About The Show

Four young lovers, a troupe of amateur actors and a bevy of mischievous fairies collide in the forest outside of Athens on Midsummer Eve. Confusions, enchantments, transformations and romantic entanglements abound! Can everything be put right by the light of dawn? One of William Shakespeare most famous and funniest comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will provide the answers.

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jean Hardie

Performance Details

July 24 – August 2, 2026
Thur – Fri: 7:30PM | Sat – Sun: 2:00PM
Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage

Auditions

Sat. May 30 – 1:00PM
Sun. May 31 – 6:00PM

Callbacks

Mon. June 1 – 6:00PM
Tue. June 2 – 6:00PM

Audition Location

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Notes

• Eligibility: Ages 14 – 22 (rising 9th grade through college age)
• Cost: None
• Seeking all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds for all roles; age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as
• No prepared reading required; please expect to read from the show.

Pre-Audition Workshop

Join Director Jean Hardie for a one-time workshop on how to understand and speak the works on William Shakespeare. Learn tips on how to untangle the grammar, honor the punctuation and navigate the mysteries of iambic pentameter. Open to all but especially intended for those who plan to audition for A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Sat. May 16, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Spokane Civic Theatre, Studio Theatre
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Characters

The Athenian Court:

• Theseus – The Duke of Athens, powerful, noble and a bit straitlaced – tends to govern by the book.
• Hippolyta – Queen of the Amazons, his fiancé. She may have been conquered in battle, but she is strong and independent – knows her own mind.
• Philostrate – Major Domo of the Court. Devoted to his boss – a “yes” man.
• Egeus – A nobleman of Athens, father of Hermia. Head of his family and expects to be obeyed. Somewhat hotheaded.
• Courtiers – may double as Fairies

The Four Lovers: lots of slapsticky physical combat, a bit of hugging and hand-holding

• Hermia – Egeus’ lovely daughter, in love with Lysander. Wants her own way in the face of her overbearing father and makes a daring decision.
• Lysander – A young nobleman, in love with Hermia. A well born young man, virtually indistinguishable from…
• Demetrius – A young nobleman, wants to marry Hermia, but formerly in love with Helena. He has treated Helena callously and we are not sure quite why.
• Helena – A young Athenian woman, Hermia’s best friend, in love with Demetrius. She is currently in the throes of self-pity at being thrown over and is not handling it well.

The Mechanicals: Workmen of Athens and the actors in Pyramus and Thisbe

• Peter Quince – a carpenter, Director and Prologue. Very organized and very proud of his adaptation of Pyramus and Thisbe. Determined to direct a masterpiece.
• Nick Bottom – the weaver/Pyramus. Supremely confident in his local status as the best actor ever. Spoiler – he isn’t, but he doesn’t let that stop him from writing the book on overacting. Role involves some embracing and hugging with Titania.
• Francis Flute – the bellows mender. Plays the role of Thisbe. Since he is the youngest of the workmen, he gets cast as the lady love of Pyramus. Not happy about it, but ultimately takes on the role with a vengeance.
• Tom Snout – the tinker. Plays the role of The Wall. Not a great talent, but plays his part as written which is the best that can be said.
• Robin Starveling – the tailor. Plays the role of Moonshine. He knows that his role is underwritten and pretty much meaningless, but is determined to say it all despite heckling from the crowd.
• Snug – the joiner. Plays the role of The Lion. He is slow of study, and he knows it. The fact that he memorizes an entire paragraph is a marvel.

The Fairies:

• Oberon – King of the Fairies. Powerful and charismatic, also devious and a bit ruthless. Loves Titania, but tends to be a bit of a player.
• Puck (Robin Goodfellow) – Oberon’s mischievous assistant. A powerful spirit, he is devoted to his boss, but has been known to go a bit rogue. Loves to play tricks on foolish mortals.
• Titania – Queen of the Fairies. She is a powerful spirit in her own right, but also a bit of a flirt. She loves Oberon, but also likes to get her own way in love and war. Role involves some hugging and embracing with Nick Bottom.
• Her Court: Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed. Spirits of nature, devoted to their Queen, even if they don’t always understand her actions. May double as Courtiers.

