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A Mid-Winter Night's Murder


PREMISE: Duke Theseus, having recently conquered Queen Hippolyta and her Amazons prepares for his wedding to Hippolyta. But just as the happy occasion commences a mysterious messenger arrives with ill news. Moments later two bodies lay dead and we learn that the fair Hermia has been promised by her father to Demetrius against her wishes. But Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius, all of which adds just enough confusion to attract the interest of Puck, servant to Oberon, king of the faerie realm

SETTING: Somewhere in a dreamy wood set in the opulent Romanov era

PROPS:

Cobweb
  • Money
  • Faerie Dust
  • Lantern


    • Demetrius
  • Sword
  • Book


    • Helena
  • Lip balm
  • "H" handkerchief
  • Pink Flower
  • Dagger & sheath


    • Hermia
  • "H" Handkerchief
  • Muff


    • Lysander
  • Fake Tattoo
  • Sword
  • Quill
  • Parchment


    • Moth
  • Money
  • Faerie dust
  • Lantern
  • Money changer


    • Mustardseed/Hitknave
  • Cloak
  • Lysander's Sword (with emblem)
  • Money
  • Faerie dust
  • Lantern
  • Accident note


    • Oberon
  • Antidote for Titania


    • Peaseblossom/Messenger
  • Beard
  • Letter from Egeus
  • Mask
  • Money
  • Faerie dust
  • Lantern
  • Bird (w/ Blackmail note)


    • Puck
  • Pouch with faerie dust
  • Jester's Rattle
  • Flower garlands


    • Titania
  • scroll
  • chair near Bottom


    • Participants:
    - Theseus — Hat, Medallion
    - Bottom — Ears, Robe, Ring, Platter of delights
    - Hippolyta — Tiara - Others — Foreclosure Notice, Locket with image of Oberon

    ASSITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT: Faerie aria serenade - "Bottom's Dream"

    CASTING CALL
    posted in Backstage West

    Oberon - King of the faeries; 30-60
    Titania - queen of the faeries; 25-50
    Hermia - female, attractive; 18-30
    Helena - female, attractive & comedic; 18-30
    Demetrius - male, scheming, attractive; 20-35
    Lysander - male, attractive; 20-35
    Puck - male or female, impish; 16-30
    Faeries - Sing, dance, establish ambience - Tech/Understudy (props, people, check-in)
    NOTES: Swordplay for Demetrius & Lysander; minor singing and movement for faeries


    Audience Participation Roles
    Hooh, Wott, Wenn, Wayre, Howe, Wye & Koz
    along with
    Snug, Flute, Quince, Snout & Starveling performing the pantomime of Pyramis & Thisby....
    plus Nick Bottom of course!

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