Casting Teen Performers for "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Duke of Athens. A strong and respected leader, recently engaged to Hippolyta. He represents law, order, and reason.

Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus. Dignified, intelligent, and observant.

Hermia’s father, who wants her to marry Demetrius. He’s strict, traditional, and insists on obedience.

A young woman in love with Lysander. Bold and determined to make her own choices, even when pressured by her father.

In love with Hermia. Romantic and idealistic, willing to risk everything to be with her.

In love with Demetrius, despite how badly he treats her. Passionate, emotional, and self-deprecating, but brave in love.

King of the Fairies. Powerful and proud, but ultimately well-meaning. He creates much of the magical confusion.

Queen of the Fairies. Strong-willed and graceful, she argues with Oberon and falls in love (under enchantment) with Bottom.

A mischievous fairy who serves Oberon. Loves playing tricks, causing trouble, and breaking the fourth wall.

A weaver cast as Pyramus in the play. Overconfident, loud, and hilarious. He is magically given a donkey’s head and becomes the object of Titania’s enchanted love.

A carpenter and the director of the play-within-the-play. Tries to keep the group organized and focused.

A bellows-mender cast as Thisbe, a lady. Shy and awkward about playing a woman, but very funny.

A tailor cast as Moonshine. Serious about his small part, which ends up being quite silly.

A tinker cast as the Wall. Very earnest, but not very good at acting.

A joiner cast as the Lion. Sweet and a bit nervous, afraid his roaring might scare the ladies.