Theatre Casting Call for "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
Casting call for "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" play. Looking for cast. See the breakdown below. About the project: “Midsummer” is a Shakespeare play set in Ancient Greece. Rate: Roles are non paid. Additional info: Looking for athletic actors of all ages. Please wear a T shirt and bring a prepared 30-60 second monologue that showcases your ability to comprehend, memorize and recite Shakespeare. Virtual auditions: see the attachment. Show dates: February 13-15, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
24 roles
Fairy queen. Elegant and stately Queen. Blonde. Motherly, emotionally charged. Strong leader. Free spirit.
Titania’s 4 faeries (Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, Mustardseed). Beautiful.
Titania’s 4 faeries (Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, Mustardseed). Beautiful.
Titania’s 4 faeries (Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, Mustardseed). Beautiful.
Titania’s 4 faeries (Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, Mustardseed). Beautiful.
Beautiful/classy. Cynical. Funny.
Fairy king. Stately. Fit/athletic/warrior/king. Self absorbed and in pursuit of his own desires.
Mischievous. Playful. Oberons right hand man.
Fit/athletic/wise/masculine/pensive. Warrior/noble/ruler. War hero effective strong compassionate leader. Loves and dotes his fiancé Hippolyta.
Very tall and fit. Stately queen of the amazons. Discerning and beautiful. Soldier and strong reserved leader. Loves and respects Theseus, her Fiancé.
Stately regal. Loyal to the crown. Esteemed and proud/entitled. Revels in the comforts of society. Angry at his daughter for her rebellion to his marriage arrangements for her.
Jester/master of revels/head of entertainment. Energetic. Eclectic. Anxious. Judgemental.
Fit/athletic. Noble statesman. Romantic. Truly loves Hermia enough to run away with her.
Fit/athletic. Noble statesman. Arranged mate for hermia but has slept with Helena, though Helena irritates him.
Elegant/beautiful. Tormented by her fate. Propper yet defiant. Strong woman. Loves Lysander.
Neurotic/anxious. Lovesick. Loves Demetrius but he does not return it.
Eccentric. Self absorbed. Star of the show. Boisterous.
Organized. Manager/father type.
Young for his age.
Fit/muscular physiques. Non speaking roles.
Must be experienced fighters. Fit physiques.