Open, Diverse Cast Sought

Because our goals at Main Street Theatre include fostering a fun, inclusive, community-building environment, our open casting encourages actors of all ages, colors, sizes, identities, cultures, and abilities to audition for any part they are interested in.

Auditions will take place at the Main Street Theatre office at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker (2997 Lawrenceville Hwy, ​Tucker, GA 30084).  ​

Auditions for Shakespeare in Hollywood
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Sharyn McHenry

Update (1/24/26): Due to the winter weather, auditions have been rescheduled. New dates and times are below.  
Audition Dates & Times (UPDATED)
​Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 to 9pm
Thursday, January 29, 6:30 to 9pm
Saturday, January 31: Callbacks, 1 to 4pm​

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Oberon and his mischievous servant Puck flee the fairy world and land in 1930s Hollywood, where they become entangled in a Warner Bros. film adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Their magic interferes with actors, studio executives, and romantic relationships, creating comic chaos as fantasy collides with the realities of show business. As love, ambition, and art clash, the fairies discover the power of imagination—and Hollywood is forever touched by Shakespearean magic.

Seeking 16 actors ages 18 through 60+. All roles are no pay/no stipend.
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​Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script AND a reading of this passage. Don't worry! Most of the script is written in modern English, with just a few nods to The Bard. 

​Auditioners should expect to stay up to one hour after their arrival time slot. 

Resume and headshot not required, but please bring a recent picture that we may keep. Sign-ups encouraged; walk-ins welcome. 

Performances: April 24 - May 3, 2026 (Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees)

Rehearsals: First rehearsal will be Monday, February 2, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Regular rehearsals are Sundays, 2-5 pm, and Mondays and Thursdays, 7-9 pm. 
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Any questions? Feel free to contact Director Sharyn McHenry at [email protected].

Character Descriptions 
Oberon: King of the Fairies. Confident, charismatic, and mischievous, Oberon delights in meddling with humans. He is playful yet authoritative, relishing the glamour of Hollywood while remaining amused by mortal foolishness.
Puck: Played by a female; Oberon’s loyal fairy servant. Energetic, fast-talking, and impish, Puck is curious about humans and easily distracted by modern temptations. Puck provides much of the physical comedy and drives the chaos with enthusiasm and mistakes.
Jack Warner: Brash, fast-talking head of Warner Bros. Studios. Ruthlessly practical and profit-driven, he has little patience for art that doesn’t make money, delivering comedy through blunt authority and sharp sarcasm.
Max Reinhardt: A famous theatrical director. Intellectual, dramatic, and passionate about art, Reinhardt is earnest and intense, often bewildered by Hollywood’s commercial priorities.
Will Hays*: Polite, authoritative head of the Production Code. Moral, earnest, and easily flustered, he is determined to uphold decency in Hollywood, providing comedy through his rigid values colliding with chaos.
Daryl: Jack Warner’s assistant. Overworked, anxious, and eager to please, Daryl is constantly juggling demands and struggling to keep control of the chaos.
Olivia Darnell: A poised, ambitious Hollywood newcomer. Glamorous, intelligent, and self-assured, Olivia uses charm and savvy to navigate studio politics and protect her career.
Lydia Lansing: A sharp-tongued, ambitious starlet and Jack Warner's mistress. A smart dame, what she lacks in talent she makes up for with moxie.
Louella Parsons: Hollywood’s most powerful gossip columnist. Bold, relentless, and self-important, Louella thrives on influence and scandal, using her column to shape reputations and control the industry.
Dick Powell*: A charming, smooth-talking 1930s movie star. Confident and flirtatious, he represents classic Hollywood masculinity and serves as a romantic interest with a self-aware sense of show-business charm.
Jimmy Cagney*: A tough, fast-talking movie star. Street-smart, energetic, and confident, he brings swagger and sharp humor, embodying Hollywood’s gritty edge and star power.
Joe E. Brown*: A grounded, practical working actor. Joe represents the backbone of Hollywood, reacting realistically to the magical absurdity around him.
Ensemble: Seeking one woman and three men for non-speaking roles and crew. 
*will play additional minor characters