ADULT & JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Villanova Players

Samantha Hancock
Jun 15
3 min read

Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Presented By: Villanova Players

Genre: Comedy, Shakespeare, Fantasy

Synopsis: Love and magic collide when four lovers and a group of clumsy actors enter a fairy-filled forest. Chaos, spells, and mistaken identities will have you laughing as mischievous fairies meddle with fate. Will love survive the enchantment? This joyful and energetic production will explore the theme of dreams—ranging from the whimsical to the nightmarish. Expect pillow fights, ethnic dancing, Eurovision music, bedroom-inspired sets, and a whole lot of fun, mischief, and magical mayhem.

Audition Details:

Audition Dates: Saturday 9 August 2025

Audition Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Hourly Sessions for Major Roles, 1:30 pm group session for Chorus)

Audition Location and Address: The Hut, Jean Howie Drive, Balmoral Park, Morningside QLD 4170

Audition Registration: Book Your Audition Time via TryBooking

Audition Pack: Download the Audition Pack

Expression of Interest: Complete this Form

Audition Requirements:

For Major Roles (Oberon, Titania, Bottom, Puck, Theseus, Hermia, Helena, Lysander, Demetrius):Prepare a 1–2 minute comic monologue (preferably from Shakespeare, Wilde, Shaw, Coward, or similar). You’ll also read scenes with other auditionees.
For Minor Roles & Chorus (Mechanicals, Fairies, Elves, etc):No monologue required. Be ready to sing, move, and read in a group audition session. The group audition is recommended at 1:30pm, but you may book a different time if needed.

Available Roles:

THE LOVERS

Hermia (F, 20–30) – Bold, defiant, deeply in love with Lysander
Lysander (M, 20–30) – Romantic, brave, determined
Helena (F, 20–30) – Passionate, insecure, in love with Demetrius
Demetrius (M, 20–30) – Stubborn, once in love with Helena, now pursuing Hermia

THE COURT

Duke Theseus (M, 30+) - Duke of Athens – planning to get married
Queen Hippolyta (F, 30+) - Queen of the Amazons – about to wed Theseus.
Egeus (Any Gender) - Hermia’s Father or Mother
Philostrate (Any Gender, any age) - Theseus's Royal Wedding planner - Master of Revels – General Butler

THE MECHANICALS

Nick Bottom (M, any age) – Over-the-top weaver; comic gold
Peter Quince (Any Gender, any age) – The “director” of the play
Francis Flute (M, young man) – Forced into a dress, awkward but sweet
Snug (Any Gender, any age) – Timid, scared of forgetting lines
Tom Snout (M, any age) – Grows in confidence
Robin Starveling (Any Gender, any age) – Irritated moonlight narrator

THE SUPERNATURALS

Oberon (M, 30+) – Fairy King
Titania (F, 30+) – Fairy Queen
Puck (Any Gender, 12+) – Mischievous and full of energy, preferably short
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed (M/F, 8+) – Singing, dancing fairy attendants

Scheduling:

Performance Dates:

Friday 7 November 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday 8 November 2025 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday 9 November 2025 at 2:00 PM
Friday 14 November 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday 15 November 2025 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday 16 November 2025 at 2:00 PM

Rehearsal Dates:

Further Auditions (if needed): Monday 11th August 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Call backs: Wednesday 13th August 11:00 – 1:00pm Public Holiday
Workshops & Play readings: Sunday 24th August - Sunday 31st August
Rehearsals start: Sunday 7 September 2025
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Sundays: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm