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A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Prof. Karin Hendricks-Bolen
Audition Information
Cal Poly Theatre & Dance invites all currently enrolled Cal Poly students, regardless of major or previous theatre experience, to audition for our fall production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Students of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition.
Audition Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Location: Building 45, Room 212
Time: 6:30-10pm
What to Prepare
Please select ONE of the provided audition sides and prepare it in advance.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, August 30th and will be held Sunday-Thursday from 7pm-10pm. Not all performers will be called to every rehearsal.
Performance Dates
October 21st-November 1st
Available Roles
The Court
- Theseus – Duke
- Hippolyta – Princess
- Egeus – Father of Hermia
- Philostrate – Master of Revels
The Young Lovers
- Hermia
- Lysandra
- Helena
- Demetrius
The Fairy Realm
- Oberon – King of the Fairies
- Titania – Queen of the Fairies
- Puck (Robin Goodfellow) – A mischievous fairy spirit
- Fairies
The Mechanicals
- Petra Quince
- Nick Bottom
- Francis Flute
- Tom Snout
- Snug
- Robin Starveling
Casting Philosophy
This production is looking to cast individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, social classes, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, documentation statuses, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, ability – and other visible and nonvisible differences. The rehearsal room will provide an inclusive environment for every member of the cast, and all members of the cast are expected to contribute to the work with respect.
Casting will be based on artistic fit, storytelling needs, ensemble collaboration, and the specific vision of the production.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Karin Hendricks
khendr04@calpoly.edu
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