Helena pines with the poetic melancholy of a torch song. Audition song: Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane
THE FAIRY COURT King of the Fairies. Charismatic, vengeful, and otherworldly. His love-hate dynamic with Titania fuels the supernatural mischief of the story. He rules with glam-rock mystique. Audition song: Time of the Season by The Zombies
THE FAIRY COURT Queen of the Fairies. Radiant, wild, and proud. She’s a cosmic mother of nature who refuses to be tamed. Audition song: Walk on By by Dionne Warwick
THE FAIRY COURT Oberon’s mischievous sprite. A punk-rock trickster, Puck is the chaotic spirit of the show, guiding the audience and delighting in romantic confusion. Audition song: Time of the Season
THE FAIRY COURT Titania’s attendants. Ethereal and lyrical, these fairies embody the magic of the forest and the haunting beauty of 1960s folk music. Each has their own flavor and charm. Audition song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE FAIRY COURT Titania’s attendants. Ethereal and lyrical, these fairies embody the magic of the forest and the haunting beauty of 1960s folk music. Each has their own flavor and charm. Audition song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE FAIRY COURT Titania’s attendants. Ethereal and lyrical, these fairies embody the magic of the forest and the haunting beauty of 1960s folk music. Each has their own flavor and charm. Audition song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE FAIRY COURT Titania’s attendants. Ethereal and lyrical, these fairies embody the magic of the forest and the haunting beauty of 1960s folk music. Each has their own flavor and charm. Audition song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel or Happy Together by The Turtles
Mystical and ever-moving, these fairies bring the forest to life. Serving Oberon and Titania, they guide the audience, spread mischief, and create the magical world of the show. Audition song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel or Happy Together by The Turtles
THE MECHANICALS (THE PLAYERS) Audition songs for all Mechanicals: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Vallie or Happy Together by The Turtles The director of the Mechanicals’ play. A bit frazzled but fiercely dedicated, Quince is the reluctant stage manager trying to wrangle chaos into performance.
THE MECHANICALS (THE PLAYERS) Audition songs for all Mechanicals: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Vallie or Happy Together by The Turtles A bellows-mender assigned the role of Thisbe. Reluctant to play his role but ultimately hilarious and heartfelt.
THE MECHANICALS (THE PLAYERS) Audition songs for all Mechanicals: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Vallie or Happy Together by The Turtles A tinker who plays the wall. Earnest and literal, Snout throws himself into the smallest of roles with great seriousness.
THE MECHANICALS (THE PLAYERS) Audition songs for all Mechanicals: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Vallie or Happy Together by The Turtles The joiner cast as the Lion. Nervous and sweet, Snug worries about frightening the ladies with his roar—a gentle giant at heart.
THE MECHANICALS (THE PLAYERS) Audition songs for all Mechanicals: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Vallie or Happy Together by The Turtles A tailor who plays Moonshine. Dry and deadpan, Starveling’s literal interpretation of the moon adds layers of absurdity to the Mechanicals’ show.
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