AUDITIONS at Spotlighters Theatre - PLEASE READ COMPLETELY
Spotlighters Theatre holds auditions for productions approximately 8 to 10 weeks before the scheduled opening of the show.
Typically auditions are on Saturday 11am - 3pm and Sunday 6pm - 9pm. Please verify dates and times on the specific audition page.
Some roles may be pre-cast, and will be noted in the audition notice.
All actors should bring their resume, current headshot, and rehearsal conflicts to the audition.
All auditions are OPEN CALL unless noted in the specific audition notice.
For Musical Auditions, you will be asked to perform 24-32 bars of prepared music, but you may also be asked to sing another cut from that music or from another selection. An Accompanist will be provided. Sheet music in the proper key MUST be provided. A'cappella auditions are not allowed.
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form.
Please verify that you are available for all performances.
All roles are non-equity (non-union) and are non-paid.
Spotlighters attempts to cast age appropriate actors when possible, and follows a color-blind / color-conscious casting policy when allowed by script or license.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to Info@spotlighters.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.
Auditions are held at theatre unless otherwise noted;
Spotlighters Theatre - 817 Saint Paul Street - Baltimore, MD 21202
Typically auditions are on Saturday 11am - 3pm and Sunday 6pm - 9pm. Please verify dates and times on the specific audition page.
Some roles may be pre-cast, and will be noted in the audition notice.
All actors should bring their resume, current headshot, and rehearsal conflicts to the audition.
All auditions are OPEN CALL unless noted in the specific audition notice.
For Musical Auditions, you will be asked to perform 24-32 bars of prepared music, but you may also be asked to sing another cut from that music or from another selection. An Accompanist will be provided. Sheet music in the proper key MUST be provided. A'cappella auditions are not allowed.
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form.
Please verify that you are available for all performances.
All roles are non-equity (non-union) and are non-paid.
Spotlighters attempts to cast age appropriate actors when possible, and follows a color-blind / color-conscious casting policy when allowed by script or license.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to Info@spotlighters.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.
Auditions are held at theatre unless otherwise noted;
Spotlighters Theatre - 817 Saint Paul Street - Baltimore, MD 21202
Auditions are usually posted 10-12 weeks prior to the opening of the production. If you want to check out the exciting season - visit our Season 58 Page.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Midsummer Gender Fluid Dream Feb 22 & 24, 2020
Zanna Don't Mar 28 & 29, 2020
Dinner With Friends May 2 & 3, 2020
Zanna Don't Mar 28 & 29, 2020
Dinner With Friends May 2 & 3, 2020
AUDITIONS FOR . . .
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A Midsumer
Gender Fluid Dream Lanoree Blake, Director PERFORMANCES: May 1 - May 24, 2020 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and one Ten Spot Thursday at 8:00pm SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE 817 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-752-1225 Info@spotlighters.org |
AUDITION DATES: (No appointments necessary, this is an open call)
SATURDAY, Feb 22, 2020 11 am - 3 pm Possible Call Back Date TBD the week of 2/24/20
MONDAY, Feb 24, 2020 6 pm - 9 pm (please arrive by 7 pm)
- Actors may be asked to remain and read with other actors auditioning
- Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.
PREPARATION FOR AUDITIONS -
-Please prepare a dramatic reading of a song from the 1980s (one verse and one chorus).
Be creative! We want to see personality.
-Cold Reads: Sides will be provided for the character you are auditioning for.
Actors may be asked to read several characters. Plan to stay between 20 and 30 minutes.
-Please bring a copy of your headshot or a recent snapshot of you, your theatrical resume,
and any conflicts you will have from March – May 24th, 2020
RESERVE A SPOT
I encourage actors to reserve spots to make sure not to waste anybody’s time. If you would like to reserve an audition spot, please email spotsmidsummer20@gmail.com to reserve a time.
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid
Synopsis: An enchanting comedy set mostly in the woods about four lovers who try to love openly in Athenian society in the mid-80s. Meanwhile, the fairies of the forest are up to no good, and when the lovers and an unsuspecting acting troupe are exposed to their magical whims, chaos ensues.
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid
SATURDAY, Feb 22, 2020 11 am - 3 pm Possible Call Back Date TBD the week of 2/24/20
MONDAY, Feb 24, 2020 6 pm - 9 pm (please arrive by 7 pm)
- Actors may be asked to remain and read with other actors auditioning
- Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.
PREPARATION FOR AUDITIONS -
-Please prepare a dramatic reading of a song from the 1980s (one verse and one chorus).
Be creative! We want to see personality.
-Cold Reads: Sides will be provided for the character you are auditioning for.
Actors may be asked to read several characters. Plan to stay between 20 and 30 minutes.
-Please bring a copy of your headshot or a recent snapshot of you, your theatrical resume,
and any conflicts you will have from March – May 24th, 2020
RESERVE A SPOT
I encourage actors to reserve spots to make sure not to waste anybody’s time. If you would like to reserve an audition spot, please email spotsmidsummer20@gmail.com to reserve a time.
