Audition Submissions Due Date: 18 May 2024 (By midnight)
Audition Date: Sunday 19 May 2024, 9am - 12pm
Venue: New Farm Park
Performance Dates: 30 August, 31 August & 1 September, 2024
About the Show:
"Shakespeare in Bloom" presents William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, in a magical adaptation set in New Farm Park. Join us for a streamlined rendition combining Shakespeare's wit with modern colloquial language, contemporary songs, and captivating performances under the stars.
Creative Team:
Director: Rhona Bechaz
Assistant Director: Clare Thomson
Assistant Director: Hannah McNamara
Vocal Director: Emma Parkinson
Costume Designer: Lachlan Hall
Band Director: Thaleia Fogarty
Principal Acting Roles:
Puck
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Mischief maker, narrator, fairy/sprite, Oberon’s confidant. Requires overwhelming charisma and ease with audience interaction.
Titania
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Ethereal Queen of the Fairies, embodying grace, strength, and confidence.
Oberon
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Proud King of the Fairies, schemes to trick Titania due to jealousy. Requires commanding stage presence and resonant voice.
Peter Quince
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Leader of the troupe of mechanicals, patient and determined.
Nick Bottom
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Arrogant and boastful, turned into an ass, providing comedic relief.
Helena
Acting Role - Female presenting/Flexible Age
Tall, graceful, and clumsy emotional mess, deeply infatuated with Demetrius. Requires physical comedy skills.
Hermia
Acting Role - Female presenting/Flexible Age
Headstrong, confident, and purposeful, in love with Lysander. High energy and direct personality.
Lysander
Acting Role - Flexible Gender/Age
Gentle and dreamy lover, besotted with Hermia. Sarcastic, witty, and clever.
Demetrius
Acting Role - Male presenting/Flexible Age
Slightly arrogant, starts as a player but experiences character growth. Requires fight scenes and physical comedy.
Ensemble Roles:
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mustardseed, Moth
Singing & Movement Roles - Flexible Gender/Age
Vocalists & fairy entourage, storytelling through song and movement.
Mechanicals (Snug, Francis Flute, Tom Snout, Robin Starveling)
Acting Roles - Flexible Gender/Age
Comedic roles within the troupe of amateur actors.
Audition Requirements:
Acting Roles:
Prepare a comedic Shakespearean monologue (1-3 minutes) for the workshop.
Attend a one-hour workshop in the park for theatre games, monologue work, and ensemble building.
Singing & Musician Roles:
Sing a contemporary song demonstrating your vocal range and abilities (accompanied by backing track or instrument) - submit via the Google Form.
Key Dates:
Sun 19 May: Auditions
Sun 16 June: First Rehearsal & Meet & Greet
Tues 18 June: Headshots
Sun 7 July: Sitzprobe
Sun 14 July: Photos 2
Sun 4 Aug: Full Run
Sun 11 Aug: Dress Run
Sun 25 Aug: Tech/Dress Rehearsal
Fri 30 Aug: Show 1
Sat 31 Aug: Shows 2 & 3
Sun 1 Sept: Show 4
Rehearsal Schedule:
Sundays (9am-12pm)
Some Tuesdays & Thursdays (7-10pm)
Note: Detailed schedules will be provided post-casting.
Audition Form & Details:
Audition Form: Google Form Link
Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack
Join us for a unique interpretation of this timeless Shakespearean comedy! For more information and to register for auditions, please use the provided links. Get ready to bring the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream to life in the heart of New Farm Park.
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