No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Puck, Oberon, Lysander and More
MisterTbuther for Theseus
Theseus is the reasonable but stern ruler of Athens. He is a famous Greek hero, and follows the traditions of Greek times. He is willing to uphold Greek law, and allows Egeus to force Hermia to marry Demetrius, or else face consequences, even if she has her own wishes. The play is leading up to his wedding with Hippolyta, who he won in combat.
His voice should be mid-to deep ranged.
Our wedding day is almost here, my beautiful Hippolyta. We’ll be getting married in four days, on the day of the new moon. But it seems to me that the days are passing too slowly—the old moon is taking too long to fade away!
You’re right, Lysander’s admirable too. But since your father doesn’t want him to marry you, you have to consider Demetrius to be the better man.
