A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This Fall, The Glove Theatre and Trust Your Gut Productions bring you a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of feuding fairies, mistaken lovers, and a group of wacky mechanicals. Directed and adapted by Ashley Olmstead, A Midsummer Night’s Dream finds a new light under the southern moon, newly contextualized within the cryptic woods and mystic valleys of Southern Appalachia. This adaptation also features original music by Lillian Nevins, helping to bring this new setting for Shakespeare to life. 

We are seeking talented and dedicated theatre performers of high school age and above to fill out the cast of this unique adaptation.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Based upon the play by William Shakespeare
Adapted & Directed by Ashley Olmstead
Music by Lillian Nevins

SEEKING

The following roles are available for all performers age 18 and up.

THESEUS (Male Presenting)-Duke of Athens, fiance to Hippolyta. Doubles for Cobweb.  Performers who play musical instruments are encouraged to apply.

HIPPOLYTA (Female Presenting)-Fiance to Thesus. Doubles for Mustardseed.  Performers who play musical instruments are encouraged to apply.

PHILOSTRATE (Any Gender)-Aide to the Duke. Doubles for Moth

EGEUS (Any Gender)- Parent to Hermia. Doubles for Peasblossom

HERMIA (Female Presenting)- Daughter to Egeus and friend of Helena. In love with Lysander

DEMETRIUS (Male Presenting)- Who Egeus has chosen to marry Hermia. 

LYSANDER (Male Presenting)- In love with Hermia but is forbidden from marrying her

HELENA (Female Presenting)- Friend of Hermia. Hopelessly in love with Demitrius

PUCK (Any Gender)- Mischievous fairy and aide to the Fairy Court. Performers with strong physical comedy skills are encouraged to audition for this role.

OBERON (Male Presenting)- King of the fairies, married to Titania.

TITANIA (Female Presenting)- Queen of the fairies, married to Oberon.

BOTTOM (Male Presenting)- Weaver of Athens, plays the role of Pyramus with The Mechanics.

The following roles are reserved for young performers 14-18 years old

QUINCE (Female Presenting) Leader of the mechanicals, director of the play

FLUTE (Male Presenting) Bellows mender of Athens, plays the role of Thisbe

SNOUT (Any Gender) Tinker of Athens, plays the role of the Wall 

SNUG (Any Gender) Joiner of Athens, plays the role of the Lion

STARVING (Any Gender) Tailor of Athens, plays the role the Moon

ALL ROLES ARE NON-UNION.

Auditions: Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th: 7.00-9.00p
Callbacks: TBA
Rehearsals: Beginning August 12th and subject to performer availability.
Tech/Dress: Thursday, September 26th
Performances:
September 27 & 28, October 4 & 5 at 7pm
September 28 & 29 & October 5 & 6th at 2pm

Please prepare a short (1-2 minute) comedic monologue to perform for auditions.  Monologues in the style of Shakespeare are not required but are welcome.  You may also be asked to read sides from the show.

Virtual Submissions will be accepted through August 6.

Please note that while southern accents are the goal of this production, they are not required for auditions. However, they are certainly welcome!