PRODUCTION: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

DIRECTOR: Sonny Wong

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 31 – August 3, 2025. Rain Date: August 4, 2025

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Mixed Magic Amphitheatre, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

REHEARSAL PERIOD: June 17 – July 30, 2025. TECH REHEARSALS: July 25 – 30, 2025

AUDITION DATE: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1-4 PM.

CALLBACK AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6-8 PM.

AUDITION LOCATION: Mixed Magic Theatre, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

AVAILABLE ROLES – PRINCIPLE COMPANY (Ages 18+)

THE FOUR LOVERS

• Hermia
• Lysander
• Helena
• Demetrius

ATHENIAN NOBILITY

• Theseus, Duke of Athens
• Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons
• Egeus, Father to Hermia
• Philostrate, master of the revels to Theseus

FAIRY NOBILITY

• Oberon, king of the Fairies
• Titania, queen of the Fairies
• Robin Goodfellow, a “puck,” or hobgoblin, in Oberon’s service

THE MECHANICALS

• Nick Bottom, weaver
• Peter Quince, carpenter
• Francis Flute, bellows-mender
• Tom Snout, tinker
• Snug, joiner
• Robin Starveling, tailor

AVAILABLE ROLES – ENSEMBLE/SUPPORTING COMPANY (Ages 8-17)

• Peaseblossom, Fairy in the service of Titania
• Cobweb, Fairy in the service of Titania
• Mote, Fairy in the service of Titania
• Mustardseed, Fairy in the service of Titania
• Fairies attending upon Titania or Oberon
• Lords and Attendants of Theseus and Hippolyta

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

All auditioners must submit a headshot (or head and shoulders portrait) and theater resume. If you do not have a theater resume, that is OK – we believe in developing the skills and habits of all aspiring performers! Please submit a resume structured like a theater resume that includes biographical information, education, and relevant work or past experiences.

IN PERSON: Please prepare TWO 1-2 minute contrasting monologues that you are most passionate to present before us. One of your monologues MUST be Shakespeare. The other can be contemporary or classical. Also, please be prepared to tell us a little about yourself and your hopes for the production.

To register for an audition:

Step 1: Complete this auditioner information form

Step 2: Complete this audition sign up form

PLEASE NOTE: In-person auditioners must submit their headshot and resume when they arrive for their audition slot.

SELF TAPE: Please prepare THREE 1-2 minute contrasting monologues that you are most passionate to present before us. One of your monologues MUST be Shakespeare. The other two can be contemporary or classical. In 30 seconds to one minute, please tell us a little about yourself and your hopes for the production.

To submit a self tape:

Step 1: Complete this auditioner information form

Step 2: Submit ALL materials (self tape, headshot, and resume) to [email protected] with the subject line [Your First and Last Name] Midsummer Audition by no later than 4PM EST on Saturday, May 3rd.

PLEASE NOTE: Any self-tape auditioners that are invited for Callbacks MUST audition in person on Tuesday, June 6th.