AUDITIONS

Auditions for

The Bard at Bloedel Presents: William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Have closed for new submissions. Those submitting video callbacks may use the form below.

 

DETAILS

Performances will be June 27, 28, 29, 30 and July 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:00PM outdoors at the beautiful Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.

Callbacks will be held in person by invitation on Saturday, March 16th at Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island.

Rehearsals Rehearsals will be May 5th- June 26, and will be four days a week (Mon, Tues & Thurs evenings and Sat days). A more complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at callbacks. All rehearsals and performances will take place on Bainbridge Island. Walk-on ferry passes will be provided for our Seattle-area cast members for rehearsals and performances.

REQUIREMENTS

Please see synopsis and character list below.

Submit a video of your 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue. If you enjoy singing and would like to include a short song in your video, please feel free (not required)

Fill out the audition form below to provide your details and upload your video audition.

If you are not able to submit a video, have questions or would prefer to schedule an in-person audition, please contact Deirdre Hadlock dhadlock@bainbridgeperformingarts.org

BPA is committed to access, opportunity, and representation in all its projects, and we greatly encourage submissions from all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and body types.

AUDITION VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Begin your video by slating your first and last name, pronouns, and city.

Film at a medium shot—about waist/belly button up to a few inches above your head (but feel free to move around/play within that frame!)

Keep file size under 100MB (export at file at 720p or 540p and a low to medium resolution—OR use https://www.videosmaller.com/ to shrink an already existing file)

Label File: FirstNameLastName_Midsummer

SYNOPSIS

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the story of the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, king of Athens, and Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. It follows the lovers Hermia and Lysander as they attempt to elope but are dogged by Demetrius, in love with Hermia, and Helena, in love with Demetrius. Parallel is the story of Titania and Oberon, monarchs of the forest, who are embroiled in their own fight. Puck, their fairy jester, functions as a liaison between the two parties, as Oberon orders him to use a love potion to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Oberon’s plan backfires, and it is Puck’s duty to right his wrong. As the play is a comedy, it ends with a many-part marriage between the happy lovers.

CHARACTERS

  • Hermia

  • Lysander

  • Helena

  • Demetrius

  • Theseus, duke of Athens

  • Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons

  • Egeus, father to Hermia

  • Philostrate, master of the revels to Theseus

  • Nick Bottom, weaver

  • Peter Quince, carpenter

  • Francis Flute, bellows-mender

  • Tom Snout, tinker

  • Snug, joiner

  • Robin Starveling, tailor

  • Oberon, king of the Fairies

  • Titania, queen of the Fairies

  • Robin Goodfellow, a “puck,” or hobgoblin, in Oberon’s service

  • A Fairy, in the service of Titania

  • Peaseblossom

  • Cobweb

  • Moth

  • Mustardseed

  • Lords and Attendants on Theseus and Hippolyta

  • Other Fairies in the trains of Titania and Oberon

  • Ensemble roles available for ages 11 and up

Can’t audition but want to see the show this summer? Get tickets today!