CASTING CALL: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Trouble brews in an ancient forest, but it’s nothing a few fairies can’t make worse.
Come be part of the Bard’s immortal, hilarious comedy about heartbreak and
humiliation.
Auditions will be held on November 11 th , 13 th , and 15 th 6-8 at Congregation Beth Israel,
2195 Eastern Parkway, Niskayuna.
Performance Dates; Jan 22, 24, 25. 29, 31 and Feb 1
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Demetrius – 20s or 30s, male presenting. A military man with some strong ideas.
Lysander – 20s or 30s, male presenting. A fighter with a romantic soul.
Hermia – 20s or 30s, female presenting. A short woman with a temper.
Helena – 20s or 30s, female presenting. A tall woman with a deep heart and poor
social skills.
Bottom – Any adult age, male presenting. A community theater type who is too
full of himself.
Peter Quince – Any adult age, male presenting. A theater director who does his
best.
Flute, Snout, Snug, Starveling – Any adult age, any gender. Members of Peter
Quince’s troupe. They do their best as well, on the whole.
Oberon – 14-18, male presenting. King of the Fairies, with a mean streak.
Titania – 12-16, female presenting. Queen of the Fairies. Regal.
Puck – 10-14, male presenting. Oberon’s right hand man. Likes taking jokes too
far.
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote – 8-12, female presenting. Fairies in Titania’s
entourage.
Theseus – 40+, male presenting. Duke of Athens.
Hyppolyta – 30+, female presenting. Warrioress, betrothed to Theseus.
Egeus – 50+, male presenting. Hermia’s father. Not a man to argue with.