We are thrilled that you are interested in submitting to be considered for MIDNIGHT’S DREAM with DENVER IMMERSIVE REPERTORY THEATER!
INITIAL SELF-TAPE SUBMISSION
For your INITIAL SELF-TAPE SUBMISSION, please tape the following:
-Slate: Name, Height, Location, Union Status, let us know if you ARE or are NOT available for the in-person Callback in Denver on 6/9 and confirm you have access to or are willing to find local Denver housing for the duration of the project.
-Pick ONE of the monologues below (Calloostia, Hermit, Oberon or Queen Mab) which can be accessed by clicking the links below. Choose the one that best suits you. You do NOT have to be off-book for this tape. We are utilizing this material for this initial self-tape, but you will be considered for all roles in the project.
CALLOOSTIA (Click here to access material)
HERMIT (Click here to access material)
OBERON (Click here to access material)
QUEEN MAB (Click here to access material)
Initial Self-tape submissions are due in by 5/27 - If you have been invited via EcoCast/Actors Access, please upload your submission by 3pm EST on 5/27. If you have received an email invite, send tapes with headshot/resumes to hdbauditions@gmail.com. All formats are fine - downloadable links are preferred.
We are planning on in-person callbacks in Denver on 6/9. If called back, you will be asked to prepare role-specific material from the show, which can be accessed below.
CALLBACK MATERIAL FOR IN-PERSON CALLBACKS ON 6/9
CALLOOSTIA CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
FAERIE CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
GOBLIN MERCHANT CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
LADY N CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
LAURA CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
LIZZIE CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
NICKY CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
OBERON CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
PUCK CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
QUEEN MAB CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
TITANIA CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
TRICKSY JACK CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
XANDER CALLBACK PACKET (Click here to access material)
The FULL breakdown is pasted below for your reference.
IMPORTANT: This theatre/contract does NOT provide housing or travel. Please note that all AEA contracted actors must have their own local housing within a 60 mile radius of the performance space in Denver to be contracted. We are also considering NON UNION performers for all roles, but they must also have local housing or be willing to relocate to the Denver area of their own accord for this contract. Please email me if you have any questions about this or the contract - hdbauditions@gmail.com
DENVER IMMERSIVE REPERTORY THEATER – MIDNIGHT’S DREAM
An Immersive Theatrical Experience
Salary: LOA-LORT, 900/wk for AEA, $100/show & $25/hr Rehearsal Rate for NON-UNION
Producer/Cofounder: Blair Russell
Director/Cofounder/Writer: Steve Wargo
Associate Director: Rory Willats
Original Score/Audio Design: Larry Chang
Additional Music: Lucas Syed
Dance & Fight Choreography/Intimacy Coordination: Carrie Colton
Scenic Design: Kevin Nelson
Lighting Design: Vance McKenzie
Augmented Reality Design: Richard Mapes
Costume & Makeup Design: Debbie Faber
Wig & Hair Design: Debbie Spaur
Props Design & Scenic Dressing: Megan Lush
Casting: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
First Rehearsal: 10/28/25
Tech: 12/2/25
First Preview: 3/6/26
Opening: 3/22/26
Six Shows a week – Wednesday-Sunday evenings with Matinee on Saturday: 3-hour show.
Venue: 1431 15th Street – Denver Immersive Repertory Theater Building
Auditions: Self-tape Initials by 5/27
Callbacks: In person in Denver on or about 6/9
ABOUT D.I.R.T.
Denver Immersive Repertory Theater (D.I.R.T.) is the world’s first resident immersive theater venue, currently under construction at 15th and Blake streets in LoDo. Comprising cutting-edge performance and world-class hospitality under the same roof, D.I.R.T. aims to set a new standard for theatrical experiences in Denver. Cofounded by Tony-nominated producer Blair Russell and NYC theater director, playwright, and producer Steve Wargo.
ABOUT THE SHOW
"Midnight's Dream" is an open world immersive theatrical experience where audiences journey through multiple environments in both the mortal world and a mysterious Otherworld. The show features two complete 16-scene loops per performance, with possible variations depending on audience choices and character interactions.
FULL COMPENSATION & CONTRACT DETAILS
• AEA: LOA-LORT; 12-month contract; $900/week, plus Health and Pension
• Non-Equity: 12-month contract; $25/hour for rehearsals; $100 per performance commencing with First Preview
• NOTE: This contract includes approved provisions for non-consecutive workweeks. Due to the extended tech schedule, all roles will have various weeks off throughout the process. Cast members with a week off will not receive salary/wages for that workweek, but AEA members will continue to accrue Health Plan weeks.
