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Summer Shakespeare at Western

A Midsummer Night's Dream
August 16-18, 2024

By: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Lauren daSilva
Location: Beryl Ivey Garden

Experience the classic whimsical comedy with a new modern twist.

Casting Call

To audition: submit a 60-90 second comedic monologue from any era following the instructions here.

Callbacks will be held virtually from May 28-June 2.

Call for Crew

We are looking for 10+ crew members to help shape this year's production. Roles available include:

Assistant Director
Assistant Stage Manager
Production Assistant (x2)
Head of Costumes
Head of Makeup
Set Coordinator
Set Builders (multiple)
Head of Marketing

Apply here!

Deadline: May 31, 2024

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About

Western Summer Shakespeare is a longstanding tradition in the London community. It is outdoor theatre, staged on campus at Western University. The first Western Summer Shakespeare performance took place on 4 August 1981, making it the longest running campus, or indeed outdoor, Summer Shakespeare in Canada - longer than the Dream in High Park by two years!

We welcome participation - both on and off the stage - from students, staff, and friends of Western University, Fanshawe College, and from the wider London community. Auditions are normally scheduled in March-April (before classes end), and the show is rehearsed at Western in May-July. In casting the show, priority should be given to students, though all members of the community are welcome to audition and a diverse cast is welcome. Our productions run typically for five to ten nights, usually during July or early August.

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Questions

If you have questions about Western Summer Shakespeare productions please email Dr. Jo Devereux, Department of English and Writing Studies: jdevereu@uwo.ca.

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