Casting for: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Mark Sacks
Synopsis: Egeus, commands his daughter Hermia to wed Demetrius, who is loved by Helena, while Hermia loves Lysander. The star-crossed pair decides to flee the forest, followed by the other two. In the woods, a group of mischievous fairies tangle with the lovelorn foursome and a group of players rehearsing for their upcoming performance.
NOTE: This is a no-pay, non-union production.
Audition Info: You are encouraged to prepare two monologues (or you are welcome to request suggestions of monologues from A Midsummer Night's Dream) to be presented at the beginning of your audition. You also will be asked to participate in a dialogue sight reading from the play. Please bring a headshot and resume. Additionally, please fill out the conflict calendar linked at the bottom!
In-Person Auditions: For an audition slot please contact cmarvinstrong@gmail.com and hollyleveque@gmail.com. They will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 1-5 PM & Tuesday, January 28th from 5-9 PM.
Self-Tape Submissions: Please send all self-tapes to cmarvinstrong@gmail.com by EOD Monday, January 27th.
Callbacks: Thursday, January 30th from 5:30-9 PM. All in-person auditions and callbacks will be held at Long Beach Shakespeare Co. 4250 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807.
Rehearsal/Show Info: Rehearsals will go from the end of January through the end of March. All shows and rehearsals will be held at Long Beach Shakespeare Co. 4250 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807.
Show Dates: March 28th, 29th, 30th, April 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th & 13th
*Please note LBSC is a non paying and not equity theater.* We welcome actors of all ages, genders, races, and physical abilities to audition for any parts. The ages listed below are estimates of the character's age and are not requirements of the age of the actor. All roles are open to diverse casting, and we encourage performers of any background to bring their unique interpretation to these iconic characters. Many of the roles do include some sexual humor and innuendo.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS-:
- Theseus, Duke of Athens (Substantial supporting role, 25-50): Betrothed to Hippolyta. A confident, powerful ruler and lover.
- Egeus, father to Hermia (Supporting, 35-65): The comically angry and unreasonable father of Hermia. Loud, firm.
- Lysander (Lead, 18-35): The suitor of Hermia, and the male half of one of the two pairs of star-crossed lovers.
- Demetrius (Lead, 18-35): The disinterested love interest (and later suitor) of Helena, and the male half of one of the two pairs of star-crossed lovers.
- Peter Quince/Prologue (Substantial supporting role, 18-88): One of the simpleton "rude mechanicals" and a performer in the play within the play. Professorial.
- Snug/Lion (Supporting, 18-88): One of the simpleton "rude mechanicals" and a performer in the play within the play. Timid.
- Nick Bottom/Pyramus (Lead, 18-60): The leading simpleton "rude mechanical" and lead performer in the play within the play, as well as the temporary love interest of Titania. Comical, unreasonably confident, lacking self-awareness, boastful, narcissistic.
- Francis Flute/Thisby (Supporting, 18-88): One of the simpleton "rude mechanicals" and a performer in the play within the play.
- Tom Snout/Wall (Supporting, 18-60): One of the simpleton "rude mechanicals" and a performer in the play within the play. Significant sexual humor/innuendo involved.
- Robin Starveling/Moonshine (Supporting, 18-88): One of the "rude mechanicals" and a performer in the play within the play.
- Hippolyta (Supporting, 18-50): The Queen and love interest of Theseus.
- Hermia (Lead, 18-35): The daughter of Egeus and the love interest of Lysander; the female half of one of the two pairs of star-crossed lovers. Gentle, sweet, kind, firm in her beliefs.
- Helena (Lead, 18-35): The relentless pursuer and eventual love interest of Demetrius, and the female half of one of the two pairs of star-crossed lovers. Kind, aggressive at times, frustrated.
- Oberon (Lead, 25-65): The King of the fairy world and love interest of Titania. Strong, powerful, forceful, manipulative but compassionate.
- Titania (Lead, 25-65): The Queen of the fairy world and love interest of Oberon, as well as temporary lover of Bottom. Strong, powerful, firm, passionate, compassionate.
- Puck, or Robin Goodfellow (Lead, 18-55): Oberon's assistant. This role will involve a lot of movement and may involve some limited dancing. Mischievous, playful, energetic.