Hi All Long Islanders the Manes Studio Theater in Lindenhurst is hosting the Islaips Arts Council's presentation of~ A Midsummers' Night Dream~ William Shakespeare lives on!!!! All interested
If you are please email: sameverett19@gmail.com to the open auditions.
Studio Theatre in association with the Islip Arts Council presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream When: Thursday, May 14th & Sunday, May 17th - 7:00 PM Call Backs (by invitation) - TBD Where: Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island 141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ALL ROLES OPEN Roles & Descriptions: Human Court: Theseus (m/f age 40s-60s)- Duke of Athens, recently returned from conquering the Amazons, a race of warrior women and is about to marry the conquered Amazon Queen Hippolyta. Lysander (m age 20s-30s)- Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Hermia’s father is against her marrying him, he persuades Hermia to run away from home & family into the forest. Demetrius (m age 20s-30s)– A young nobleman of Athens. In the past he acted as if he loved Helena, but after Helena fell in love with him, he changed his mind and having the approval of Egeus, he pursues Hermia. (But she’s not interested) Egeus (m/f age 50s-60s)- An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her. Philostrate (m/f age 20s +)- Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration. Hippolyta (f age 40s-60s)- The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus. Hermia (f ages 20s-30s)- Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent. Helena (f ages 20s-30s)- A good friend of Hermia’s and is in love with Demetrius. She tends to be more self-pitying and puts herself in dangerous and humiliating situations, running after Demetrius through the forest even though he wants nothing to do with her.
Fairy Court: Puck(AKA Robin Goodfellow)(m/f ages 20s+)- A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals; he is Oberon’s servant. He has a connection not only to the fairy and human worlds of the play, but also to the world of the audience. Oberon (m/f age 40s-60s) - The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania Titania (f age 40s-60s)- Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon Other Fairies can be any gender or age. Teens welcome! Thistleweed - featured in dialogue; needs to move well Peasebottom, Moth, Cobweb, and Mustardseed – Fairies with a few lines, needs to move well The Mechanicals: Aspiring Thespians who provide comic relief Nick Bottom (m/f ages 20s- 30s)- The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the play that a group of craftsmen have decided to put on for the wedding celebration. Peter Quince (m/f ages 20s +)- A carpenter and the writer/director of the play Other mechanicals can be any gender or age. Teens welcome! Francis Flute - The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the play. Forced to play a young girl in love. Robin Starveling - The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the play/ends up playing the part of Moonshine Snug - The joiner (a tradesperson who builds things by joining wood) chosen to play the lion in the play. Tom Snout - The tinker (someone who does odd jobs) chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the play. Ends up playing the part of the Wall, dividing the two lovers in the play. Rehearsals: Studio Theatre Lindenhurst, The Islip Arts Council Office in Bay Shore(Sunday- Thursday) Shows: Various outdoor venues in the township of Islip (Dates in July & August TBD) - Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical monologue, headshot and resume recommended
- Anyone with experience in gymnastics, tumbling, clowning, acrobatics, magics, etc. you are highly encouraged to audition. Be ready to show us your special skills
- No show conflicts accepted, minimal rehearsal conflicts accepted and must be at all of tech
- Some roles will be doubled
- Most roles are for adults but there will be a few roles open to teens, descriptions below
- A stipend for performances is available to actors 18 and older.
Directed by Sam Everett If you are interested please email: sameverett19@gmail.com |
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