AUDITION INFORMATION
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Playing May 27-June 18, 2022
Directed by Megan Guerra
Hold on to Your Heart. Cupid is Armed and Dangerous!
With a royal wedding near, four lovers flee into a dark forest, only to become pawns in an impassioned battle between two fairies in this humorous exploration of romance, lust and marriage.
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Playing May 27-June 18, 2022
Directed by Megan Guerra
Hold on to Your Heart. Cupid is Armed and Dangerous!
With a royal wedding near, four lovers flee into a dark forest, only to become pawns in an impassioned battle between two fairies in this humorous exploration of romance, lust and marriage.
AUDITION UPDATE: Upright Theatre Co. is seeking an actor for the role of Demetrius. To audition for this part, please fill out an online audition form and submit your headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to auditions@uprighttheatre.org of you performing the audition sides for the role. Online audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
AUDITION SIDES
ABOUT THE SHOW:
With a royal wedding near, four lovers flee into a dark, eerie forest. There they become pawns in the impassioned battle between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the supernatural fairies who are led by Puck. What ensues is sorcery, explosive passion, dance, fickle infatuation, shape-shifting and madcap antics which provide a magical, and often humorous, exploration of romance, lust and marriage.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG (Parental Guidance)
*Fun romantic comedy with mild sexual references and adult situations.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
ROLES AVAILABLE: The role of Demetrius is available. All other roles have been cast.
Oberon/Theseus
Oberon is the King of the Fairies and Titania’s husband. He is a powerful strong-willed character that believes he can do whatever he wants through cunning and vengeance. Theseus is the Duke of Athens, representing law and order.
Gender: Male | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Titania/Hippolyta
Titania is Queen of the Fairies, wife of Oberon, and a force to be reckoned with in the world of magic. She is a fierce yet charming leader who uses her knowledge and physical prowess to influence those around her. Hippolyta is an Amazonian Queen betrothed to Theseus.
Gender: Female | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Puck
Puck, also called Robin Goodfellow, is Oberon’s right-hand, his faithful fairy servant who has a vivacious and mischievous way of executing orders and guiding the play.
Gender: Any | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Hermia
Beloved of Lysander and Demetrius, but only in love with Lysander. Idealistic, feisty, and bold enough to take matters into their own hands.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Helena
Hermia’s devoted and jealous best friend, fawning over Demetrius. A romantic with sharp wit, unyielding attentiveness and physical insecurity.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Lysander
An endearing, facile, and impulsive young lover who runs away with Hermia after being denied permission to marry. Romantic, hopeful and respectable Athenian Society Member.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Demetrius
Beloved of Helena, but in love with Hermia. A witty, smooth, and arrogant young Athenian with a sense of entitlement. Pursues Lysander and Helena in spite of Hermia’s attempts to woo.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
AUDITION SIDES
Nick Bottom
An over-confident, self-involved actor chosen to play Pyramus in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. After being a fool, he finds himself in the physical manifestation of his actions.
Gender: Male | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Quince/Egeus
Quince is the nominal leader and amateur playwright of the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Egeus is Hermia’s parent. An old-fashioned, insensitive, and protective guardian.
Gender: Any | Age: 30 to 50 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Flute/Peaseblossom
Flute is a soft-spoken, thoughtful craftsperson and the youngest chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Peaseblossom is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Snug/Moth
Snug is a sweet, shy craftsperson and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Moth is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Starveling/Mustardseed
Starveling is a simple craftsperson and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Mustardseed is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Snout/Cobweb
Snout is a cautious, forgetful craftsman and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Cobweb is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Fairies
Devoted members of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due as soon as possible. Rehearsals have already begun, so we are looking to fill the role immediately.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held at Upright’s Studio on Main beginning April 18, 2022 and will generally be four nights per week from 6:30-10pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10a-2p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Masks are highly recommended for all in-person rehearsals and will be required should the COVID-19 community level for Tarrant County reach high on the CDC website.
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 27-June 18, 2022, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Additional 3pm matinee on Saturday, June 18.
For more information, please email auditions@uprighttheatre.org.
