AUDITIONS: "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: Sept 22nd at 7:00PM and Sept 23rd at 7:00PM at Tyler Civic Theatre.

WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?

Here is Shakespeare's classic comedy condensed without losing the passion, humor, and magic that has made the play a theater favorite. This adaptation, while remaining true to the original, is cut to about an hour and a half performance time, making it ideal for junior and high school productions. This timeless story remains the same: two young couples are all in love, but with the wrong people. They chase each other in a fantasy world, a forest filled with fairies, love potions and even a donkey. Their journey makes for an outrageous romp that advances perfectly to climactic disaster, then masterfully completes in happy marriage. With Shakespeare's beautiful blend of reality and fantasy, you'll never want to wake from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

WHO IS DIRECTING?

Our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be directed by Walker Delk.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

TCTC seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities, ages 18-99 for this production.

WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?

Note: All roles are open to any age or gender

-THE FAIRY COURT-

OBERON- King of the Fairies

TITANIA – Queen of the Fairies

PUCK, OR ROBIN GOODFELLOW – serves Oberon

FAIRIES (SENTINEL FAIRY, PEASEBLOSSOM, MOTH, MUSTARDSEED, COBWEB, DEWDROP, THISTLETWIG, and EMBER) – members of the courts of Titania and Oberon

-THE LOVERS -

HELENA – in love with Demetrius

HERMIA – in love with Lysander

LYSANDER – in love with Hermia

DEMETRIUS – in love with Hermia


-THE ATHENEANS -

THESEUS – Duke of Athens

HIPPOLYTA – Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus

EGEUS – Hermia’s father

PHILOSTRATE – master of the Revels to Theseus


-THE RUSTICS-

NICK BOTTOM – a weaver, presenting Pyramus

PETER QUINCE – a carpenter, presenting The Prologue

FRANCIS FLUTE – a bellows-mender, presenting Thisbe

ROBIN STARVELING – a tailor, presenting Moonshine

TOM SNOUT – a tinker, presenting Wall

SNUG – a joiner, presenting Lion

WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?

Auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be held by a combination of improvisation exercise and prepared monologue. Those wishing to be considered for a role will be provided time in which to perform either a prepared classical monologue of their choice (1 minute max) or the piece linked here and the opportunity to showcase a special skill. Vocalists are asked to have something prepared, in any style, and those wishing to showcase a special skill are asked to bring any item needed to do so (i.e. musical instrument, baton, etc.) Please wear clothing you are comfortable moving in.

WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?

Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 24th and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.

WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?

Production dates are November 14-16 and November 20-23, 2025 with daytime performances for school groups on November 18th and 19th.

**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **

If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at aW5mbyB8IHR5bGVyY2l2aWN0aGVhdHJlICEgY29t.

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