WE WILL BE ACCEPTING TAPED SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS. CALLBACKS WILL BE IN PERSON IN DENVER ON 6/9
TO SUBMIT:
Please email headshot and resume to hdbauditions@gmail.com. Include role(s) of interest in subject line.
SEEKING:
THE FAE
OBERON: (Male, 30s-40s) The commanding Faerie King. Requires strong physical presence and gravitas, while hiding underlying doubt and vulnerability. Must move well and handle both dramatic confrontations and intimate moments. Fight choreography (grappling) experience a plus.
TITANIA: (Female, 30s-40s) The powerful Faerie Queen. Equal parts regal and wild. Should convey both maternal instincts and dangerous passions. Movement/dance experience required.
PUCK: (Male/nonbinary, 20s-30s) A shapeshifting trickster faerie. Extremely physical role requiring climbing and potential tumbling. Must have excellent comic timing and be able to switch between playful and menacing. Dance/movement background essential.
CALLOOSTIA: (Female, 30s-60s) A wise but eccentric spellstress. Quick wit required. Must handle complex dialogue and maintain multiple engaging one-on-one interactions with audience members. Role requires brief grappling stage combat and a choreographed fall. This track will also understudy THE HERMIT.
QUEEN MAB: (Female, 30s-50s) A former faerie queen turned dream merchant. Should possess both elegance and earthiness. Strong improvisation skills needed for extended audience interactions.
LADY NICNEVEN: (Female, 30s-50s) A vengeful witch seeking restoration of her youth and power. Strong physical acting skills a must. Fight choreography (grappling) skills a plus.
GOBLIN MERCHANT: (Male, 30s-50s) A seductive and sinister purveyor of enchanted fruits. Must have commanding presence and classical language experience for extended monologues. Should be able to maintain an atmosphere of both allure and menace.Physical theater/movement background a plus.
THE FAERIES: PEASEBLOSSOM, MUSTARDSEED, MOTH, AND COBWEB (All genders, 20s-30s) Ensemble roles requiring strong movement/dance abilities. Must work well as a unit while maintaining distinct personalities. These roles will understudy Principal tracks as noted:
Mustardseed: Oberon; Goblin Merchant; Xander
Moth: Puck; Nicky; Tricksy Jack
Peaseblossom: Titania; Lizzie; Lady N
Cobweb: Laura; Calloostia; Queen Mab
THE MORTALS
LIZZIE & LAURA: (Female, 20s) Two close friends caught in supernatural events. Strong chemistry needed. Laura requires dramatic arc from innocence to wild obsession. Lizzie mustconvey determination, grit, and sacrifice.
XANDER & NICKY: (Male, 20s) Two friends who become separated in the Otherworld. Nicky transforms into a donkey-man, requiring physical comedy skills. Xander needs strong dramatic presence for confrontations with supernatural beings.
THE HERMIT: (All genders, 50s-70s) A mysterious storyteller. Must handle extended monologues and maintain engaging one-on-one interactions with audience members.
SWINGS: (All Genders, 20s+) offstage SWINGS who will cover MUSTARDSEED and MOTH, and PEASEBLOSSOM and COBWEB, respectively. These positions will perform nightly in a pre-show scene and will also entail full-time front-of-house/hospitality work throughout the run.
SPECIAL NOTES ON IMPROVISATION
This immersive production requires potential improvisation
within established character frameworks. Actors must:
• Maintain consistent character while interacting with 1-20 audience members at a time
• Navigate multiple possible story paths depending on audience choices
• Handle both scripted scenes and completely improvised moments
• Work collaboratively with other performers to maintain show flow
• Stay in character while guiding audiences through the experience
CASTING/PRODUCTION NOTES
- No roles have been precast
- In-person auditions will not be recorded; all taped submissions will be deleted after review
- Performances will not be streamed or recorded
- Understudies and swings will begin rehearsals with the director and choreographer on/about March 24, 2026; put-in rehearsals will be scheduled as needed throughout the run
- Understudies will be costumed for all covered roles
- Understudies may take over principal roles in the event another actor leaves the production
- Swings will begin front-of-house training and pre-show rehearsals on/about January 27, 2026
- All rehearsals will be in Denver, Tuesdays-Sundays, 11a-5pm