"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" Stage Play in Need of Cast
Theatre announces auditions for play "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Theseus, Duke of Athens, is preparing to marry Hippolyta. They are interrupted by Egeus, whose daughter, Hermia, refuses to marry Demetrius, her father’s choice, because she is in love with Lysander. Hermia and Lysander flee to the forest to escape the unwanted marriage, pursued by Demetrius, who loves Hermia, and Helena, who loves Demetrius. In the forest, Oberon, the king of the fairies, is quarreling with his queen, Titania. He overhears Helena and Demetrius arguing and sends his servant, Puck, to use a love potion on both Titania and Demetrius. Puck accidentally uses it on Lysander, who instantly falls in love with Helena. Mayhem ensues between the four lovers. Meanwhile, a group of tradesmen are preparing a play for the Duke’s wedding. Puck, out of mischief, turns the lead actor into an ass, and Titania, seeing him immediately after also receiving the love potion, falls in love with him. Eventually, all is restored, and the tradesmen perform their play at the wedding feast. Additional info: No fees are charged for participation. Auditioners should come prepared with a short (30-60 second) Shakespearean monologue. There will also be cold readings from the script, movement, and dance. In addition, auditioners should bring a list of conflicts between now and March 1, 2026. Performances will be held February 20, 21, 27, and 28, and March 1. If you are interested, please apply.
22 roles
Duke of Athens, recently returned from conquering the Amazons, a race of warrior women and is about to marry the conquered Amazon Queen Hippolyta. May be double cast as Oberon.
Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Hermia’s father is against her marrying him; he persuades Hermia to run away from home & family into the forest.
A young nobleman of Athens. In the past he acted as if he loved Helena, but after Helena fell in love with him, he changed his mind and having the approval of Egeus, he pursues Hermia. (But she’s not interested).
An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her.
Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration.
The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus. May be double cast as Titania.
Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent.
A good friend of Hermia’s and is in love with Demetrius. She tends to be more self-pitying and puts herself in dangerous and humiliating situations, running after Demetrius through the forest even though he wants nothing to do with her.
A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals; he is Oberon’s servant. He has a connection not only to the fairy and human worlds of the play, but also to the world of the audience. Must move well.
The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania. May double as Theseus.
Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon. May double as Hippolyta.
Featured in dialogue; needs to move well (dances).
Fairy with a few lines, need to move well (dance).
Fairy with a few lines, need to move well (dance).
Fairy with a few lines, need to move well (dance).
Fairy with a few lines, need to move well (dance).
The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the play that a group of craftsmen have decided to put on for the wedding celebration.
A carpenter and the writer/director of the play.
The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the play. Forced to play a young girl in love.
The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the play/ends up playing the part of Moonshine.
The joiner (a tradesperson who builds things by joining wood) chosen to play the lion in the play.
The tinker (someone who does odd jobs) chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the play. Ends up playing the part of the Wall, dividing the two lovers in the play.
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