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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Play Seeks Kids and Teens

Columbia, MO, United States
ID: 582961Exp: 3/24/2025
Description:

Actors wanted for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Looking for actors of all ages ready to embrace the Bard's language with a down-home, Missouri twist! Escape the sweltering Missouri summer with the modern take on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Forget ancient Athens; their magical forest springs to life amidst the fireflies and humid nights of the Ozarks. Expect tangled love triangles, mischievous fairies, and a hilariously botched community theatre production, all set against the backdrop of contemporary Missouri life. Additional info: Prepare for vibrant music, contemporary costumes, and a dose of folksy Missouri charm as they explore the chaotic and hilarious journey of love, magic, and mistaken identities. Sides: see the document attached. Performance dates: May 22-25 and May 29 - June 1. If you are interested, please apply.

8 roles

Robin Goodfellow/PuckBoth genders12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A mischievous fairy who delights in tricking and pranking mortals. Oberon's jester and chief servant. Enjoys chaos and chooses violence always. Causes much of the shenanigans in the play at the behest of Oberon.

PeaseblossomBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CobwebBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mote (Moth)Both genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MustardseedBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Attending PeaseblossomBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CobwebBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Peter QuinceMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A carpenter and leader of the rude mechanicals. Often shoved aside by Bottom.