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid
Synopsis: An enchanting comedy set mostly in the woods about four lovers who try to love openly in Athenian society in the mid-80s. Meanwhile, the fairies of the forest are up to no good, and when the lovers and an unsuspecting acting troupe are exposed to their magical whims, chaos ensues.
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN -
CASTING NOTE: Note: All Casting is color blind. Some roles’ gender identities have been changed or opened, please see character descriptions for more information. If you would like to audition for a role whose gender identity is different than yours, I am happy to see you.
THE LOVERS
Hermes (Male-Identifying 20-40): Just wants to love openly, a spitfire, loves Lysander and doesn’t care what his father thinks.
Lysander (Male-Identifying 20-40): In love with Hermes, determined to run away with him, level-headed.
Demetria (Female-Identifying 20-40): trying to marry Hermes in order to avoid the truth of her own sexuality, spurns Helena and is very angry and resentful.
Helena (Female-Identifying 20-40): just wants to be loved by Demetria, low self-esteem, but determined to get the love she wants.
THE FAIRIES
Titania (Drag Queen/King: would prefer to cast a working drag performer if possible): regal, elegant, has a past with Oberon, "the one everyone looks at when she walks into a room"
Oberon (All Gender Identities, All Ages): King of Fairies. Proud, angry, and vengeful, he quarrels with Titania for the sake of a changeling boy
Puck (Will be Played as Nonbinary. Nonbinary or genderfluid actor preferred but will consider all gender identities, all ages) – also called Robin Goodfellow. Oberon’s right hand and a general trickster. If Puck is involved, you know they’ll be trouble!
Peaseblossom (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Moth (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Cobweb (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Mustardseed (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
(The four fairies of Titania’s court may be double cast with the Mechanicals)
THE MECHANICALS
Nick Bottom (Male-Identifying 20-40): a take-charge sort of fellow, and a great stage ham who wishes to play all the parts he can in Quince’s play.
Peter Quince (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) organizes some fellow workers into preparing a play he has written to present to Theseus and Hippolyta on their wedding day
Tom Snout (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A Citizen of Athens
Snug, The Joiner (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
Robin Starveling (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
Francis Flute (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
THE COURT OF ATHENS
Theseus (Male-Identifying 30+) The Duke, Won Hippolyta by Besting Her
Hippolyta (Female-Identifying 30+) Queen of the Amazons
Egeus/Egeia (Any Gender Identity, 30+) Parent to Hermes, disapproving of his choice of lover.
Philostrate (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) Master of the Revels
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid
CASTING NOTE: Note: All Casting is color blind. Some roles’ gender identities have been changed or opened, please see character descriptions for more information. If you would like to audition for a role whose gender identity is different than yours, I am happy to see you.
THE LOVERS
Hermes (Male-Identifying 20-40): Just wants to love openly, a spitfire, loves Lysander and doesn’t care what his father thinks.
Lysander (Male-Identifying 20-40): In love with Hermes, determined to run away with him, level-headed.
Demetria (Female-Identifying 20-40): trying to marry Hermes in order to avoid the truth of her own sexuality, spurns Helena and is very angry and resentful.
Helena (Female-Identifying 20-40): just wants to be loved by Demetria, low self-esteem, but determined to get the love she wants.
THE FAIRIES
Titania (Drag Queen/King: would prefer to cast a working drag performer if possible): regal, elegant, has a past with Oberon, "the one everyone looks at when she walks into a room"
Oberon (All Gender Identities, All Ages): King of Fairies. Proud, angry, and vengeful, he quarrels with Titania for the sake of a changeling boy
Puck (Will be Played as Nonbinary. Nonbinary or genderfluid actor preferred but will consider all gender identities, all ages) – also called Robin Goodfellow. Oberon’s right hand and a general trickster. If Puck is involved, you know they’ll be trouble!
Peaseblossom (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Moth (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Cobweb (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
Mustardseed (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A fairy of Titania’s court.
(The four fairies of Titania’s court may be double cast with the Mechanicals)
THE MECHANICALS
Nick Bottom (Male-Identifying 20-40): a take-charge sort of fellow, and a great stage ham who wishes to play all the parts he can in Quince’s play.
Peter Quince (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) organizes some fellow workers into preparing a play he has written to present to Theseus and Hippolyta on their wedding day
Tom Snout (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) A Citizen of Athens
Snug, The Joiner (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
Robin Starveling (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
Francis Flute (Any Gender Identity, Any Age): A Citizen of Athens
THE COURT OF ATHENS
Theseus (Male-Identifying 30+) The Duke, Won Hippolyta by Besting Her
Hippolyta (Female-Identifying 30+) Queen of the Amazons
Egeus/Egeia (Any Gender Identity, 30+) Parent to Hermes, disapproving of his choice of lover.
Philostrate (Any Gender Identity, Any Age) Master of the Revels
All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Non-Union/Non-Paid