Dominion stage's commitment to diversity

Dominion Stage celebrates the diversity found in our audiences, our community, and on our stage.  Our diversity is evident in the shows we select, the makeup of our organization, and in our casting.  If we have failed to make this clear in the past, we sincerely apologize.  

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Factors that DO influence casting:

dominion stage announces Auditions for
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Director: DANNI GUY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: MARY BETH SMITH-TOOMEY

Dominion Stage is thrilled to announce auditions for an unforgettable re-imagining of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream,
directed by Danni Guy.

Forget everything you think you know about this classic comedy.

This production transforms Shakespeare's enchanted forest into the eerie hills of Appalachia, blending folklore, superstition, and folk horror into a haunting, theatrical experience. Expect ancient rituals, unsettling magic, and a world where the woods are alive - and always watching.

This is not your usual production.

CASTING INFORMATION
ALL roles are open to performers of all genders, races, ethnicity, body types, abilities, & experience levels.
We are committed to creating an inclusive & welcoming audition environment and encourage anyone excited by this unique vision to audition.

To support our intimate ensemble approach, many roles will be doubled,
giving actors the opportunity to explore multiple characters throughout the production.

Additionally, we are looking for individuals to fill tech roles.
Interested? Please feel free to reach out to the Director via the link at the bottom of this announcement.

AUDITIONS:
Week of 21 July 2026

CALLBACKS (BY INVITATION ONLY):
25 july 2026

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT:
THEATRE ON THE RUN, 3700 S FOUR MILE RUN, ARLINGTON, VA

Rehearsals

All rehearsals are anticipated for 28 July 2026 - 27 September 2026.

Tech Weekend: 3-4 October 2026

Tech Week: 6-9 October 2026

Show Brush-ups: 14 October 2026 & 21 October 2026

Performances

All performances will take place at Theatre on the Run (3700 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA 22206:

- Friday, 9 October 2026
- Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Friday, 16 October 2026
- Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Friday, 23 October 2026
- Saturday, 24 October 2026

***STRIKE ON 25 OCTOBER 2026 IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST MEMBERS***

Questions? Contact the Director here!

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Dominion Stage is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Federal ID number 52-1349392.