About The Show

Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories features an updated script and score made specifically for today’s young performers.

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.

Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. 

Music and Lyrics by Danny Elfman, Sammy Fain & Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace & Cy Coben, Michael Abbott & Sarah Weeks, and Mack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston
 Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle

 Book and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico
Based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland
and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

Directed by Cynthia Kirkman Romoff
Music Directed by Christian Skok
Choreography by Myranda Lloyd

Performance Details

August 7 – 16, 2016
Thur – Fri: 7:30PM | Sat – Sun: 2:00PM
Firth J Chew Studio Theatre

Auditions

Sat. June 6 – 12:00PM
Sun. June 7 – 6:00PM

Callbacks

Mon. June 8 – 4:30PM
Tue. June 9 – 4:30PM

Audition Location

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Notes

• Eligibility: Ages 9-14 (rising 4th grade through rising 9th grade)
• Cost: None
• Seeking all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds for all roles; age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as
• No prepared reading or singing required, however auditioners are welcome and encouraged to check out the audition materials in advance; please expect to read and sing from the show. Click here.
• Rehearsals and workshops are fully integrated with training across four areas of theatrical craft: acting, dance, vocal performance, and production — giving participants a well-rounded, hands-on experience from first rehearsal to final bow.
• Rehearsals will principally take place between 4-8pm July 13 through August 6. The week prior to the show there will be extended and weekend rehearsals. Some music and choreography rehearsals may be scheduled outside of these times, full details will be available at the audition.

Characters

The Wonderland Ensemble:
The zany, magical, and unique characters that Alice meets along her journey. This group includes participants in the caucus race who are swept up by the ocean of tears; Party Guests at the March Hare and Mad Hatter’s tea party; and Royal Cards, servants of the Queen and King of Hearts.
Gender: Any

Alice:
A curious and intrepid young girl. On a journey of self-discovery,  the adventurous Alice has the heart of an explorer and instincts of a leader.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: Eb5/Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Small Alice and Tall Alice:
A differently sized versions of the adventurous Alice.
Gender: Female

The Cheshire Cat (1, 2 and 3):
The Cheshire Cat is the perpetually grinning narrator of the story, a magical feline who doesn’t always agree with itself. This role is played by three actors.
Gender: Any

White Rabbit:
The White Rabbit is the fussy royal trumpeter, ever-worried that he is running terribly late.
Gender: Male – Vocal range top: E4/Vocal range bottom: C3

Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee:
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are goofy twins with an identity crisis and an exhausting enthusiasm for proper manners.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: Eb5/Vocal range bottom: C#4

The Flowers:
Rose, Petunia, Lily, Violet, and Daisy, are a stuck-up group of flowers in the Golden Afternoon.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: D5/Vocal range bottom: B3

Caterpillar:
Caterpillar is Alice’s wise and fabulous mentor. In fact, if she had a fairy godmother, this cool Caterpillar would be it.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: Db5/Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Mad Hatter:
The Mad Hatter is the life of the (tea) party and has a habit of making up rules.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: Bb4/Vocal range bottom: Bb3

March Hare
The March Hare is the Mad Hatter’s chummy sidekick and always enjoys a good party.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: B4/Vocal range bottom: B3

Queen Of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts is the hotheaded and overbearing ruler of Wonderland.
Gender: Female – Vocal range top: Db5/Vocal range bottom: C4

King Of Hearts
The King of Hearts, the Queen’s partner, has a timid demeanor until taking command of Alice’s trial.
Gender: Male

Dodo Bird:
The Dodo Bird is the commanding captain of the Queen’s Navy and leads the caucus race.
Gender: Any – Vocal range top: D5/Vocal range bottom: C4

Doorknob:
The Doorknob is the gatekeeper of Wonderland, who encourages Alice to drink the magic potion.
Gender: Any

Mathilda:
Mathilda is Alice’s more serious sister, with no time for silly games.
Gender: Female

Mathilda’s Friends:
Mathilda’s two snooty friends who find Alice odd.
Gender: Female