A Midsummer Night's Dream: The '70s Musical
A PRODUCTION OF THE CITADEL THEATRE
AUDITION NOTICE
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The 70’s Musical
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Daryl Cloran and Kayvon Koshkam
Directed by Daryl Cloran
In the Maclab Theatre at the Citadel
Shakespeare’s most famous comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, reimagined in the 1970s and packed full of infectious music from the period by artists like: David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer and Olivia Newton-John, this will be a hilarious, glam-rock reinterpretation of a classic that will have audiences singing all the way home.
EDMONTON CONTRACT DATES:
Rehearsal Starts: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
First preview: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Opening: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Closing: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Audition Information
AUDITIONS IN EDMONTON: May 8 and 9, 2024
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE FOR EDMONTON AUDITIONS:
- We are currently only considering submissions from Edmonton-based actors.
- All submissions should include ONE PDF FILE with both a Headshot and a Resume.
- Email submission to auditions@citadeltheatre.com. Write “MIDSUMMER” in the subject line and indicate the role you are interested in in the body of the email. We accept online submissions only.
- Audition materials will be made available to selected Artists.
- While we thank all those who submit, only those selected to audition will be contacted.
- THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 29.
Character Breakdown
The pronouns and ages listed are descriptions of the characters. Actors are welcome to express interest in any role, regardless of gender or age. The roles of Puck, Bottom and Demetrius have been cast.
Titania / Hippolyta
She/Her. 30-45. Black. Song influences: 70s R&B (Roberta Flack, Gloria Gaynor).
Titania is the Queen of the Fairies. She lives in a world of magic and music. Feels like Tina Turner or Donna Summer. Hippolyta is a Queen and a warrior. She represents order.
Oberon / Theseus
He/Him. 30-45. Any Ethnicity. Song influences: 70s Hard Rock (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith). Ability to sing tenor an asset.
Oberon is the King of the Fairies. He’s a real 70s rocker. Long hair. Shirt open. Lots of attitude.
Theseus is the Duke of Athens. Engaged to Hippolyta. Authority figure.
Helena
She/Her. 20-30. Any Ethnicity. Song influences: 70s Rock/Country (Linda Ronstadt, Blondie) Tall. In love with Demetrius. Friend to Hermia.’
Hermia
She/Her. 20-30. Any Ethnicity. Song influences: 70s Pop/Rock (Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Simon & Garfunkel, Stealers Wheel) Short. In love with Lysander. Daughter of Egeus. Friend to Helena.
Lysander
She/Her. 20-30. Any Ethnicity. Song influences: 70s Pop/Rock (Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Simon & Garfunkel, Stealers Wheel). Lysander is in love with Hermia, but Egeus won’t allow it.
Egeus/Quince/Musician
Any Gender. Any Ethnicity. 40+
Egeus is the strict, conservative parent of Hermia, and unhappy with Hermia’s love of Lysander. Quince is the director of the Mechanicals. Must be a strong musician (keyboards, guitar, bass, drums or trumpet)
Mechanicals (Flute, Snug, Snout) / Musicians
Any Gender. Any Ethnicity. Any Age.
The Mechanicals are a garage band. Each must be a strong musician (keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet). Must have strong comedic skills.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitments
THE CITADEL THEATRE
The Citadel Theatre is in the heart of amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB), and we are proud to call Treaty 6 territory home. As a regional theatre, it is integral that we ensure that the stories we tell, as well as the composition of our artists, board, staff, students, and audience are reflective of the diverse lived experiences in this dynamic city. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities. For more on Citadel Theatre’s Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity commitments, please visit: https://bit.ly/CitadelEDI.
If there are any potential barriers (language, disability, access need, or any other considerations) preventing you from applying to audition please let us know and we will collaborate with you to find solutions.
Accessibility: Citadel Theatre’s rehearsal facilities are fully accessible. Our building is equipped with elevators and numerous accessible washrooms. The Maclab Theatre stage and backstage areas currently have reduced accessibility to artists that have mobility access needs. The Maclab is a unique thrust stage with multiple stairs, risers, and steep ramp entrances and the backstage area does not currently have accessible washrooms or dressing rooms; we are working to correct these issues in the space and are very open to discussing potential workarounds and solutions. Please let us know if you have any questions about the physical layout of our spaces, or other access needs. For more information on Accessibility at Citadel Theatre, please visit: https://bit.ly/CitadelAccessibility.