Auditions: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Schedule
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
6900 Aloma Avenue , Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32792 | Winter Park, FL
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The Breakthrough Theatre Company will hold auditions for William Shakespeare's classic play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", on the following dates and times:Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
*no appointments. Just show up anytime between the hours listed.
SYNOPSIS: In this adaptation by Lisa Davidson Hines, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows four Athenian lovers who flee into a magical forest, where fairy mischief and love potions cause romantic chaos, leading to mixed-up affections and a donkey-headed weaver, before Puck fixes everything, resulting in multiple weddings and a comical play performed for the Duke. The story intertwines the lovers' escapes with the fairy king Oberon's quarrel with Queen Titania, all resolved through Puck's magical mix-ups, culminating in restored harmony and joyous celebrations.
Auditions are open for actors aged 16 and up. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If you've never been in a Breakthrough production, please bring a headshot, or recent face picture. Resumes are appreciated, but not mandatory.
Performance Dates and Times:
May 8-25, 2026
Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
*you must be available for ALL performances. This play runs simultaneously with the Orlando Fringe Festival.
All roles are unpaid, but we collect tips at each performance that are divided amongst the performers.
Rehearsal Dates and Times:
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28. 29, 30
TECH WEEK: May 4, 5, 6, 7 (7 p.m.-???)
All Roles Available
Court:
Theseus, Duke of Athens
Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus
Egeus, father to Hermia
Philostrate, master of the revels to Theseus
Helena, in love with Demetrius
Hermia, daughter to Egeus, in love with Lysander
Lysander, in love with Hermia
Demetrius, in love with Hermia
Mechanicals:
Bottom, a weaver
Flute, a bellows-mender
Quince, a carpenter
Snout, a tinker
Snug, a joiner
Starveling, a tailor
Fairies:
Titania, queen of the fairies
Oberon, king of the fairies
Puck, or Robin Goodfellow
Peaseblossom, a fairy
Cobweb, a fairy
Moth, a fairy
Mustardseed, a fairy
Fairies
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Where is it happening?
6900 Aloma Avenue , Winter Park, FL, United States, Florida 32792Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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