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
AUDITION SIDES
ABOUT THE SHOW:
With a royal wedding near, four lovers flee into a dark, eerie forest. There they become pawns in the impassioned battle between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the supernatural fairies who are led by Puck. What ensues is sorcery, explosive passion, dance, fickle infatuation, shape-shifting and madcap antics which provide a magical, and often humorous, exploration of romance, lust and marriage.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG (Parental Guidance)
*Fun romantic comedy with mild sexual references and adult situations.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
ROLES AVAILABLE: The role of Demetrius is available. All other roles have been cast.
Oberon/Theseus
Oberon is the King of the Fairies and Titania’s husband. He is a powerful strong-willed character that believes he can do whatever he wants through cunning and vengeance. Theseus is the Duke of Athens, representing law and order.
Gender: Male | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Titania/Hippolyta
Titania is Queen of the Fairies, wife of Oberon, and a force to be reckoned with in the world of magic. She is a fierce yet charming leader who uses her knowledge and physical prowess to influence those around her. Hippolyta is an Amazonian Queen betrothed to Theseus.
Gender: Female | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Puck
Puck, also called Robin Goodfellow, is Oberon’s right-hand, his faithful fairy servant who has a vivacious and mischievous way of executing orders and guiding the play.
Gender: Any | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Hermia
Beloved of Lysander and Demetrius, but only in love with Lysander. Idealistic, feisty, and bold enough to take matters into their own hands.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Helena
Hermia’s devoted and jealous best friend, fawning over Demetrius. A romantic with sharp wit, unyielding attentiveness and physical insecurity.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Lysander
An endearing, facile, and impulsive young lover who runs away with Hermia after being denied permission to marry. Romantic, hopeful and respectable Athenian Society Member.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Demetrius
Beloved of Helena, but in love with Hermia. A witty, smooth, and arrogant young Athenian with a sense of entitlement. Pursues Lysander and Helena in spite of Hermia’s attempts to woo.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Any Ethnicity or Race
AUDITION SIDES
Nick Bottom
An over-confident, self-involved actor chosen to play Pyramus in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. After being a fool, he finds himself in the physical manifestation of his actions.
Gender: Male | Age: 26 to 45 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Quince/Egeus
Quince is the nominal leader and amateur playwright of the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Egeus is Hermia’s parent. An old-fashioned, insensitive, and protective guardian.
Gender: Any | Age: 30 to 50 | Any Ethnicity or Race
Flute/Peaseblossom
Flute is a soft-spoken, thoughtful craftsperson and the youngest chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Peaseblossom is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Snug/Moth
Snug is a sweet, shy craftsperson and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Moth is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Starveling/Mustardseed
Starveling is a simple craftsperson and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Mustardseed is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Snout/Cobweb
Snout is a cautious, forgetful craftsman and chosen actor performing in the play celebrating Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Cobweb is a devoted member of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
Fairies
Devoted members of Titania’s court.
Gender: Any | Age: Any | Any Ethnicity or Race
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due as soon as possible. Rehearsals have already begun, so we are looking to fill the role immediately.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held at Upright’s Studio on Main beginning April 18, 2022 and will generally be four nights per week from 6:30-10pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10a-2p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Masks are highly recommended for all in-person rehearsals and will be required should the COVID-19 community level for Tarrant County reach high on the CDC website.
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 27-June 18, 2022, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Additional 3pm matinee on Saturday, June 18.
For more information, please email auditions@uprighttheatre.org.
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
Important Links:
CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR CONFLICT CALENDAR
CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION SIDES
For more info, please email auditions@uprighttheatre.org.
CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR CONFLICT CALENDAR
CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION SIDES
For more info, please email auditions@uprighttheatre.org.
**COVID-19 Warning**
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for our guests, students and staff. Guests must follow all posted instructions while in-person at Upright Theatre Company. Face masks are highly recommended and will become required should the COVID-19 community level for Tarrant County reach high on the CDC website.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting Upright Theatre Company, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for our guests, students and staff. Guests must follow all posted instructions while in-person at Upright Theatre Company. Face masks are highly recommended and will become required should the COVID-19 community level for Tarrant County reach high on the CDC website.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting Upright Theatre Company, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
