Hershey Area Playhouse will hold auditions for its production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on January 4 and 5, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 8 of Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey. Callbacks for some parts will be held on Saturday, January 7 from 1-5 p.m. at the same location.

On a midsummer's night, Hermia and her lover Lysander flee from Athens and Demetrius, the man Hermia's father favors as a son-in-law. Demetrius follows, pursued by Helena, who loves him. On the same night, Bottom and his friends leave Athens to find somewhere quiet to rehearse their play, which is to be performed at the wedding feast of Duke Theseus. Drawn into the woods they enter a world of magic, mystery and wonder.

The play calls for nine men and seven women and four roles that can be played by either. It will be directed by Karen Ruch.

Those interested in auditioning should come prepared with a monologue (a monologue from Shakespeare is preferred, but not required.) Actors may also be asked to read scenes from the play. These scenes are posted on the Hershey Area Playhouse website at  www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com .

The production will be staged March 9-11 & 16-18, 2006. For more information, please email hersheyareaplayhouse@hersheyareaplayhouse.com or call (717) 533-8525.

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