Fools and Mortals: A Midsummer Adventure

We are thrilled that you are interested in auditioning for Fools and Mortals: A Midsummer Adventure. We are looking for 16-20 actors aged 16+ to fill roles and swing roles (with guaranteed performances.) The show is a 60 minute immersive, open-air performance that unspools as the audience chooses their own journey, following actors across the campus of The Hill School in Middleburg. Actors will lead audience members, interact with them, all while sharing one of Shakespeare’s most beloved tales.

Regarding Rehearsal Conflicts

You will be asked to share your rehearsal and performance conflicts on the audition form. We understand that, given the time of year, people will be travelling and we are building the schedule with that knowledge based on casting. This requires us to have all conflicts up front. While missing a chunk of time during the rehearsal process will not affect being cast in the production, it may affect the role you are cast in.

Audition Details

In Person Requirements

Sunday, May 18th at 2-4pm & 5-7pm
The Hill School
130 South Madison,
Middleburg VA 20198

For in person auditions, please complete the audition form, which includes signing up for one of four (4) 1-hour audition sessions.

During each session actors will participate by:

• Performing one (1) non-tragic 16-30 line Shakespearen monologue (Midsummer monologues accepted)
• Singing 30 seconds of a song (actor preference - no genre required)
• Participating in a group improvisation session

Video Submission Requirements

For video submissions, please complete the audition form, which includes information on how to submit your video. Each video should include:

• A Slate (name, monologue)
• One (1) non-tragic 16-30 line Shakespearen monologue (Midsummer monologues accepted)
• Sing 30 seconds of a song(actor preference - no genre required)
• One (1) 30-second improvisation as a Shakespearean character (accent not required) responding to one of the following:
  • Someone has gone the wrong way and is about to get lost, give them directions
  • Someone has fallen or stumbled, and you are picking them up both physically and in spirit
  • Someone has done something rude, but you want to correct them without making them feel guilty.
  • You have found a beautiful spider web and want to draw someone’s attention to it.

Fairy/ Young Actor In-Person Audition Information

Sunday, May 18th at 1-2pm The Hill School - 130 South Madison, Middleburg VA 20198

Young actors (aged 9-12 years old, should be accompanied by an adult during the entire audition. Parent or Guardian, please complete the Fairy audition form for young actors.

The audition will consist of some improvisation with other children, a short dance piece taught at the audition, and a short reading which will be provided in advance by email.