Auditions for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Bainbridge Performing Arts

Bainbridge Performing Arts

About the project and the company

Performances will be June 27, 28, 29, 30 and July 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:00PM outdoors at the beautiful Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island- https://bloedelreserve.org/

Rehearsals will be May 5th- June 26, and will be four days a week (Mon, Tues & Thurs evenings 6:40-9:40pm and Sat days 11:30am-4:30pm). A more complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at callbacks. All rehearsals and performances will take place on Bainbridge Island. Walk-on ferry passes will be provided for our Seattle-area cast members for all rehearsals and performances.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the story of the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, king of Athens, and Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. It follows the lovers Hermia and Lysander as they attempt to elope but are dogged by Demetrius, in love with Hermia, and Helena, in love with Demetrius. Parallel is the story of Titania and Oberon, monarchs of the forest, who are embroiled in their own fight. Puck, their fairy jester, functions as a liaison between the two parties, as Oberon orders him to use a love potion to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Oberon’s plan backfires, and it is Puck’s duty to right his wrong. As the play is a comedy, it ends with a many-part marriage between the happy lovers.

Audition requirements

Submit a video of your 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue. If you enjoy singing and would like to include a short song in your video, please feel free (not required) Fill follow the link on our website; https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/auditions to provide your details and upload your video audition. If you are not able to submit a video, have questions or would prefer to schedule an in-person audition, please contact Deirdre Hadlock dhadlock@bainbridgeperformingarts.org BPA is committed to access, opportunity, and representation in all its projects, and we greatly encourage submissions from all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and body types. AUDITION VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS Begin your video by slating your first and last name, pronouns, and city. Film at a medium shot—about waist/belly button up to a few inches above your head (but feel free to move around/play within that frame!) Keep file size under 100MB (export at file at 720p or 540p and a low to medium resolution—OR use https://www.videosmaller.com/ to shrink an already existing file) Label File: FirstNameLastName_Midsummer

Character breakdown / Project needs
All roles are open, Ensemble roles available for youth, ages 11 and up. Please see our website for a complete list of roles; https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/auditions
Additional information
Preferred method of submission

URL

Audition/Interview dates

Auditions are by video submissions, accepted through March 10th, 2024

Pay type

None

Audition location

Bainbridge Island WA

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

Callbacks will be held in person, by invitation on Saturday, March 16th at Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island

Submission instructions

please follow the submission link on our website; https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/auditions

Union Requirements

Non-Union

Website specific to project

https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/auditions

Equity Contract

Non-Union