Open Air Shakespeare is an international performing arts and educational nonprofit organization based in the Hudson Valley.  We are casting the following:

“A MINI-MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” (with a cast of YOUNG PEOPLE only - ages 7 to 19 years old)

- The performance date is August 2nd at 2pm. 

- The performance location is the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson, NY. 

- Rehearsals are on ZOOM during after school hours (exact time and date will be determined once roles are cast and input from cast members is collected to determine the best schedule). The rehearsals last 1 to 1 1/2 hours long. Individual rehearsals are also scheduled and they are based on the director and the actor’s schedules individually.

- IN-PERSON rehearsals are in the afternoon on Sunday, July 26th, Friday, July 31st, and the mandatory DRESS REHEARSAL is Saturday, August 1st at 2:00pm

This production of “A Mini-MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” is an edited version of Shakespeare’s joyful comic play. It keeps the basic storyline and language, with the adaptation focusing on the Fairyland characters and the Worker characters putting on a play for Theseus and Hippolyta .

NO previous Shakespeare ACTING EXPERIENCE is required. Young Actors with NO ACTING experience are also encouraged to apply:

Seeking the following:

 

Tatiana (age range 15 to 19 years old). The beautiful and powerful Queen of the Fairies. A background in dance and/or athletics is important. (Lead role)

Oberon (age range 15 to 19 years old). The handsome and regal King of the Fairies. A background in dance and/or athletic is important. (Lead role).

Hippolyta (age range 15 to 19 years old). The Queen of the Amazon Warriors who will marry Theseus at the end of the play. (Lead role).

Theseus (age range 15 to 19 years old). The stately Duke of Athens. (Lead role).

Puck (age range 13 to 19 years old). A mischievous, spirit and prankster who is jester to King Oberon. A dance and/or an athletic background is very important for this role. (Lead role)

The Fairies: Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed (age range 6 to 13 years old). This group of fun loving fairy attend to Queen Tatiana’s wishes. A dance and/or an athletic background is helpful. (Supporting roles).

The Workers: (age range 7 to 12 years old). Peter Quince (the leader), Straveling, Snout, Snug, and Flute. They are comic characters who put a very silly play for Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. (Supporting roles).

Bottom the Weaver (age 15 to 19). He is part of the Worker group but Oberon puts a spell on him and he becomes a half man, half donkey, and then falls in love with Tatiana. (Lead role).

All actors receive the same flat amount of $100.00 each, as a reimbursement for expenses and to help with travel. Lunch is also provided on the In-Person rehearsals days and before the performance.

To AUDITION submit a SELF-TAPED of a Shakespeare monologue, approximately 1 minute long, pick any Shakespeare monologue you prefer. Then upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo ONLY and share the LINK ONLY (we do open or download auditions). 

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