Audition Notice
SYNOPSIS: Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare
RATED: PG
REHEARSALS BEGIN: January 7 Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 PM
REHEARSAL DATES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 4:30-6:30
TECH WEEK:
SHOW DATES:
Acting Audition | September 25th, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
What to Prepare :
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Please prepare a 1 minute monologue.
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All auditionees MUST attend the acting call to be considered for a role in the show.
Audition/Callbacks (By invitation only/If needed) | October 2nd, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
What to Prepare :
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Please be prepared for callbacks, the sides are linked below for each character.
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Not receiving a callback does not mean you will not be cast in the production.
Tech Crew Sign Ups | Open until October 2nd.
FINAL CAST LIST
The final cast list will be posted online on any of our socials, at www.mavtheatrecompany.com on Ocotber 3rd by 8:00pm. Please note that casting decisions are made by the Production Team and are final.
REHEARSALS
FIRST MANDATORY CAST MEETING/READ THRU/HEADSHOTS:
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October 20th
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BASIC REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
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Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30-6:30pm, some potential additional days TBD
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All actors will be called for every rehearsal
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Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during weekends/holidays ONLY if ABSOLUTELY necessary.
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Schedule will be finalized after auditions at the director's discretion.
MANDATORY TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCES DATES:
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TBD
PRODUCTION EXPENSES
A. Production Fee of $25, which goes towards: scripts, show t-shirt & travel expenses.
B. The production contribution and ad deposit are due January 13th
D. Costumes and Make-up: Each cast member is REQUIRED to provide his or her own shoes for the rehearsals and performances. There may be some incidental expenses for undergarments. For current health and sanitary reasons, you MUST provide your own make-up kit.
OBLIGATIONS
When you are cast it is assumed that you agree to the terms listed below:
1. You have parent permission and approval to be in the show.
2. You have explained and submitted in writing on the participation agreement all special conflicts to the director.
3. There will be NO ADDITIONAL CONFLICTS allowed other than those listed.
4. If you are ill you will call and inform the stage manager or director prior to rehearsal time and leave a message.
5. Your grades will not fall below a 75 in each class.
6. You will attend all events connected to the show.
8. You are responsible for a $25.00* production contribution.
9. You are responsible for your own shoes and make-up.
10. You will be honest, dedicated, energetic, positive and willing to go the "extra mile" to make this a highly polished and professional show.
11. A parent, guardian or other adult representative will commit to volunteering time, a meal or snacks to the production.
12. Should I fail to uphold my duties, I will be dropped from the show.
Support from home is extremely important. Please have your parents read the form in your cast packet. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Trevino at Gina_Hinojosa@RoundRockISD.org
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Human Court
Theseus - 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 - 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 – 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 - An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her.
Philostrate - Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration.
Hippolyta - The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus. Hermia - Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent.
Helena - 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) 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 - The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania Titania - Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon
Changeling - young Indian prince whom Titania has kidnapped (child role)
Thistleweed - featured in dialogue; needs to move well (dances)
Peasebottom, Moth, Cobweb, and Mustardseed – Fairies with a few lines, needs to move well (dances)
The Mechanicals – Aspiring Thespians who provide comic relief
Nick Bottom - 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 - A carpenter and the writer/director of the play
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.